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Heatwaves - & summer in general

feline groovy — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:40:44 GMT

STAY COOL and STAY HYDRATED

Watermelon is the #1 way foodwise.

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meallen616 — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:48:15 GMT

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catter70 — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:08:23 GMT

They have the right ideas.

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RedTop — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:09:37 GMT

Southern WV is wavering at 88-90 all week, which is far from normal for this area. Our mountains and gazillion trees typically keep us way below 90. I think 80 is hot, based on what I've seen here temperature wise, in my lifetime.

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Enufstuff — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:13:26 GMT

@feline groovy Such cute kitties. How clever, to be able to

turn on the water for a drink.

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Bookplate — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:15:35 GMT

We had a cat that was crazy about cantaloupe, of all things. Whenever we ate slice we had to put the rind (with plenty of bits of melon remaining) on the floor for him to chow down on. It was as messy as it sounds, but so cute.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:22:53 GMT

Almost everyone I know has air conditioning or fans throughout their homes. It might be 95 outside but it's frigid in stores and restaurants. This heat hit us earlier than usual but it's ok. I did reschedule my nail appointment because I didn't want to be out at 2pm in the blazing heat. Air conditioner is on and the blinds lowered.

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AuntG — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:31:52 GMT

Normally, I like our cellular shades kept up, but when it reaches the mid 80's, I pull them. We set the air conditioner to 72 in summer.

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Meowingkitty — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:43:48 GMT

We stay in from May to October as much as possible. Shutters closed, a/c going most of the day. Arizona is actually cooler than most of the country. It's only 100 at 3 in the afternoon.

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shoesnbags — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:45:01 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
Normally, I like our cellular shades kept up, but when it reaches the mid 80's, I pull them. We set the air conditioner to 72 in summer.

In the morning I keep the shades closed on the eastern side of the house to block the sun. Then at mid day I open those shades and close the shades on the western side of the house. It makes a huge difference. But I should add that they are sun and heat blocking shades, not cellular. I have cellular on north facing windows only.

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SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:47:20 GMT

Yes, hydration is so important. I love watermelon so good to know that trivia tidbit.

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nrm — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:42:32 GMT

@ feline groovy
Hilarious! Thanks for the laugh!