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[SlowButSteady]

Rent Dr. Zhivago and watch it.

My mom always said that was the best thing to do in the summer when it seems like the heat will never let up.

[Catrin]

You won't find me complaining about the heat. I still remember too vividly this past winter.

Zen is right, you ARE a sadist.

I will admit though, I do like not having to wear all of those warm clothes just to ride my bike. Pity we can't store this heat somehow to take with us when biking during 30 degree temps this winter!

[NoNo]

Even my soaps were pouring sweat yesterday at the market. Very few people showed, as I suspect they didn't want to leave their A/C. Nothing worse than roasting outside for 4 1/2 hours for no reason. I walked around the farm and the poor sheep were laying on the ground panting away. You guys think you're hot, try walking around in a 2" thick wool coat now!

[Owlie]

We desperately need a good air-clearing thunderstorm. We were supposed to get one yesterday, but it never materialized. It's been trying, but we just end up with thundershowers that mean it's more humid the next day. Ick.

[Catrin]

We desperately need a good air-clearing thunderstorm. We were supposed to get one yesterday, but it never materialized. It's been trying, but we just end up with thundershowers that mean it's more humid the next day. Ick.

Did you ride this morning? Am heading out now for a 26 miler - thankfully it is cooler today...

[Owlie]

Did you ride this morning? Am heading out now for a 26 miler - thankfully it is cooler today...

No--it's raining (but not enough!) and I need to clean.

[OakLeaf]

Looks like the storm cleared the air and dropped the temperature for our whole region, even if you didn't get a lot of rain.

It was timed just right for my tri. Dry on the bike, the rain kept me cool on the run. No lightning nearby, thank goodness.

They're calling for highs in the mid-80s for the rest of the week, here. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[withm]

Looks like the storm cleared the air and dropped the temperature for our whole region, even if you didn't get a lot of rain.

It was timed just right for my tri. Dry on the bike, the rain kept me cool on the run. No lightning nearby, thank goodness.

They're calling for highs in the mid-80s for the rest of the week, here. Keeping my fingers crossed!

BRING IT ON!!! My thermometer topped out at 115.8.

[Catrin]

No--it's raining (but not enough!) and I need to clean.

I didn't see any rain - though there WERE those 4 raindrops that fell on me. That was about it - beautiful country ride and the air felt almost chilly after yesterday's furnace.

[Aggie_Ama]

Woke up this morning in Abilene, TX heading back from NM it was 91 degrees at 11 am! It was like walking into a furnace. After 29 Texas summers I think I need a change!

[Laterider21958]

Recipe - 1 large linen tea towel, water, ceiling fan or pedestal/desk fan

Method - Dip tea towel in water and wring out excess. Drape over your body (naked works really well, so you may want to try this in private) and turn on the fan. It's necessary to re-wet the towel after a while. I've found this very effective during our heat waves and ensures a more comfortable night when sleeping.

[sundial]

Oak, I can sympathize. I finished vacuuming and I broke a sweat. Even with the AC going our house is about 82 F indoors. One day I looked at one of my framed prints and a bumper had melted off the back of it. My cycling has been seriously hampered this summer by the humidity and heat--even before dawn the air is so humid it looks like fog. Next week we're back to a heat index of 108-110 F again. I don't know about you but I am sooo looking forward to fall.

[Crankin]

It's cool out!!!!
Woke up to a temperature of 59 F degrees, clear, blue, sunny skies.
Ah, this is what I moved back to New England for.

Off to ride!

[crazycanuck]

Oh dear...the Australian summer's only a few months away...I dearly hope Perth doesn't experience anything like the current temps along the US Eastern Seaboard...

Am I ever thankful for the "fremantle dr" seabreeze in the summer. When it's not around, life is horrible for everyone in Perth...

[abejita]

Gearing up for another round of excessive heat here in N. Texas (like it isn't hot enough normally!) For the next TWO weeks it is supposed to be 100+ I can't imagine not have A/C.

A friend sent me this the other day...seems about right!