Yes indeed, from 1981, and one of the most successful health campaigns ever. Here’s the original Syd the Seagull! 
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I just took a look at it and yeah, Colorado isn’t that far off us here. Highest daily peak in 2024 was 12 with the highest daily average being 11-11.5… Depending on where you are in NZ it’s an average of 12.5-13 and peaks up to 15. I’ve only seen our weather station report 15 a couple of times but 13-14 isn’t uncommon.
Toasty.
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It isn’t very hot here. Just high UV because there is less atmosphere.
This article says 4% increase with 1000ft (300m) elevation. I love at 6,250ft (1900m). But I frequently do outdoor activities above 10,000ft (3km). Sunscreen is crucial. I also hate it. I want to shower immediately. I sure wish I didn’t have to use it. But cancer sucks more.
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Yeah, I get you there. Have you tried a bunch of different ones? We’ve found that there are definitely better and worse ones out there. We bought a reef safe one that’s like toothpaste, it’s awful, but we have friends who use a reef safe one as their standard and love it. Also different types for face vs rest of body helps a bit so we can use a lighter sitting but more expensive one for our faces. Usually I just avoid shorts and wear a loose long-sleeve t-shirt and hat when I’m outside and don’t bother with the sunscreen unless I’m going hiking/swimming/whatever.
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This is my current favorite.
https://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Dry-Touch-Resistant-Non-Greasy-Sunscreen/dp/B002JAYMEE?tag=tsr-skincarepro-20&th=1
I also spend plenty of time 2.7+ km up above sea level here in Colorado.
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I am somewhat hirsute of limb, yet shiny of noggin’ so oily greasy mucky stuff is very unpleasant, so I use an alcohol based spray version, which works very well and is dry rather than greasy all day.
On the other hand even the smallest pin holes in a hat results in a very red head at the end of the day. My constantly monitored crop of cancers, mostly basal cell carcinomas, are caused by cumulative exposure - after a lifetime in the sun wearing shirts, but before the days when fabric had a UV rating - my shoulders it seems have copped quite a flogging.
Oh, I’m back in most senses of the word- a bit slow after the bug, but my shoulder is fine and later today we’ll see how @jono035’s handiwork turned out!
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Oh, that’s the exact stuff we use as a face sunscreen. Yeah, that’s great. It’s a bit spendy for whole body usage if you’re going by the 1-2 teaspoons per limb ratio and re-applying after swimming etc.
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Shaneh is still trying to find a sunscreen that doesn’t make her break out in hives. She mostly just stays inside.
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That sounds awful.
That stuff that was recommended by another friend here. I can check but I think they liked it because it didn’t trigger a skin condition in one of their kids. I believe they were using the Conquer stuff. I haven’t used it yet but it’s what we’ll be buying next when we run out of the stuff we’ve got.
From the website, they seem to have the approach of ‘it doesn’t contain anything that doesn’t need to be there for it to be a sunscreen’.
“Skinnies is safe for people to use with eczema. We have had countless parents write in expressing how happy they are that they have found a brand that doesn’t cause skin flare ups with their childrens eczema. The founders of Skinnies, Olly and Martha, also used the range on their kids eczema with no complaint.” Zero idea if that translates to anything useful at all in this case, but maybe?
NZ company but available in the USA/EU and Aus etc.
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I use the spray stuff on my arms and legs too. If I don’t have other sunscreen, I will spray it on my hands and wipe my face. It’s nice on a dusty bike ride because it doesn’t collect dirt like some more greasy stuff.
We do have a variety. I don’t really dislike any of them more than others. It’s fine. I’m just whining. I would like to be able to just walk out the door instead. But ultimately, it doesn’t stop me from enjoying the outdoors.
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I dunno, problems are problems and I think we’re all here because we like helping people find solutions 
For me the whole ‘walk out the door’ solution is something like the hat, long sleeve rash vest and lightweight synthetic pants I use for rock climbing. That way the only thing I’m worried about is face and neck.
Last time I went swimming I borrowed a friend’s spare one-piece surfing wetsuit. Turns out it was his winter-weight one and he’s my height but maybe 10kg lighter. Saved me getting a sunburn but holy hell was the process of getting in and out of it not elegant.
Three cheers for @jono035 and of course let’s not forget @vicious1 without whom none of this would be possible.
forum.v1e.com is a magical place.
It’s OK the blue led doesn’t stay on, it’s just an indicator of fan speed, everything else works as it should!
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SUCCESS! Eeeeexcellent. I know I said no hurry but I’ve been hanging out for news about the fan!
Very happy with that result. All made possible by the thing being built like a tank in the first place!
Also, I love how this thread had turned into a discussion about sunscreen, too. That’s glorious.
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There’s no thread and no topic we can’t derail.
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The final result still amazes me. Great work you two!
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I realise that could be misread - it should say EVERYTHING WORKS AS IT SHOULD. (Including the blue LED turning off automatically)
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How cool is that?! It works again!
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That IS a fancy fan. Nice. 
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