Don't forget the sunscreen

I normally use SPF 15 when I'm going to be working outside for a few hours or fishing , but I tend to go without when I'm outside for a short while .
I spend a lot of time outside in the summer working in the yard and garden.
Yesterday I had a few pre cancerous spots removed at the dermetologist . I was told to use at least SPF 30 anytime I'm outside and to reapply every two hours .
I know some guys don't like to use sunscreen , but it's worth it in the long term . I know I'll be wearing it every time I venture outside from now on , even for just a little while .

I use spf 30 in the blue tube. It isn't greasy. I always wear it when fishing but have problems using it when mowing. I forget. Also don't forget the tube sunscreen for your lips. I reapply it a lot while on the water.

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Originally Posted by perchplucker

I use spf 30 in the blue tube. It isn't greasy. I always wear it when fishing but have problems using it when mowing. I forget. Also don't forget the tube sunscreen for your lips. I reapply it a lot while on the water.

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I forget mine when I mow too .

I know I should but rarely do????

got a bottle of bulfrog in the boathave had numerus have also had spots froze off and cut off always use it i used to be a readhead [when i had hair] and all i do is burn and peel burn and peel

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Originally Posted by keeferfish

I know I should but rarely do????

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Why not ?

Don't think about it, don't take the time, stupid an so on..............

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Originally Posted by keeferfish

Don't think about it, don't take the time, stupid an so on..............

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Yeah , it's easy to forget about when you are catching so many fish . rotfl

Get the WalMart Equate brand spf 50 in the fire extinguisher sized can. Cheap and I can fish/paddle for 8-10 hours and don't burn.

Application is fast. I find that since using the spray I am more likely to apply than I used to with the lotion.

I have had several spots taken off by doctor.....I use spf 50 or 70.....doctor said a little sun is OK and good.....worst time of day is after 10 AM.....

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Originally Posted by G.Gordon

Application is fast. I find that since using the spray I am more likely to apply than I used to with the lotion.

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I like using the spray when I'm out in the boat and it's harder to apply on the back of the shoulders and neck .

I've had several spots removed also, makes u think a little more the older u get. I bought 5 long sleeve vented fishing shirts off ebay that I wear now and spray my legs and face. I went to cabelas and tried on shirts so I knew what size to buy, worked ot really good, u can get em for around 15-20 bucks compared to 60 at cabelas

I wear the long sleeve fishing shirts, too. I have 1 columbian and 2 wally world knock off's and I can't tell a difference in material or quality. words can't describe how cool and comfortable you are in those shirts, even in hot weather. its like having shade everywhere you go!
I'm considering getting the pants, too. add a straw hat and a 6 pack and you're good to go!

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Originally Posted by G.Gordon

Get the WalMart Equate brand spf 50 in the fire extinguisher sized can. Cheap and I can fish/paddle for 8-10 hours and don't burn.

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Just watched a report last night done by consumer reports on the Equate. It was their best brand. A lot of the others didn't meet the spec number as advertised but the Equate and one from Target stores did. And they are the cheapest. I started using the spray and find I tend to use it much more than I did the cream. I also have had to have several removed. 2 were actually cancerus. No fun at all. Long sleeved shirts, sun gloves and big hats.

Took on a pretty bad burn a couple weeks ago from a Friday/Saturday. No sun screen friday, but Saturday morning my arms started baking. used a little spray from a friend Saturday. But shortly after my arms started almost frying. Then a few days later poison ivy set in as well. Got that mowing the yard after the neighbor kindly trimmed the poison filled hedge between us. Finally learned from the doctor that I had a bad sunburn, and a bad case of poison ivy. Very uncomfortable. Still recovering. During my tribulations I also read, heard and confirmed that sunscreen expires. So my sunburn from friday was worsened by basically putting baby oil on my arms. Apparently that's basically what it turns into when it expires. So keep in mind to get new every year, and don't mow the yard

Roundup is my best friend when it comes to poison ivy and weeds. Don't weed eat. I spray.

Spray roundup on your entire body or just exposed areas to keep from weed eating? :biggrin

I'm in!

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Originally Posted by perchplucker

Roundup is my best friend when it comes to poison ivy and weeds. Don't weed eat. I spray.

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Me too . Just sprayed a bunch of ivy with a gallon of round up around a potential tree stand for deer hunting . Sprayed my food plots for fall planting too .

Also you never know how old the sunscreen on shelf is. They don't throw it away after summer. It goes in a box for next year.

I sprayed 3 gls the other day. It hurts my back to carry the sprayer so I ride the lawn mower around while spraying. Don't have a 4 wheeler so use Lawnmower. It works for me. Need to spray again in places I missed but weather not cooperating.