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Sailor, the Nose Knows!

Started by gcaptain · 10 months ago

Sailor, the Nose Knows!
By John G. Denham
After spending most of my younger days at sea and standing topside watches on open bridges in all kinds of weather and places, I was tanned, weathered and a prime target for basal cell carcinoma. It took a while. I’m now 82 and I had add ... Continue reading »

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  • Kennebec_Captain

    1 year ago

    John G. Denham

    Nice story, well told, with humor.
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  • John G. Denham

    1 year ago

    If you want the pictures send me an email address. JGD
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  • 74

    1 year ago

    Yep, Same story here. Had the cancer on the snout about 10 years ago. I am currently at it again for another one that popped up on my jaw. I'd like to think this is the last one, but I'm not gonna put any money on it.
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  • John G. Denham

    1 year ago

    Seems we should form a club, get a ring or a neck tie, maybe a lapel pin. Yes it can happen to you, again, and I was surprised at the number of victims I have discovered. The skin docs say most of the damage is done before one is 18. So watch your kids. Best prevention they say is to apply a sun screen with a sun protection factor of 15 or greater when outdoors. The wide brimmed hat only protects what is shaded. Those ball caps with hole in the back; NO. And don’t forget the ears. As the sun approaches its zenith, it is most powerful, therefore, get a night job or ask for the 4 to 8 watch. Golf fees are usually reduced after 4PM. JGD
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