Originally Posted by Kath & Graham (Post 4388844)

:wub:


get prescription glasses for sunnies here, they are a lot stronger and darker than UK ones. I bought my pair in Boots in UK and they were no use at all!!! Went to opticians here and have the biggest darkest pair I could get for $140!!! Well worth it.

Talking of burning the eyes we went to the beach a few weeks ago and I always put the coloured stuff under the kids eyes it was a very windy day, and they were in the sea all the time, I didnt re-apply the coloured stick stuff and OMG my poor kids eyes were burnt red underneath, that is the first time EVER, my kids have burnt , God did I feel guilty:o

The coloured stick stuff needs to be put onto ears as well, as there is a very hiigh amount of people with tops of ears missing due to skin cancer, (reckon thats why have the boys here have long hair), make sure if your litle boy or girl has short hair, sunblock is applied.

Kath

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 4389104)

but someone looking at you should be able to see your eyes if looking at you.

Originally Posted by Mid Lifer. (Post 4386781)

The next day she looked like she had gone 3 rounds with Mike Tyson..,

Originally Posted by renth (Post 4389234)

The problem with this is the women can see me looking at their tits, that's why I prefer the darker shades. :D

Originally Posted by Australia_bound? (Post 4383918)

Think you'll find lots of Aussies avoid the sun as skin cancer isn't a good look! Big hole in the ozone over Aus, hence the high rates of skin cancer!

Originally Posted by renth (Post 4389234)

The problem with this is the women can see me looking at their tits, that's why I prefer the darker shades. :D

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 4389104)

Dark sunglasses actually do more harm than good. The darkness causes your pupils to dilated, therefore letting in more UV rays. You should have just enough tint so you can see without squinting on a sunny day but someone looking at you should be able to see your eyes if looking at you. This will allow your pupils to constrict, which they are meant to do in high light conditions, and not let in as much of the sun's harmful rays.
20 years working in ophthalmology taught me a few things.

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 4390979)

That's why I am a 'bum' man myself. Women as far as I know do not have eyes in the back of their heads. I know it seems that way sometimes.

Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack (Post 4390979)

That's why I am a 'bum' man myself. Women as far as I know do not have eyes in the back of their heads. I know it seems that way sometimes.

Originally Posted by renth (Post 4389234)

The problem with this is the women can see me looking at their tits, that's why I prefer the darker shades. :D

Originally Posted by renth (Post 4389234)

The problem with this is the women can see me looking at their tits, that's why I prefer the darker shades. :D

Originally Posted by tofster (Post 4391571)

LOL !!

Isn't this all about the difference between us Brits and the Aussies and the differing climate.
Brits sunbathe 'cos we never get it in the UK. Maybe for a day or so in August, so we spend thousands flying to the Canaries to lie in the sun for some "emergency tanning".
When it's out all the time (paradise !!) why lie in it??
I guess it's the same as anything (can't remember who said it) - when you can get something anytime, you don't want it. When you can't get it, it's all you think about.

Or something..........

Originally Posted by tofster (Post 4391571)

LOL !!

Isn't this all about the difference between us Brits and the Aussies and the differing climate.
Brits sunbathe 'cos we never get it in the UK. Maybe for a day or so in August, so we spend thousands flying to the Canaries to lie in the sun for some "emergency tanning".
When it's out all the time (paradise !!) why lie in it??
I guess it's the same as anything (can't remember who said it) - when you can get something anytime, you don't want it. When you can't get it, it's all you think about.

Or something..........

Originally Posted by Dorothy (Post 4389104)

Dark sunglasses actually do more harm than good. The darkness causes your pupils to dilated, therefore letting in more UV rays. You should have just enough tint so you can see without squinting on a sunny day but someone looking at you should be able to see your eyes if looking at you. This will allow your pupils to constrict, which they are meant to do in high light conditions, and not let in as much of the sun's harmful rays.
20 years working in ophthalmology taught me a few things.

Originally Posted by mo33 (Post 4383900)

Just wondering if all you lucky people down under spend much time sunbathing? I know that if we book a holiday for 2 weeks we are out in it all day (with lots of sunscreen on!!) Does the novelty of the sun and getting a tan soon wear off?? Is there anyone out there that's still got an english rose complexion??