My Heater is Running...

[Bonny]

Yeah, yeah, my town has a reputation for fog...but not in August! Make me feel better by telling me your stories of sweltering summer heat.

And here's how I'm planning on getting out of town...

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[saveinla]

Bonny,

We were in SFO on Friday and Saturday for some work and it was freezing compared to our 90 weather. But driving back through the valley in 106-110 temps made me glad for the 90 weather 

[Deleted]

We've had weather in the 80s for the last week, with no rain for the last few weeks. Things were pretty dry and, last I looked, I swear there was no rain in the forecast.

This morning I set out for the starting point of my scheduled 36-mile charity bike ride. There were ominous clouds to the north. No, it couldn't be.

It was. The rain started when we left at 7:30 AM and it just kept going, gentle but steady, with a little wind. Temps were in the high 60s. I generally avoid bicycling in rain- it's just not fun. I decided to see how much I could take, and at about 12 miles I noticed my fingertips were a little numb and decided that would be a good halfway point. The rain did not let up on the way back. I was soaked to the skin and my socks were not only saturated but filthy from all the water that splashed up from the roads. I skipped the post-race lunch, just grabbed a cup of free coffee, and headed home with the heat in the car turned up full-force.

Final tally, per my heart-rate monitor: 1,104 calories burned over 2.75 hours, average heart rate 126. Not bad, and I'm finally starting to get back to normal body temps after a hot shower and a change into dry clothes.

[milee]

The envy is killing me.

We've been hitting around 90-95 by noon with so much humidity your sunglasses fog up.  I can't even begin to describe what a frizzy, crazy hot mess my hair is.    Been trying desperately to do any needed outside work by 10 AM and then gratefully dragging myself back into the AC or into the water.   It's hot here.  But between the gallons of iced tea and gin&tonics, I'll make it to winter.

Glad you're having some nice, cool weather.  Go enjoy your fun new water bike. 

[NastyWoman]

Has the fog burned off yet? It has disappeared here in the last hour or so.

[Bonny]

Aug 3, 2014 12:24:26 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

Has the fog burned off yet? It has disappeared here in the last hour or so.

Nope. I saw a spot of sun as I was hiking the back of the valley. But I think it changed its mind and headed south.

Great hiking weather though. I came home to find DH with the fireplace on and a cat in his lap.

[Bonny]

milee said:

I can't even begin to describe what a frizzy, crazy hot mess my hair is.

Your hair would be frizzy here too. This morning I had to use the windshield wipers to clear all the fog dew off the windshield. DH had parked the car in the driveway for one hour. At one point it was so thick it looked like it was raining!

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

It was an utterly spectacular day here in the PNW.  We went for dim sum up in Vancouver, then hung out in Stanley Park (like what appeared to be the rest of Vancouver).  Leaving the city, we pass through the area where the gay pride parade just ended, so watching the people was amusing while sitting in a gridlocked car.

Temp said 80 deg. at the bank as we passed on the way home.

[Works4me]

Bonny:

Your heater is running?

Better go catch it!!! lol

Couldn't help myself - made me remember old crank telephone calls -

Do you have Prince Albert in a can?

Better let him out! lol

 

[Bonny]

Aug 3, 2014 20:35:23 GMT -5 The Walk of the Penguin Mich said:

It was an utterly spectacular day here in the PNW.  We went for dim sum up in Vancouver, then hung out in Stanley Park (like what appeared to be the rest of Vancouver).  Leaving the city, we pass through the area where the gay pride parade just ended, so watching the people was amusing while sitting in a gridlocked car.

Temp said 80 deg. at the bank as we passed on the way home.

Hold that weather please. I'll be there Sunday through Thurs. I'd love to see Mt. Rainier!

[Bonny]

Aug 4, 2014 5:25:08 GMT -5 Works4me said:

Bonny:

Your heater is running?

Better go catch it!!! lol

Couldn't help myself - made me remember old crank telephone calls -

Do you have Prince Albert in a can?

Better let him out! lol

 

If I didn't know better I'd say that you've been

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

We just spent Wednesday through Sunday in 90 degree F weather with brief thunderstorms in the evening. It was a nice change from the PNW coastal weather we're used to. This is the view from my back door at 9:45am  PST this morning. We're back to the overcast mornings. 

[Works4me]

Aug 4, 2014 10:03:44 GMT -5 Bonny said:

Aug 4, 2014 5:25:08 GMT -5 Works4me said:

Bonny:

Your heater is running?

Better go catch it!!! lol

Couldn't help myself - made me remember old crank telephone calls -

Do you have Prince Albert in a can?

Better let him out! lol

 

If I didn't know better I'd say that you've been

Me?

Drinking?

That would be almost as unheard of as you drinking!

lol

And, I think we all need to go wine tasting - very soon!
After all, that's not drinking - that's tasting - right?

           

[t-dog]

Yep - it was 109 when I left Sac on Friday only to arrive in Oakland for the A's game to low 70's at game time.

[movingforward]

I am envious.  It is going to be 100 degrees all week.  I long to live elsewhere just 3 months out of the year