tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post8708815946655768858..comments2023-05-14T03:09:48.266-07:00Comments on Differences with the Same Likeness: Rexall Recollectionsglnrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922837344762102334noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-1073795091723997052011-02-21T08:08:05.798-08:002011-02-21T08:08:05.798-08:00I wanna know how they survived the "coal oil&...I wanna know how they survived the "coal oil" - blergh! I almost bought some Vick's this weekend when I was getting other stuff for my flu-whatever, and I thought of you :) I opted for Sudafed instead, then wished I had tried Vick's.<br /><br />However, the Kleenex I bought was Vick's-scented, if you can believe that! No medicinal purposes (made my nose cold but didn't open up anything), but it cracked me up.Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661224372206773420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-3336617878145519032011-02-12T06:15:40.061-08:002011-02-12T06:15:40.061-08:00I missed this! I never experienced Vick's, th...I missed this! I never experienced Vick's, thought it always seemed neat. I love the smell of eucalyptus. (Probably spelled that wrong, but you get what I mean!)Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-87714082162370027932011-02-07T19:57:46.268-08:002011-02-07T19:57:46.268-08:00i like the smell of vick's vaporub. and my dad...i like the smell of vick's vaporub. and my daddy's from texas. so i guess we got some things in common.Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-46259257131424208372011-02-07T10:36:31.802-08:002011-02-07T10:36:31.802-08:00Oh my gosh, this was such a great post, Glenn! I,...Oh my gosh, this was such a great post, Glenn! I, too, hated the smell of Eucalyptus for years because of having Vicks smeared on my chest as a child. I have an 'older' friend who suggested the bottom-of-the-feet remedy (and yes, one must don socks afterward) for a terrible cold my son had. He tried it--and called me the next day, feeling much better. Of course, he'd slept 12 hours, which is probably what healed him.<br />Hope by now you're better, my friend!S Kay Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631953082915369422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-19649059044381249782011-02-06T15:50:59.230-08:002011-02-06T15:50:59.230-08:00Get over here boy! LAUGHING! Hate the Vicks!! crue...Get over here boy! LAUGHING! Hate the Vicks!! cruel and unusual medicine. I do not care what they say. ;)Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-30480955769531069742011-02-05T15:16:43.195-08:002011-02-05T15:16:43.195-08:00Sorry I'm late! I'd heard of kerosene as ...Sorry I'm late! I'd heard of kerosene as a 'remedy' for rubbing on joints for arthritis, I think mixed with some kind of lubicant like axle grease, but never used as something to swallow! Yikes! As for vicks, I use it all the time for colds and sometimes for itches and bug bites. This made for a great story, Glenn, and you've got a memory like a steel trap!Wander to the Waysidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056931538024315352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-9085966805374366432011-02-04T11:36:37.681-08:002011-02-04T11:36:37.681-08:00Oh, I remember Vicks!! That could clear out a room...Oh, I remember Vicks!! That could clear out a room :) Hope you're feeling better Glenn.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-1516727992826502572011-02-04T10:37:03.972-08:002011-02-04T10:37:03.972-08:00Vick Salve used to do wonders for me. I was comman...Vick Salve used to do wonders for me. I was commanded to rub it on my chest at night before I went to bed so I could experience it's healing vapors all night long. I think it worked and I need to get some.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278403041887060649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-31806193216489021232011-02-03T15:14:19.098-08:002011-02-03T15:14:19.098-08:00Glenn, I say this with all the softness that I can...Glenn, I say this with all the softness that I can muster, god, I love it when you write these stories. I do I do I do I do. It's beautiful. And don't try to tell me that your cousin's name was really John Wayne! (Although I know it probably was.) Every bit of this is perfection. This one is publishable right now, today, and should be. <br /><br />I'm glad you're still partial to the Vicks:) Me too. Did you know you can get it in liquid form and put it on the top of a vaporizor and yer whole damn room can smell like it. It's like swimming in the stuff. It's wonderful. (Can't get it in Canada though, sadly.)