FOR SIGNS SIGNS hosted by LESLEY , who on other days of the week blogs beautiful daily pictures of Southern Ontario.
These three little words can strike fear in the heart of the stoutest woodsman and make the calmest woman squirm. Although it has been years since either of us has actually suffered the effects of touching this nasty little plant, the sign is reminder enough.
In woodsy areas around here, especially this time of year, you don't want to stray (or even reach) off the beaten path.
This is not the Fall color I've been waiting for.
Yes, definitely not a plant to brush against! It's one I don't concern myself with anymore: it doesn't grow here!
Pretty in the fall, though!
Posted by: Dimple | September 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Oh, dear, this reminds me of my childhood. Somehow, we were always so involved in whatever outdoor thing we were doing that we forgot to beware. Eventually we learned, though, after suffering through the awful itching and swelling and the embarrassing pink crusty-looking calamine lotion. I hear that they have a transparent calamine now...
Posted by: Clair Z. | September 22, 2011 at 11:02 AM
I hate poison oak and ivy. In addition to showering after exposure, you have to wash shoes and anything that comes into contact with it. I've learned with poison ivy that the poison isn't released until a leaf or root is broken but even insects causing holes can leave parts that can spread the poison.
Posted by: Carver | September 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM
For sure I would be careful!
Posted by: EG Wow | September 22, 2011 at 05:00 AM
Red warns us to stop before proceeding any further.
I've had that and been itchy, Sallie and its not fun at all.
hugs and Happiness,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | September 22, 2011 at 04:35 AM
and yet it's so pretty
I'd need to sign a know
maybe I should print this photo and keep it with me :)
Posted by: dianne | September 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM
I don't know much about poison oak or poison ivy here in Australia! Sounds as if I don't want to know! A great warning!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | September 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM
it's great that there is a sign. the leaves are colorful---it's probably the same as colorful animals, the more attractive, the more lethal.
Posted by: Luna Miranda | September 21, 2011 at 08:54 PM
I am amazed this stuff hasn't been harnessed as a form of social control. "When we say keep off the grass, we mean it...." Tough stuff.
Posted by: SandyCarlson (USA) | September 21, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Beautiful thanks for the warning.
Posted by: Saun | September 21, 2011 at 05:40 PM
I feel lucky, I've never seen poison oak where I live. Then again, I remember accidentally touching it when I lived on the East Coast, and never had a reaction to it, while the slightest touch drove my friends crazy.
Posted by: Al | September 21, 2011 at 05:38 PM
Don't you hate it when pretty things are poisonous?!
(...thanks, and you are welcome!)
Posted by: Lesley | September 21, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Such beautiful coloured leaves yet so dangerous. Thank goodness for the sign!
Posted by: Marilyn | September 21, 2011 at 02:03 PM
That sign would probably keep me on the path too!
Posted by: Inger-M | September 21, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Been there and had it. Poison ivy is another nasty one. They both make you itch!
Posted by: Andy | September 21, 2011 at 01:20 PM
I always stay away from the poison oak while hiking. I see the signs everywhere!
Posted by: Ebie | September 21, 2011 at 01:00 PM
I think this is what caused my outbreak a couple of months ago that then made my whole body go berserk! Then everything settled down and now I have an outbreak again. Damn it!
Posted by: Pat | September 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM
LOL! i've had plenty of bouts of poison ivy so i can relate...
Posted by: TexWisGirl | September 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM