bag balm

A correction from the last posting: Rich is now using "Bag Balm," not "Udder Balm." That's another, though similiar, product.

Go to the website, and the categories for use of Bag Balm are cows, horses, and pets. I'm not sure where Rich fits into this, although this morning he left me a note saying that his right "hoof" was somewhat painful. Last night he was snorting a bit, too.

But this tin of lanolin also heals those lacking hooves or paws; referring to testimonials from the website, it is a favorite lotion for those "on a long journey." It has, for example, accompanied explorers to the North Pole, protecting their skin from the ravages of bitter cold.

On this expedition, bag balm is doing a nice job of controlling "hand and foot syndrome" (maybe by transforming it into "paw and hoof syndrome"?) with Rich not having too much discomfort from blistering feet, one of Sutent's side effects. And, as a bonus, his skin now has the silky suppleness of a fine leather coat.

Thursday we trot off to New York. I'll be in touch.

Candace