<br /><br />And never you mind being quiet at my new place. That business was NOT for you! You wouldn't believe the whoopla I went through with that blogger of note b.s. Was getting over a 1000 nonsense hits a day. Just needed to run away and be me. I want you there, that's why I came and found you. Hope I didn't offend you, Glenn.<br /><br />xo<br />erinerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636371927224076866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-19489515550560476722011-02-03T06:44:10.803-08:002011-02-03T06:44:10.803-08:00Ouch - are you meant to swallow that stuff? I reme...Ouch - are you meant to swallow that stuff? I remember it being liberally applied to my torso and getting stuck to my PJ's..kill or cure..I guess the old remedies incorporated that into their design..Jae (hope you are feeling better)Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-4699127970756655102011-02-03T01:59:53.301-08:002011-02-03T01:59:53.301-08:00I love the smell of Vicks (obviously the same name...I love the smell of Vicks (obviously the same name in the US and UK) and I heard that when you have a bad cold if you rub it thickly over the bottom of your foot then put on socks that it helps. I tried it and def felt less 'bunged up' in the morning. Something to do with reflexology I'm told. My mum used to always smother us in Vicks when we were full of cold and the smell brings back such lovely memories for me of my mother.Moggie711https://www.blogger.com/profile/15503136969137581888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-9308959705997077772011-02-02T14:42:34.036-08:002011-02-02T14:42:34.036-08:00I could smell the Vicks as I read your tale. Great...I could smell the Vicks as I read your tale. Great story. Hope you're over your cold!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852119592451618703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-43468659645815802982011-02-02T09:20:30.935-08:002011-02-02T09:20:30.935-08:00That was a good story, my friend, and it made me t...That was a good story, my friend, and it made me think of old days and old remedies we used.<br />Hope y'all are having a good week....<br />blessings on you and yours..<br />glenda =0/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770854775732057200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-45861042476410273992011-02-01T23:56:32.230-08:002011-02-01T23:56:32.230-08:00Vicks was used in our home as well, we were rubbed...Vicks was used in our home as well, we were rubbed down and wrapped around the neck and chest and a dab was put under our nose.....I still believe it works!......:-) HugsBerniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-18062119801470609332011-02-01T18:08:21.650-08:002011-02-01T18:08:21.650-08:00Vicks Vaporub is good stuff; it does help to open ...Vicks Vaporub is good stuff; it does help to open up the nasal passages; I use it whenever I have a cold. It's also wonderful for aching muscles! My mother used to put a pea-sized lump in my mouth when I had a cold. I never heard of those other cures though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-35836210316238066652011-02-01T15:39:39.285-08:002011-02-01T15:39:39.285-08:00Glenn - I want to buy you a real ottoman! Seems a ...Glenn - I want to buy you a real ottoman! Seems a man of your stature deserves something more substantial. When I win the lottery...I'll send one along...check with the Boss to make sure it suits her decor!<br /><br />Kills me....KILLS me that there is no cure for a cold. I've been told to rub Vicks on the bottom of your feet and in between your toes before bed and Wahlah!!!! *poof*. Cold is gone or minmized. Just can't bring myself to try it.Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-59844937535435652602011-02-01T13:23:09.275-08:002011-02-01T13:23:09.275-08:00My mom used to put Vicks on my chest and send me t...My mom used to put Vicks on my chest and send me to bed with a white tshirt under my pajamas.<br /><br />I always hated that smell of eucalyptus.Kim Lehnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516002280882854450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3095289548346610683.post-69253063965603851232011-02-01T13:19:37.602-08:002011-02-01T13:19:37.602-08:00hehehehee,,,it's amazing that stuff didn't...hehehehee,,,it's amazing that stuff didn't kill ya'all...J.B. Chicoinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894797553204276281noreply@blogger.com