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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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 Posted - 08/22/2004 : 19:00:36
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Hello all.
In the spirit of the FB Forum Summer of Self-Mutilation, I decided to accidentally douse my face and other assorted areas in boiling water this morning.
Before you go denouncing my fanatical behavior, it was for a worthy cause (coffee)! ...my *French* press got cheeky with me.
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you gentle folk might have a secret (or not so secret) remedy for burns. Currently, I have a nice layer of neosporin and aloe all over my face. I've chosen to ignore the less painfull bits, like my wrist and neck. Any ideas? Any favorite over the counter products?
I figure this might also come in handy if anyone else here (heaven forbid) gets a masochistic urge before they've had their morning caffeine.
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 08/22/2004 : 19:28:52
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I had sun poison all over my body a few times, I was told to put milk of magnesium or whatever all over it... I don't remember if it worked or not though.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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Posted - 08/22/2004 : 19:31:43
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Vaseline and damp facecloths always do the trick for me
 I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 05:15:38
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Ouch Apl, it must've hurt. Hope you're ok, those burns can keep on aching for some time.
I know of a very good burn dressing called Jellonet. Pretty much Tre's remedy in commercial form. I'm sure you'll find something alike at your chemist.
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pfeffa
= Cult of Ray =
Aruba
367 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 06:10:13
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Poor Apl!
Apply aloe vera gel, cover your face with cold, damp washcloths, stay in air conditioned rooms, and drink until you can't feel your face anymore.
(French presses are usually more well-behaved and produce superior coffee.)
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 06:43:18
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I forget why but you aren't supposed to put Vaseline on a burn. I will look it up and post the reason, but it is definetly a NO NO.
Do you have any comfry salve around? It is very hippie-ish of me, but it works really well. I will try to find a link to that too.
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 06:48:52
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Here is some info on treatment of burns - For First-Degree Burns:
Remove clothing from burned area immediately.
Run cool water over the burned area or hold a clean, cold compress on the burn until pain subsides. (If water is not available, any cold, drinkable fluid can be used.) Do not use ice. Call your child's doctor for burns to the eyes, mouth, hands, and genital areas, even if they seem mild.
Do not apply butter, grease, powder, or any other remedies to the burn.
If the burned area is small, loosely cover it with a sterile gauze pad or bandage.
Here is a link to a warning on using Vaseline - http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s1006512.htm
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 08:11:46
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Hey thanks for the kind words and advice everybody! It did hurt like hell, but I am much better today. That almost-boiling water hit all the fun parts - at least I had closed my eyes! The scariest thing was when some skin from the tip of my nose came off. Wheeee
I guess I kinda did a no-no, but it seemed to help. I had a big bowl of ice water and kept dipping paper towels into it and aplying to my face for about 20 minutes. Apparently you aren't supposed to keep a burn under water for very long because it can deplete your skin's natural oils and dry it out, making it harder to heal. But the cold water helped to stop the burn, so it's a juggling act. When we ran out of ice we had to wrap frozen bags of broccoli in dish towels, but that didn't really work so well. So far aloe and neosporin (topical antibiotic/pain reliever) are working pretty OK. If I had covered my burns with gauze, I would have looked just like the Invisible Man. heheh
I'm curious about the comfry-salve, ramona. I'll see what I can dig up and hopefully there's some in town. If you can remember anything about it, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks again, you guys are really sweet. 
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 08:31:07
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Here is a link - http://www.elkmountainherbs.com/acatalog/Calendula_Comfry_Salve.html
There is a specific kind I used to get in Vermont but I am having a brain fart. I will keep thinking and looking for it.
Feel better soon!
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 08:33:19
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Here is a cheaper one - on sale! - http://www.enkueros.net/enkuerosnet/e105577.html
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 10:12:34
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Ouch Jen, you need to wear a helmet with a face mask in the kitchen from now on. =)
Ah, there's burn spray which kinda helps. I thought Aloe helps. Or maybe Neosporin. Cold water is the best thing, but don't apply ice directly to the burn, just cold water.
And listen to Ramona. I hope you get better. And save the vasoline for well, you know
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 10:16:23
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of course! I meant vaseline for friction burns
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 11:06:07
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Originally posted by Little Black Francis
Ouch Jen, you need to wear a helmet with a face mask in the kitchen from now on. =)
Thanks LBF, I'm gonna go look for some relevant chindogu right now! =)
quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis
And save the vasoline for well, you know
Oh dear! 
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Originally posted by Tre
of course! I meant vaseline for friction burns
Oh dear!
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 11:06:49
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what? c'mon....
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 19:23:51
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ha ha, I'm so tired, its 3am and I turned on my computer again for entertainment, scrolled down read the topic title and thought it said "best thing for a bum" I had a few moments of confusion then, 'cos of course a bum means an arse! ha ha ha! oh dear god I need more sleep
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2004 : 19:41:01
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Hahahahah
I think that would be also be vaseline... 
Get some sleep poor lady!
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 20:03:05
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Originally posted by apl4eris
Hahahahah
I think that would be also be vaseline...
()
and yeah, sleep, I do keep trying, maybe I'll have better luck tomorrow night (and people wonder why I post so much, there are only so many B movie DVD's to watch!)
