Mosquito repelent used by Army

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:54

A bit of info for you all, Avon skin so soft is used by the army as a moquito repelent, bet they don't want too many people to know that one!

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 16:56

parkview - that's interesting. No wonder so many people find it works so well. Now have a mental picture of big strapping soldiers rubbing Avon into themselves!!!



J

parkview



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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:01

I know it does give you food for thought!

smithy


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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:25

jean If they asked I would have done it for them, save them the trouble dont want them getting their hands all oily

Lilli



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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:28

Yes it works but only the one in the blue bottle. Can I join the que girls xxxxx

The-Wicks


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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:28

Sheila - you're all heart, you



Jean

parkview



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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:29

Well at least the dry oil won't ruin their uniforms!

Sunnycee


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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:30

wonder if they use the shower gel as well !!

sc



ps do they still do soap on a rope!

keithcaley



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Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:40

parkview,

WHICH army?

British, Turkish?

It does rather bring this clip to mind...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kI_vCJcqb8

Keith.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 17:42

Hi Lilli,



Could you tell me the full name of the product because i cant find the right one on the website, There are so many!



Thanks Tootie

parkview



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Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 18:46

Keithcalley, Brilliant clip!!!Think its the British Army....

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 18:50

Tootie

Its by AVON and its called ** Skin So Soft ** its in a blue bottle spray its a Dry Oily Body Spray

its great got to get some more used one bottle in the last week

sheila

parkview



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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 18:52

Here you go.......



scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/scotland/Avons-spray-finds-calling-as.2654251.jp

parkview



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Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 18:55

http://heritage.scotsman.com/heritage/Avons-spray-finds-calling-as.2654251.jp



Sorry, maybe this will work

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 18:57

Thanks sheila,



Just didnt want to order half a dozen bottles and get the wrong one.





Is it this one? if it is its on offer at the mo.



http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?pf_id=4982&from=search&find_spec=skin%20so%20soft&pagenum=2



thanks tootie

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:16

Hi Tootie

Yes thats the right product its great

It is on offer in the UK but we have to wait until someone comes over as we dont get post/parcels delivered here, so its all down to good friends bringing things over for us

good luck

sheila

Tootie


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Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:41

If i have enough room on the 3rd june i'll bring as much as i can and take it to lilli's.

I also have family comming over on the 10th and will ask them to bring some.







Thanks tootie

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 19:45

Your a Star Tootie

I have arranged a get together at Guido's on the 5th June at 12.30pm please try and come more the merrier, there is a posting on the forum just put you name on it or let me know to add whoever will be coming.

Thanks again

Sheila xxxx

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 09:06

Don't forget you can get your mosquito repellent wristbands, patches and bags from the market on Saturday at Chateau Lamboussa, in the garden section near the bar.

mia100max


Joined: 19/03/2008
Posts: 404

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 10:00

You can get 5 new bottles on ebay for £12.70 which is a great bargain. just need someone to bring them out!

simbas



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Message Posted:
22/05/2009 10:18

I had great expectations for Skin So Soft but alas it did nothing for me at all !

Regards , Simbas

WETBRIT


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Message Posted:
22/05/2009 11:02

Just received latest edition of Which magazine. Their mosquito repellent test shows an overwhelming decision in favour of Deet based products. Boots repel extra strength,120ml £5-37p and Jungle Formula Extra Strength 125ml £6-84p are especially recommended. I have used the Boots one in the tropics and found it very effective. However like sun cream one spray no good all day. Consider applying every 6 hours.Not one electronic device worked.

griffin9870


Joined: 01/03/2009
Posts: 92

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 11:53

Just to let you know that the new avon book (11) has so so soft dry oil on special for £1.75 a bottle. So now would be a good time to get your friends to order as much as they can, as it is normally £5.00.

Sunnycee


Joined: 18/05/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 11:57

was it the green one as thats supposed to be the one that works!

By the way tried the fish recipe-it was really good.Used Sea Bass and it worked well with that

sc

simbas



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Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 13:38

Hi Sunnycee , yep thats the one , but only got bitten once this year , thanks to my Rat Attack . Glad you enjoyed the Fish

Regards , Simbas

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 15:48

I use a local repellant that has deet in it called sinkov and it's great for me. I like the fact that it isn't oily like jungle formula etc because they just make your skin sweat even more in the heat.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
22/05/2009 15:58

I have heard that Avon in the UK are doing skin so soft at 3 for £6 which is so cheap, so anyone who is coming over please please bring some over for us here. Will meet up wherever you are staying

many thanks again

Sheila xx