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Old 08-20-11 | 02:26 PM
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Am I the only one or does anyone else get it and is there a cure?
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:30 PM
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What the heck are you talking about ?

I get it when kneeling in the garden pruning the roses.
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:31 PM
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:31 PM
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Have you tried washing with soapy water?
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:33 PM
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Knee pads and a clean floor. Or you could just say "no"!
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:35 PM
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...and you know that your boss can't really force you to do that, right? You may want to speak to a lawyer
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:36 PM
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my knees are four shades darker than the rest of my leg. looks like someone dipped me in paint up to about 3 inches above my knee. My family think it is the funniest thing they have ever seen
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:37 PM
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Maybe your knees get more direct sun than the rest of your legs?
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:40 PM
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I know but it sure looks funny. Tried using sun block and it is just getting worse. the 100 degree temps and horrible sun is about to kill me though
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:46 PM
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Are you wearing a knee brace with holes cut out right at the knee?
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:48 PM
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Wear it with pride!


Or, if you are in a really snarky mood just point back at them and say {insert body part / condition** is the funniest thing you have ever seen....
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Old 08-20-11 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by anthony 555
my knees are four shades darker than the rest of my leg. looks like someone dipped me in paint up to about 3 inches above my knee. My family think it is the funniest thing they have ever seen
Yea that happens with sun and all....Do you also have white gloves without wearing any?
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Old 08-20-11 | 03:08 PM
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Old 08-20-11 | 03:40 PM
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Unless your knee is like this you don't have a major issue

https://youtu.be/TVbqKOYBh5I Try a higher SPF or sunblock with zinc.
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Old 08-20-11 | 07:10 PM
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my knees are four shades darker than the rest of my leg. looks like someone dipped me in paint up to about 3 inches above my knee. My family think it is the funniest thing they have ever seen
Embrace it! That means your summer has been full of cycling!
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Old 08-20-11 | 07:35 PM
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Don't mess with it.


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Old 08-20-11 | 10:03 PM
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hum... yes, my knees are much more tanned than the rest of my legs.
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Old 08-21-11 | 04:33 AM
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Am I the only one or does anyone else get it and is there a cure?
Depends on your ethnicity?
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