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So Hot Today

rms1954 — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:01:29 GMT

I can't stand that muggy, humid hot weather. So I'm trying to cool off by watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

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On It — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:20:03 GMT

@rms1954 I totally understand what you are saying. I had never watched Hallmark until the lockdown. Their movies have become a wonderful source of distraction from everyday stress. It is something about the formula they use that is both distracting and relaxing.

I hope you can cool down watching those snowy scenes. We are at 102 headed for 108 in West Texas.

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rms1954 — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:29:45 GMT

@On It wrote:
@rms1954 I totally understand what you are saying. I had never watched Hallmark until the lockdown. Their movies have become a wonderful source of distraction from everyday stress. It is something about the formula they use that is both distracting and relaxing.

I hope you can cool down watching those snowy scenes. We are at 102 headed for 108 in West Texas.

Wow! Now that's hot. I'm in upstate New York and it's an unusual 92.

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BlueFinch — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:30:46 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
I can't stand that muggy, humid hot weather. So I'm trying to cool off by watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

That's my plan, too. Works for me.

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OKPrincess — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:34:16 GMT

🥵 We are at 103 headed to 107.

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happilyretiredgirl — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:38:21 GMT

I can't take the heat as I get older, my younger days it did not bother me. I am ready for cooler weather...not cold/freezing temps or snow..but I am so looking forward to wearing a light weight sweater and ankle boots and sipping pumpkin spice coffee.

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mac116 — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:44:32 GMT

Too hot for me to do much of anything! I did some reorganizing today, and filled a bag of rarely used travel items for donation. We've simplified our packing for short road and extended trips.

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On It — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:49:05 GMT

@mac116 How did you simplify packing? I tend to take everything but the kitchen sink. I need help!

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chrystaltree — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 19:52:17 GMT

A fan or air conditioning would work better.

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Sooner — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:14:51 GMT

@On It wrote:
@mac116 How did you simplify packing? I tend to take everything but the kitchen sink. I need help!

@On It This always works for me, it may sound overkill but it really works!

First make a list of every day of the trip and what you will be doing. Start from the first and pencil in an outfit for every activity. Pick a color theme to make it easier.

As you go through the list, repurpose what you can. A top worn to dinner can go shopping later. A dress can be reworn for nights out. Shoes? You really don't need many. Pack clothing for each day, put in suitcase in reverse order and don't dig through it every day wondering what you have. TAKE THE LIST! I cannot emphasize the importance of this.

Take all of your old undewear and toss it as you travel. Old casual shirts that have seen better days? Travel in them and toss.

Carry minimal toiletries and makeup is critical. Unless you are going to a desert island, there is a CVS near. Using hotel shampoo for a few days will not cause you to go bald. And for goodness sakes don't take full sized containers if possible to decant. You don't want to root through a lot of clutter in your bags.

Pack to have a good time and enjoyable trip, not to stock the bathroom in the hotel.

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SharkE — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:36:37 GMT

105' right now in Amarillo, Tx

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mac116 — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:19:45 GMT

@On It

I've made lists that we keep on the computer for each type of trip: road trip to the lake cabin, drive to Florida, fly to a city, etc. The lists include # of tops, bottoms, shoes, underware. I coordinate by color, and keep it simple.

I used to bring items for just in case: bug spray, cotton swabs, nail polish remover...the list was endless. Now if we need it, we'll buy it at Target or wherever.

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DrBabs — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:58:53 GMT

@SharkE 109 in Dallas with Saharan dust and smoky haze from wildfires. *cough* At least it's windy today.

We broke the record high today, beating out the sizzling hot summers of 1980, 2011, and 2018. So far 109°F officially at DFW. airrport weather reporting station..so far.

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On It — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:19:50 GMT

It is too hot to go to our favorite ice cream shop for a sundae. We had a laugh about realizing our rationale earlier this afternoon. The trip over there will be hot, the ice cream will melt too quickly, and we would have to deal with the hot sun while we ate it. We will wait for cooler weather (at least below 100.)

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SharkE — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:29:36 GMT

I saw on Tv where England hit 100 and only 5% over there have a/c

In America 90% do and high bills LOL Mine was almost 300, set at 78 and turned off at night, sleep with ceiling fan on me.

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rockygems123 — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:04:42 GMT

@On It wrote:
@rms1954 I totally understand what you are saying. I had never watched Hallmark until the lockdown. Their movies have become a wonderful source of distraction from everyday stress. It is something about the formula they use that is both distracting and relaxing.

I hope you can cool down watching those snowy scenes. We are at 102 headed for 108 in West Texas.

@On It

Same here never saw a Hallmark movie until a year or so ago. Really enjoy their Christmas movies and was quite surprised as some were well written and acted. Lots of former soap opera stars too