On Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:49:32 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> I have been more diligent with the
> flea and tick treatment for the dog. I started this year's treatment in
> June, as per the vet's instructions. Two days later he had a tick on his
> side. They are nasty looking creatures, and darned near impossible to kill.

My father used to hold the red end of a cigarette up to them and make
them explode.

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