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I Made The Mistake Of Going Outside!

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:27:35 GMT

I went out to refill the outside cats water dishes. DD had put fresh water out this morning but what was left was warm. We even put ice cubes in to try and keep it cold for them. Going out the door it was like stepping into an oven.

Holy cow, it's just beastly 95 and the humidity just nuts.

I actually feel half sick from the heat. The house isn't terrible yet. It gets bad from 5 to 7 o'clock even with an air conditioner in the LR and fans all over.

Anyone else actually feel sick from the heat?

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JYWilliams — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:31:31 GMT

Today the heat index is 105. I had to go out and I ended up with a headache. Like you, I have my AC going and several fans. The heat really drains me.

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Vivian — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:48:09 GMT

I live in the Finger Lakes district of upstate NY. It is almost 100 degrees. It's scary to those of us who have lived here long enough to know how bizarre and abnormal this is. Those who reject that climate change is real will be condemned to live with it.

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Mombo1 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:37:54 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I never left the house today except to feed the neighborhood stray cat. She arrives everyday early in the morning.... It is 94 degrees and the humidity is awful. I can not deal with the heat so I know better than to attempt anything outdoors. Yes..the heat actually makes me feel sick. Guess I'm just not a summer person. Never was....never will be.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:40:16 GMT

I went out about 8pm last night for a food run. The thermometer in the car registered 100° outside. It's supposed to cool off a bit this coming week with a daily chance of showers (monsoon season). My whole house has good AC so I don't suffer.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:45:49 GMT

I went right to the freezer, got an ice pack and wrapped it in a thin towel. I put it behind me at the base of my spine.

It helps some.

I asked my daughter why 70 degrees overnight is warm and uncomfortable but 70 degrees during the day is fine.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:47:39 GMT

I feel so bad for the feral animals in this heat. Thanks to those providing food and water for these of God's creatures.

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tucsongal — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:50:02 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I went out about 8pm last night for a food run. The thermometer in the car registered 100° outside. It's supposed to cool off a bit this coming week with a daily chance of showers (monsoon season). My whole house has good AC so I don't suffer.

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I did the exact same thing, love Trader Joe’s on a summer Saturday night LOL. We’ve had a little bit of rain from the monsoon but like you, late next week is supposed to be active so fingers crossed. We keep our thermostat around 80 which probably sounds crazy to most people, but it’s very comfortable when you’ve acclimated to the desert.

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1Snickers — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:50:03 GMT

It's 98 today in VA. Tomorrow will be 103! I walked Snickers at 6 this morning 1/2 mile around my circle, then again at 9. It was much hotter then!

We've been out several times but I just took her down the driveway making her walk on grass. Just down the street a bit. Returning I picked her up due to hot cement on her paws. We've been lazy inside today with curtains drawn. Eating less, drinking Gatorade.
No walks tonight except fast breaks! It does make me feel drained of energy since it's been hot so long without much rain.
This morning I gave up on the grass and just watered the Rhododendrons. I hope we get some rain!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:53:05 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

Heat exhausts me .... I don't understand why it energizes others.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:58:01 GMT

We really need rain but I fear all we will get are nasty thunder storms with a short downpours.

We need a couple days of a nice steady rain to really soak in.

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queendiva — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:05:52 GMT

Having heard today's forecast I was out first thing this morning to pick up a few food items, then to the drug store for nail polish for a polish change and then home to water the plants out front.

Oddly, my small dog was enjoying the warm sun outdoors. I let him stay out for a bit but had to insist after several minutes that he come back inside!

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Big Joanie — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:06:44 GMT

@Vivian wrote:
I live in the Finger Lakes district of upstate NY. It is almost 100 degrees. It's scary to those of us who have lived here long enough to know how bizarre and abnormal this is. Those who reject that climate change is real will be condemned to live with it.

A Rochester native here .. so I know what you mean ....

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SXMGirl — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:07:41 GMT

@deepwaterdotter Our rescue is doing just that and it is difficult to keep a supply of fresh, cold water. The heat is unbearable, even with their shelters. I have been putting their canned food in the fridge so that at least their food is chilled and keeps the cats a little cooler. I cannot wait for this week to be over. The lowest temp in our area is predicted to be 92.

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MoonieBaby — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:17:38 GMT

The EXTREME heat and HOT Sidewalk and Street surfaces worry me - the uncaring, ignorant, people in my neighborhood walk their poor dogs ON THE SUNNY SIDE of the street - I wish they'd walk a city block BAREFOOT to see what they are putting their pet's paws through, it's horrible.

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fancy pantsy — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:27:42 GMT

@Big Joanie wrote:
@Vivian wrote:
I live in the Finger Lakes district of upstate NY. It is almost 100 degrees. It's scary to those of us who have lived here long enough to know how bizarre and abnormal this is. Those who reject that climate change is real will be condemned to live with it.
A Rochester native here .. so I know what you mean ....

@Big Joanie, I am also a rochester native!

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Big Joanie — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:59:01 GMT

@fancy pantsy wrote:
@Big Joanie wrote:
@Vivian wrote:
I live in the Finger Lakes district of upstate NY. It is almost 100 degrees. It's scary to those of us who have lived here long enough to know how bizarre and abnormal this is. Those who reject that climate change is real will be condemned to live with it.
A Rochester native here .. so I know what you mean ....
@Big Joanie, I am also a rochester native!

Fantastic ... are you still there ??

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Snoopp — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:32:19 GMT

The heat is overwhelming. I have fans and ac going all day and night. I don't sleep well in the heat so I hope I can get a little rest tonight.

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Puppy Lips — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:56:14 GMT

I walk my furry dogs in the heat and humidity. They don’t seem to mind. If it is too hot on their paws, they can keep on the grass if they want to.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:05:25 GMT

We have been trying to walk around the neighborhood in the mornings before the heat gets intense....but yesterday the heat was up to 92 when we went out at 9 am and the humidity was “ air you can wear”...we barely made it back home and called it quits after 39 minutes. We took today off and hopefully can start really early in the morning. Supposed to be 104-106 this week...and high humidity...the humidity is what makes you feel drained or weak. Get inside when you feel like that and hydrate.