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From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Avon bug repelant?
Date: Mon, 1 Jun 1998 08:52:53 -0600 (MDT)
Keith Kaste <kkaste_at_slip.net> wrote:

>> 
>> Many thanks to all those who responded to my request about pogies.
>> Probably the best solution for us is to use pogies with light
>> waterproof  gloves.  We have heard there is an Avon product called "Skin
>> So Soft" that doubles as an insect repelant.  Is this really true?  If
>> so, where can we get it?
>> 

no, it leaves your skin soft, and does repel some bugs, but very few,
and leaves you greasy ...  ;-(   bummer.  DEET eats your plastic framed
glasses [well, mine too!!]

mark



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