But volunteering can have negative consequences. Both Ken and Richard got into poison ivy and are suffering the consequences of it. Ken's wife Peggy says his rash is mostly on his arms and legs. Richard's rash was so extensive that he needed to be seen by a doctor. Fortunately, Lisa already had a dermatology appointment scheduled and gave it to Richard. According to Lisa, "The rash was spreading so quickly, he was running out of skin for it to spread to. It was the 'worst case of poison ivy' the doctor had ever seen!
So Lido beach goers beware: Leaves of three—leave it be: leaves of five—let it thrive!
~LK
Editors note:
Poison Ivy at the Beach
When poison ivy grows near the ocean it tends to have curly, waxy looking leaves.
A day at the beach could result in weeks of agony if you don't realize that poison ivy grows — often in huge lush stands — at the beach.
The one good thing about poison ivy at the beach is that it seems to do a good job of holding the beach together against erosion. And it keeps people away, which always makes the local wildlife much happier.
A day at the beach could result in weeks of agony if you don't realize that poison ivy grows — often in huge lush stands — at the beach.
The one good thing about poison ivy at the beach is that it seems to do a good job of holding the beach together against erosion. And it keeps people away, which always makes the local wildlife much happier.
Look out for poison ivy on your right, just after you go through the beach gate toward the beach. It used to grow up a tree by the path. Now, it's a little further away by the wall. It's been cut back and sprayed, but it is mighty tenacious.
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