Sunday, March 28, 2010

3D Parafoil Red Goldfish Kite

We just bought a new kite on Ebay called a "3D Parafoil Red Goldfish". I'm looking forward to flying it at the beach this year. Our Grandkids are going to love it. My father loved to fly kites and I'm sure he would have got a kick out of this one. There always seems to be a steady 20 mph breeze here at the Outer Banks and it's actually a well known place for flying kites. Kitty Hawk Kites are well known all over the world and of course this is where the first flight was recorded in 1903 by the Wright Brothers because of the wind currents.                                       

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Actinic keratosis

This is my third and last week of treatment for actinic keratosis using Efudex cream. The healing process will begin next week and will grow new skin tissues in a couple weeks.
AK is a precancerous condition that affects only the top layer of skin (the epidermis). Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun damages the skin and if left untreated, 15% of AK can turn into a form of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). When they are found early, AKs are highly treatable. UV light from the sun and commercial tanning lamps or beds are the major causes of AK. UV light causes changes in the genetic material of the skin's cells. AK can happen at any age, but the risk increases with accumulated sun exposure.

The photo on the bottom is 4 weeks after treatment while in the healing process.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

YouTube - rickmanz's Channel

Hi everyone. Cindy and I have put all our videos on YouTube. Just click on the link below.
YouTube - rickmanz's Channel