Re: Tacky question

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vince@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< I'm interested to hear others opinion here. I personally use the cheap chap
 stick to prevent chapped lips. But I haven't used anything this year (the
 wind hasn't been bad). Once they start to dry I then use Carmex when they
 get sore and etc. I just wipe all the medication off before I play my harp.
 It's not a big problem as long as you use good prevention.. But once you get
 sore lips the soap opera is on! >>

the other important thing is to be hydrated in general.  in the winter, most 
folks become a lot less thirsty, and consequently, drink less.  this will 
cause everything to dry out.  i've been making an effort to drink a minimum 
of a quart of water a day, in addition to whatever else i drink during the 
day...mostly juices or milk.  days i drink too much coffee instead i feel 
real dried out.
also, if you do get chapped, don't lick your lips just keep the chap stick 
on, and a s vince says, wipe it off before playing.
i count myself fortunate that i don't get anything worse than very minor 
chapping...it sounds like a pain.

steven j gatorman