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Camping News
October 2005
Hello October Campers
I love this time of the year, the change of the seasons, fall I like the
best. It’s the cozy time of the year. Camp fires, slow walks through
the parks, the leaves changing colors and the cool brisk air blowing throw
the trees. Hot chocolate and coffee always taste better this time of the
year.
To all you snow birds and winter Texans, if you're towing a vehicle south
this winter watch the laws about brakes in your tow vehicle. Just about all
states are requiring tow brakes to be installed in the vehicle and in an
accident I’m sure you would have a problem with insurance claims.
There are different manufactures of these brakes, they all are doing
the same (stopping the tow vehicle). Some are easier to install than
others. Here are
some of the models to consider. Call Don or Alice for more information
about tow brakes, and the do's and don'ts.
I try each month to give you an article that falls by the wayside and doesn’t
get the attention that I feel it should have, and do my little part in saying
thanks.
Click here to read the article.
Passing these on...Don't know if these really work or not
though....
Keep this on the Fridge
Did You Know That?
- Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain
relievers."
- Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for
burns.
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with
mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids
peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
- Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish
in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply
it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
- Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey
and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer . Just dissolve two
tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms.
Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly
-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use.
(Note: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine is not the same..and contains
aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeding if you have ulcers.)
- Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a dab
of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria,
keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
- Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of unsightly toenail
fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful
antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
- Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses
from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail
polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
- Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust removers.
Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust
stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
- Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees,
wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't
find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to
the ground instantly.
- Smart splinter remover...just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over
the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The
splinter sticks to the dried glue.
- Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....cover the boil with Hunt's tomato
paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain
and bring the boil to a head.
- Balm for broken blisters...To disinfect a broken blister, dab on
a few drops of Listerine ... a powerful antiseptic.
- Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar
and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness
and speeds up the healing process. Kills fleas instantly.
- Dawn dish washing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your
dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid
skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
- Rainy day cure for dog odor... Next time your dog comes in from
the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet,
instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
- Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn
oil in your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball.
Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers
the mites, and accelerates healing.
- Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore!
Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in
the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture
to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
And a little humor for the day…
Three women, one German, one Japanese and a Hillbilly, were sitting
naked in a sauna when suddenly there was a beeping sound.
The German pressed her forearm and the beep stopped. The others looked
at her questioningly. "that was my pager, " she said. "I
have a microchip under the skin of my arm.”
A few minutes later, a phone rang. The Japanese woman lifted her palm
to her ear. When she finished, she explained, "that was my mobile
phone. I have a microchip in my hand."
The Hillbilly woman felt decidedly low tech. Not to be outdone, she
decided she had to do something just as impressive. She stepped out
of the sauna and went to the bathroom. She returned with a piece of
toilet paper hanging from her behind.
The others raised their eyebrows and just stared at her.
The Hillbilly woman finally said, "Well, will you look at that… I'm
gettin' a fax."
I had a friend send me an email the other day.
It's titled, "I
was there." I hope you enjoy it
as much as I did.
Have a beautiful fall season, Thanks from all of us and God Bless,
Jerry
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