We usually think of Summer as the sunburn time of the year, but the sun can come after you even after we start back to school.
As we wrap up Summer, here are a few good reminders from Coopertone.
Coppertone’s
Solar Research Center - 5 Safe Sun
Tips:
1. Follow the shadow rule. If
your shadow is shorter than you are, the sun's rays are at their strongest.
Cover up with protective clothing, such as a hat and sunglasses and head for
the shade.
2. Choose
a sunscreen that you'll actually use. If it
feels good on your skin and is easy to use, you'll be more likely to reapply.
3. Re-Apply. One coat isn't sufficient if you're
staying in the sun. Stay alert to the amount of sun exposure you're getting.
Remember to reapply every 80 minutes and after swimming, toweling off or
sweating (even if the sunscreen is waterproof and sweatproof).
4. BEWARE of Tanning Myths. Most dermatologists will tell
you that a tan is not a natural protection but a reaction to skin injury.
5. See a dermatologist once a year
for a skin check -- no matter what your age. If detected early, melanoma can be
treatable.
Personally, I think #2 is one of the best things to remember. You can spend a lot of money on something considered the best or most advanced, but if you won't use it, it won't work.
Has anyone tried these spray-on kind of sunscreens?
An interesting press release I ran across...
When you think of an airport, you think of airplanes, flight
attendants, security lines, maybe some unique shopping opportunities -
but, hay? These days big round bales and neatly stacked squares of hay
can be seen from the roads at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport
(IAH) and Ellington Field (EFD).
It started as part of an employee suggestion program with an idea to
use the open land around IAH and EFD to grow and sell hay in order to
generate revenue for the Houston Airport System (HAS).
The employee who suggested the program is the airport system’s
director, Richard Vacar, who also owns horses and knows quite a bit
about buying and selling hay.
“We’re always looking for ways to better our airport and to create
additional sources of revenue,” says Vacar. “The thought came to me - I
make hay off of my land by selling hay, just imagine how much money we
can make out here with hundreds of acres of open land. We could be the
Wal-Mart of the hay business!”
Of the 10,000 acres that comprise IAH, 250 acres are presently being
used to harvest hay and 50 of the 2,500 acres at EFD are being used.
"Interested parties are more than welcomed to come on over and buy
our hay. We’re open to both brokers and anyone who has a farm that
needs hay.”
When the hay project is finally in full swing some 2,000 acres of
land at IAH and EFD will be used to grow hay, providing a projected
revenue source of roughly $4 million dollars a year. Cutting and baling
at the airports this year will continue until the fall.
To get your ranch-hands on some of your own hay at a bargain price, call 281-230-8701 for more information.
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