Going from the house to the car to a store, the heat doesn't seem too bad, though parking lots are much hotter than grassy areas. Perhaps if I walked every day I would get used to being out in the high temps, but I don't expect to try.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
It's hot!
When I saw the cloudy sky about eight this morning, I stepped out on the deck to see how warm it was. Since it didn't feel too bad I got out the stroller, got my sunglasses and water bottle, and took e for a short walk. Perhaps "stroll" would be more accurate. We saw sprinklers watering grass, heard doves cooing, noticed a couple of children carrying backpacks. In less than thirty minutes we were back home unlocking the front door and stepping into the house, which felt cool even though the thermostat is now set at 77. Then I checked the weather report; it was 88 outside, heading toward 106. We both drank some water. It was our first walk in two or three weeks.
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I'm definitely less sensitive to heat than during my first summer in GA! You would adjust if you went out daily. But it takes a while, during which time you be uncomfortable and icky. AC is my best friend - we keep ours at 74.
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I should have continued walking frequently. But now with July almost done, and a three-week trip to Alameda planned, I'm not sure I have time to acclimate before it cools down. Your image of uncomfortable and icky describes exactly how I felt yesterday!
DeleteI know the humidity is a different beast, but after I ran 8 miles last Thursday, my tank top was so sweaty I could actually wring it out. Good times!
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