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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glacial906
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2004 : 21:56:37
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And listen to Ramona. I hope you get better. And save the vasoline for well, you know
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha
Actually, Vasoline is not supposed to be good for that, either.
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pfeffa
= Cult of Ray =
Aruba
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 07:23:01
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Apl, feeling any better today?
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 07:53:39
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A couple of years ago I used a cactus-based lotion to soothe a terrible sunburn, and it turned out to be extremely effective. I forgot its name but I know it's been used for generations by Navajos and Apaches, to cure all kinds of burns. I bought it in a Western state - Texas or New Mexico I believe - but IMO you should easily find it in Ohio...
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 09:20:58
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Originally posted by glacial906
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And listen to Ramona. I hope you get better. And save the vasoline for well, you know
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha
Actually, Vasoline is not supposed to be good for that, either.
I was gonna say that but I feared someone from the Vasoline Council would send me a nasty email.
So, what IS Vasoline good for??
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You`re where you want to be, I`m where I want to be
Caught up chasing everything I`ve ever wanted
I replace you easily, replace pathetically,
I flirt with any flighty thing that falls my way.
But how I needed you, when I needed you.
Let`s not forget we are so strong, so bloody strong.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 09:26:02
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Potato frying?
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 09:35:11
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Chapped lips?
I don't know, I can't say I really even use it.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 09:44:14
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
The things that will destroy us are: politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity; worship without sacrifice, and Canada without Quebec."
Err... what do you mean?...
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 09:46:12
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I am feeling a bit better today, thanks, pfeffa. It hurts a bit to type, due to the 3"x4" burn on my right arm/wrist.
Thanks Frog, but I have no idea what cactus you are talking about. If you mean peyote, yeah, I believe that would help me. ;)
...ahh, ok, did some looking. I think it must be prickly pear you meant? I do have some prickly pear fruit (yummy), but alas, no pads. Cacti are wonderful - lots of cultural background, eh?
Vasoline is pretty nasty stuff. Don't have a bit of that in the house. Let's try inventing Chindogu that use Vasoline!!
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 10:01:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
The things that will destroy us are: politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity; worship without sacrifice, and Canada without Quebec."
Err... what do you mean?...
Join the Cult of Jon T. / and win your weight in cereals
Ahaha, I see what you did there.
Maybe it should be Canada without Alberta...
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 11:36:29
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what's wrong with using vasoline for you know... I don't use it for tat, I was making a joke, but I had no idea that i was bad... why? I was talking about for dudes too, the- yeah
Feel better APl!!!!!!!!
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 12:10:50
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I think it melts condoms
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 12:20:39
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quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris
Thanks Frog, but I have no idea what cactus you are talking about. If you mean peyote, yeah, I believe that would help me. ;)
You might not remember the next three days though...
Here's a funny one though apl.
My bro-in-law, when he was little, pulled a frying pan of pork chops off the stove and it spilled on his back. He has 2 perfect porkchop outlines on his back.
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 12:23:47
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I know a lady who whilst ironing naked ironed her tummy
I have a multitude of burns on my forearms from leaning against one too many balti dishes while they were too hot, and from reaching into freshly cooked autoclaves, mm purdy!
I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.
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KimStanleyRobinson
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 13:41:01
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Originally posted by ramona
So, what IS Vasoline good for??
Can't resist the Elastica allusion here, as unhip as it might be.
"When you're stuck like glue..."
"When you need some goo..."
Use as directed.
Apl, hope yer not too badly disfigured. Damn, what a helluva way to start the day. 
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2004 : 14:21:20
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
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Originally posted by apl4eris
Thanks Frog, but I have no idea what cactus you are talking about. If you mean peyote, yeah, I believe that would help me. ;)
You might not remember the next three days though...
That's kinda what I'm hoping for.
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
Here's a funny one though apl.
My bro-in-law, when he was little, pulled a frying pan of pork chops off the stove and it spilled on his back. He has 2 perfect porkchop outlines on his back.
hahahahahaha <OW! My face!>
Scahdenfreude --> instant karma?
Poor guy, but I just couldn't help laughing. It's the shape that's funny - I mean, pork chops. I wonder if he ever considered working them into a tattoo? Not to disguise them, but to emphasize them? Now that I think about it, the burn on my wrist is pork-chop-shaped, or maybe more South American, or a baby's foot? Weird.
What's weirder still is that I kinda dreamed the whole thing right before it happened (my incident, not your bro-in-law's).
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 08/24/2004 : 17:35:55
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Just for the record, I was only talking about Vasoline for hand jobs, not sex you freaks, and I don't think that is dangerous at all.
Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronkenhehehahhahehehaha |
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Newo
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Spain
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Posted - 08/25/2004 : 06:27:17
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I do know natural yoghurt works wonders applied to sunburn.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/25/2004 : 06:36:10
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Originally posted by apl4eris
Thanks Frog, but I have no idea what cactus you are talking about. If you mean peyote, yeah, I believe that would help me. ;)
Isn't peyote a mushroom?
Denis
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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Posted - 08/25/2004 : 07:44:08
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It's a cactus button. Not sure which one Frank is talking about with "the purple flowers of mescaline" line, though. Maybe just a different variety?
http://www.peyote.org/
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