How much sunbathing do you all do??
Feb 11th 2007, 7:16 am
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
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
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
20 years working in ophthalmology taught me a few things.
Feb 11th 2007, 8:38 am
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Feb 11th 2007, 9:33 am
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Feb 11th 2007, 11:22 am
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
Its my first time on here
I dont find much time to sunbathe as I'm working or doing house work on my day off.
I always use plenty of suncream when I'm out and about so i dont end up looking like an old leather handbag in my old age
Feb 11th 2007, 8:29 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
Feb 11th 2007, 8:42 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
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.
20 years working in ophthalmology taught me a few things.
I know from talking to my optomotrist, that I'm covered for everyday conditions with my Clear hi density multi focal lenses. Apparently they are the highest density available at present, made in Japan, and cost over 400 bucks without the frames. Supposedly they stop at least 70 pct of UV rays coming through.
Feb 11th 2007, 8:44 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
My Mrs tells me she has eyes in the back of her head and my little lad often says that his teacher is often reinforcing this fact!!!
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Feb 11th 2007, 8:55 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
Feb 11th 2007, 9:05 pm
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Feb 11th 2007, 11:25 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
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..........
Feb 11th 2007, 11:46 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
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..........
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..........
Feb 11th 2007, 11:57 pm
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
I think it goes back to the days when a tan was a status symbol because it showed you could afford to fly away to an sunny location.
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..........
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..........
Feb 12th 2007, 12:48 am
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
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.
20 years working in ophthalmology taught me a few things.
Feb 12th 2007, 2:14 am
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Re: How much sunbathing do you all do??
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??
Went to sleep in the sun in mid Jan
Without block, hat or hair
He cooked medium rare
Now his skins like the elephant man