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    Walli Walker reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread A stupid washing thing.. with Haha Haha.
    A few more years and a rub with a damp cloth then some wax will do the job just fine for me... :-( :cool:
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    Walli Walker reacted to davejsy's post in the thread A stupid washing thing.. with Like Like.
    You can buy shampoo bars now, same size as soap bars, and you can probably also use it and as soap. Eco friendly too.
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    Walli Walker reacted to C clearly's post in the thread What should I do about calluses? with Like Like.
    Look in the Foot Care section of a pharmacy.
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    Walli Walker reacted to HBS60's post in the thread What should I do about calluses? with Like Like.
    Thanks! The podiatrist is the one that pointed out the callus, and pointed out that they were likely caused by the shoes I’ve been wearing since last April. She pulled out the insole and there was actually a crater there! She did shave some of it...
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    Walli Walker reacted to Sheesh's post in the thread What should I do about calluses? with Like Like.
    I agree that the first step would be to consult with your podiatrist, since you have one. For myself, a few months prior to a walk, I begin to GENTLY work on calluses with a pumice stone or foot file. The key is to not injure surrounding...
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    Walli Walker reacted to Robo's post in the thread What should I do about calluses? with Like Like.
    First. I would see a podiatrist, not only to treat those you have but also to advise on teatment should others form whilst walking. I can get large calluses forming on the inner side of my heels. Probably due to contact with my orthotics /...
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    Walli Walker reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread What should I do about calluses? with Like Like.
    Since you already have contact with a podiatrist she would probably be your best source of advice. My own practice with calluses when they develop is simply to file them down with a pumice stone - wet and with a little soap to make the action...
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    Walli Walker reacted to VNwalking's post in the thread A little rant about entitlement with Like Like.
    It is a mystery to me too. Mememememe. Only me. Such a miserable state of mind to inhabit. @Antnix1, I hope you left a counteracting review. But geeze. Sometimes you just want to review the reviewer.
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    Walli Walker reacted to Bradypus's post in the thread A little rant about entitlement with Like Like.
    On my first Camino hot water was such a rarity that I noted down in my diary the days when I found hot showers in a refugio. Remarkable how expectations have been raised over the years! :cool:
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    Walli Walker reacted to Walkalong's post in the thread A little rant about entitlement with Haha Haha.
    On arriving at the last available Albergue, minutes before the sole Hospitalero went off duty, a small group asked to inspect the beds before checking in. They were surprised at the "No" response. They repeated the request to see the beds, and...

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