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For those experiencing the heat wave... this one is for you: (Original Post) demmiblue Jul 2019 OP
It's over here, finally. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #1
High today is predicted to be 97/98 (heat index@110). demmiblue Jul 2019 #3
Yeah... I think I'll run this on background... hlthe2b Jul 2019 #2
I just hate the heat, but my pupper hates it worse. Sooo... demmiblue Jul 2019 #4
I went out and ran 4 miles. safeinOhio Jul 2019 #5
I shall get back at you come winter. demmiblue Jul 2019 #6

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,734 posts)
1. It's over here, finally.
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 12:20 PM
Jul 2019

Yesterday it was 93, dew point 79, heat index 103. This morning it's 63 with thunderstorms.

demmiblue

(36,865 posts)
3. High today is predicted to be 97/98 (heat index@110).
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 12:31 PM
Jul 2019

Our cool off is coming overnight Sun/Mon.

And I see a 58 in the forecast. It will be a fleeting relief, but I'll take it!

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)
2. Yeah... I think I'll run this on background...
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 12:21 PM
Jul 2019

I try to limit my a/c for all kinds of reasons above and beyond its cost. I tend to get sick with a closed-up house running a/c 24/7 or at least feel really lousy.

So, watching things like this (and I tend to watch tv set in cold climes, like the Iclelandic serial, Trapped)... It really does help.

demmiblue

(36,865 posts)
4. I just hate the heat, but my pupper hates it worse. Sooo...
Sat Jul 20, 2019, 12:40 PM
Jul 2019

I turn it a little cooler for her. Maybe I'll look into one of those cooling mats.

I'll have to look into that show when I get Amazon Prime again.

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