using suntan lotion at events.

[mowgli]

having just seen the combe threads, can i say to you younger people, please start using decent suncream, you might feel that a little sunburn isn't too bad. i know far too many people that have recently suffered from some form of cancer.
from my experience, the sun is definitely harsher these days compared to when i was a kid (the 70's), and my mum only ever bought after sun lotion. i have a few angry moles, and have spent the past few years trying to keep myself covered up when out in the sun.
i'm just saying please be careful, you only get one chance at doing this.

thanks for reading.

mike

[General Baxter]

im lucky i still got flash backs of lyns rubbing it into me lol

[Andy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69SSLfRJho&feature=related

[Jack]

Definitely. Don't forget you don't need to be in direct sunlight either to get burnt. I'll be making sure I bring a stock of suntan lotion to national weekend after being fried at combe!

BTW chemo/radiotherapy isn't the most pleasant of things to go through

[mk1nova_rich]

Cheers for the info Mike, I burn very easily and always forget to rub suncream on the back of my neck and ears :(

[Andy]

Its common sense,isnt it???
Hardly needs a sticky lol

[mk1nova_rich]

It is, yet its surprising how many people think they won't get sunburn in UK in April etc

[TeddyThom]

Make sure that budgie smugglers aren't present!!!


(Fosters add FTW!! lol)

[Andy]

It is, yet its surprising how many people think they won't get sunburn in UK in April etc
Theyre retarded,im sorry they are,i work outside all year round window cleaning and can tell you you need sunscreen in february most would laugh

[mk1nova_rich]

Seen loads of folk today with bright red arms and chests lol unreal

[Andy]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQT6bOpOacF8tTNtrdQvDb6DbgOCQJXF Kq3VZXf6WXdgY4z2cNLVw

[mowgli]

i've seen tons of people with sunburn this year, and they really aren't aware of the dangers.

andy, you & i work outdoors and are quite used to it, but you must remember that a lot of people work indoors. then there is the whole macho thing about being a poof if you use sun lotion. i recommend using something like a factor 25 these days.

[Andy]

hey,using a sunscreen int a puff,its a sensible option IMO
I know what you mean though

[Hobbit]

Well its the first time I've been out in the midday sun sinse Billing (night worker) and its safe to say I got fried to a crisp today. I never used to burn but I'm just not used to the sun anymore :( I will be stocking up on decent suntan lotion and a hat for Nats as that will probably be my next outing in the sun.

[NOVA saloon]

Thanks mike. My other half always shouts at me about sun tan lotion so can't for get. Plus common sence really lol factor 50 lol