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always lick up and down, never parallel to the edge of the flap.

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Filed under: things you only do once!



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I lick parallel to the edge of the flap – never had any problem doing it that way. I’m guessing that you had tongue cuts. Maybe the reason I don’t suffer those is because I’m never short on saliva.



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always lick up and down, never parallel to the edge of the flap.


But then, you get that newfangled pull off strip caught in your teeth.
 
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I use a glue stick now. I ain't going out like Susan.

 
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++++ The pull off strip thing! Fabulous invention.


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Pull-off strip AND security markings.
Hardly use envelopes any more, and I’m happy about that.


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...and tape them afterward.




 
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Wax seals FTW!!! Big Grin
 
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I use a glue stick now. I ain't going out like Susan.



First thing I thought of too. Big Grin




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I have been running them under a trickling faucet, for years.
I don't know what's on them or in that glue!
(((Shudder)))

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I use a wet paper towel. That glue tastes like yuck.


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Wax seals FTW!!! Big Grin


I do that. Wink







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I never lick one. If it's someone else's envelope, I use a glue stick or scotch tape. My own supply are all peel and stick.



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Wax seals FTW!!! Big Grin


Yep... pull out the signet ring, wax, and a candle. Its the finer things in life that make a difference.


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...and tape them afterward.


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I use a wet paper towel. That glue tastes like yuck.


damp sponge, or a small slice of one works great too.


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I’m a taper too, most don’t stay sealed with just a lick.
 
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I thought everyone knew envelope glue was made from camel semen....
 
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I thought everyone knew envelope glue was made from camel semen....


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