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NeilandRaine


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Most people probably already know this, but seeing as I just heard it I thought I would pass it on.

I had problems with my GPS and Dash Cam falling off during hot weather. A friend told me to put a light smear of Vaseline on the suction caps.

Six days of over 40 degrees in Tamworth and both stuck it out

Thought it was worth passing on 



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good tip, thanks

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probably a lot better than spit.



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What is the other use ?? Lol

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Thought Vaseline was only used on the door knobs to keep the
Grandbabies out

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The hair on your head i.l.o. Brylcream.


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I thought Brylcream was lanolin.



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I got some skin cancers cut out on my face recently & the plastic surgeon told me to put Vaseline on the stitches/closed wounds. Stops the area from drying out and helps immensely with scaring apparently. It works.   



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Being quite serious here; The Red Cross is currently appealing for funds in order to provide Vaseline to women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Apparently there is a dire need for the gel for Dermatalogical purposes. healingproject.vaseline.us/

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I ran for an athletic club in the Victorian Championships for quite a few years back in my 20's at distances between 8km & 42km (Olympic Marathon distance) as well as cross country events.

Long distance runners suffer from chaffing in many areas (due mainly to perspiration) particularly between the thighs, underarms & nipples (mine have bled a few times in marathons).

Friction between the toes in athletic shoes can be a problem too over long distances (blisters). A liberal coating of Vaseline is a great lubricant in any of those areas (reduces friction).



-- Edited by Desert Dweller on Saturday 3rd of February 2018 07:44:20 PM

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Hmmmm.....

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The other use is for putting on the doorknob in the master bedroom -- keeps the kids out!



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only for women?? don't men and kids suffer these problems too????



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oops sorry trying to delete this post but in editing cant find how its done.

 



-- Edited by newslug on Sunday 4th of February 2018 02:13:36 PM

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