Date: 26 April 2016. Baby Wipes.
© janice142
A lot of folks both ashore and
afloat have discovered baby wipes are not just for infants. They are
refreshing and cool. They make me feel cleaner on those hot days of
summer. Simply wiping my face and neck with a moistened wipe makes a great deal of
difference in my comfort level.
The observant will notice a thin piece of line across the front of
my baby wipes box. That is because on a boat things move. When
the boat rocks I do not want to hear a crash.
Always when
something falls it is too late. That is why prevention is the best
policy.
Keeping the gear and accoutrements of a pleasant life secure is one
of my normal tasks. I do not always succeed mind you. For times when
things get messy I have a bag.
I simply dump
everything into the bag and "call it good."
The bag is Good Enough to stow items in temporarily.
The plan is to empty the bag. Of late the bag's contents are growing
in size. I know that I will take care of the items soon enough. Some
are papers I need for upcoming articles. My notes and such get to
be quite a stack.
Of late I have been having too much fun to write.
Cheryl and I went to lunch. I miss the cups of Constant Comment tea
shared with her.
Have I mentioned lately how wonderful it is to be
aboard Seaweed?
Life afloat is amazing. I am truly fortunate.
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Cheryl's Fred and their friend Jesse also helped get me mobile. |
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←Fred
cruises on S/V Island Time
Jesse travels on S/V Gypsy
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The day they came they also
crimped the new ends on my battery cables. I had found those on
http://genuinedealz.com. The price/quality was just right.
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I am happy!!! The weight of a non-running engine has been lifted.
I feel ten years younger. I weigh ten pounds more. Have I mentioned
the Madeira Beach Publix grocery store is next to the McDonald's
dinghy dock?!? Publix has Boarshead pepperoni sticks that are
sinful. And delicious.
This afternoon I am going over
there to buy another one, plus I might splurge on a couple of
six-packs of IBC diet root beer. That is the only beer I like.
Side note on soda pop: Bottles,
glass ones, seem to last longer aboard my boat. The cans lose their
fizz too soon. That said, if you are a real pop person you will
probably drink it all up before the fizz problem surfaces.
While I'm stocking up on
pepperoni, Constant Comment tea and my pop, I will also buy a package
of baby wipes. I need to replenish my stash.
Bigelow's Earl Grey and
Constant Comment teas have
interesting bar codes on the boxes.
The most important
thing to remember about baby wipes is this: Go against the "most for
the money" routine many of us normally follow. In baby wipes search
for the FEWEST per package.
Thin ones will not get the job done. All too often in my experience
they are scratchy or not as nice as the thicker ones. I have seen some
of the 80 per package wipes that made Scott single-ply toilet paper
look thick. Ugh.
Years ago I acquired a plastic box
baby wipes come in. They are often found empty in thrift stores. For
me, having the container means access to the wipes is easier. I
would pay retail (once!) for a plastic container.
I have been purchasing refills ever
since. Buy thick ones, any brand and you should be okay. They are
offered in scented (baby powder is my favorite) and unscented.
I add a few ounces of water to the
package to make them more moist. I do not add "street water" or hose
water. Instead I'll use some distilled or bottled water.
As they come from the package,
baby wipes are a bit too dry. I prefer them more damp. That is why I
add water to the container.
You can also tear them in half.
Each brand tears better in a different direction. I use half quite
often.
Side Note: There are
times when they work just fine for their intended purpose,
i.e. wiping butts. |
That's more than enough from me today. Life is great. Fred and
Jesse are fun. Here we are in a pavilion on the waterfront.
Jesse's boat Gypsy along with Fred and Cheryl's Island Time are
anchored just off the shore.
Life is good along the waterfront. Please give a call on
Channel 16 should you spot Seaweed along the coast. I am always
listening.
I find I use lots more baby wipes in the summertime.
What about you?
Do you prefer scented or not/ with aloe or without, etc.?
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