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Dominique De Bast
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posted August 04, 2016 12:36 PM

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Time to stock them ? They will be (for environmental reasons) banned from France from (in theory) 2020. It is not said that other countries will follow but if it is (which i don't know) an European idea...https://fr.finance.yahoo.com/actualites/cotons-tiges-seront-interdits-%C3%A0-154631672.html

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Steve Klare
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posted August 04, 2016 02:46 PM

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There's a Rite-Aid on Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood.

-come to CineSea and we'll send you home with a suitcase full of 'em! [Smile]

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Dominique De Bast
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posted August 04, 2016 03:54 PM

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Cinesea is definitely a place to go. A little bit far away, tough [Smile]

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Terry Sills
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posted August 04, 2016 04:07 PM

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Just one more example of the idiocy of the EU doctrination. Ridiculous!.

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Dominique De Bast
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posted August 04, 2016 04:20 PM

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I don't know if it's a EU rule or just a French one. It is too early I think to have détails. But whoever decided that, I agree it is ridiculous.

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Brian Fretwell
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posted August 04, 2016 04:54 PM

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With UK Exit (I refuse to call it Brexit) looming the UK could be a nearer place to buy. :-)

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Maurice Leakey
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posted August 05, 2016 04:53 AM

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Get yours now, folks, while you still can.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Johnsons-Cotton-Buds-200-pack/dp/B00I7VA7ZM/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1470390121&sr=1-4&keywords=cotton+buds

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Steven J Kirk
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posted August 05, 2016 01:13 PM

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You know I still use cotton buds and they are better dipped in IPA but as they dry they can leave fibres behind. I'm trying now to use cotton lint-free cloth dipped in IPA and you can fold a little point for the gate cleaning. Just my two cents...

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Guy Taylor, Jr.
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posted August 05, 2016 04:06 PM

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I do enjoy a good IPA. The more hops, the better the beer.

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Tom Photiou
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posted August 09, 2016 05:17 PM

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whats the reason for the ban? [Confused]

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Kevin Clark
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posted August 09, 2016 05:24 PM

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Cotton Buds - the bane of the life of every ENT department nurse.

You should still be able to get the smaller tipped medical swabs which are much better for cleaning projectors - available free at all STD clinics........ '

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted August 10, 2016 12:36 AM

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Ouch!

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Tom Photiou
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posted August 10, 2016 01:44 AM

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Kev i'll pick some up on my next visit. [Big Grin]

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Andrew Woodcock
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posted August 10, 2016 01:52 AM

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I doubt you will be able to get in Tom! [Big Grin]

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Kevin Clark
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posted August 12, 2016 02:16 AM

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That's a very kind offer Tom exactly what I like best about our forums everyone always eager to help others [Big Grin]

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One word of advice though - whilst you're in the waiting room no matter how many people espouse the virtues of K.Y. never use it on films no matter how tempting it may seem......

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Paul Adsett
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posted August 12, 2016 01:33 PM

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I use the cosmetic applicators, which are flat on one end and pointed on the other end. The cotton seems to be more densely packed than q-tips. Much better IMO.

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