Got sunburned :(

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Got sunburned :(

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- August 10, 2010 at 8:31 pm
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KyCyn
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Oops, last weekend my back got sunburned… first time in about 20 years! And of course, yesterday was my visit with my derm.

As soon as he walked in, I confessed – I told him I got sunburned on my back, it hadn't happened in forever, it was a total mistake, blah blah blah…

All he did was look at me, then said in a quiet voice, "Well…. was it everything you dreamed it would be?"

Yeah, he's funny.

Cyn

Oops, last weekend my back got sunburned… first time in about 20 years! And of course, yesterday was my visit with my derm.

As soon as he walked in, I confessed – I told him I got sunburned on my back, it hadn't happened in forever, it was a total mistake, blah blah blah…

All he did was look at me, then said in a quiet voice, "Well…. was it everything you dreamed it would be?"

Yeah, he's funny.

Cyn

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- - August 10, 2010 at 9:46 pm
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  Kimmer
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  Yep, I had that happen too. We had to snorkel over to the Baths on Virgin Gorda when we were on a sailing trip and my waterproof sunblock twinkied out. I was really fried kinda all over and worried for the rest of my trip 'cos of the derm appointment I had the day after we got back.
  
  She walked in…"Kim Jones, don't even tell me your are this sunburned." I told her that it actually looked better than it did the day after it happened and she laughed. And agreed that proximity to the equator was prolly a factor. Also reflected light. She gave me a catalog from Sunday Afternoons and said to get some of those rash guard shirts. ( I got some cute ones and some board shorts.)
  
  I peeled and peeled. Someone did tell me that they liked my 'tan'.
  
  So my friend, it does happen and I am glad that you are living your dream with a great guy and a nameless boat. That's all that matters.
  
  Take good care, K.
  
  PS We know that you are careful about sunscreen and covering up, right? Just checkin'.
- - August 11, 2010 at 12:04 am
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  Janner
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  Live and learn. I'm sure it won't be the only time since you are planning to live on the boat. Like all new things, it will take a bit of trial and error to figure out what works the best for you! Happy sailing!
  
  Janner

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