Be careful in this heat people

[Sld1959]

Where ever these high temps are hitting the next couple days, be careful, hydrate and do not over do out in it.

Yeah I know, Texas, Arizona, Florida and the like, this is a piece of cake, we will discuss sub zero and driving on snow come winter lol.

But for us in say Michigan and other places, temps hovering near 100 with 90 plus percent humidity is in the dangerous range. Got to remember just last week we were having low 40s in the morning and highs of 60s and 70s.

Headed out to mow mothers lawn and might do mine, or maybe wait till tomorrow for mine.

Then put in some tree spikes for a couple of rose of Sharon's trees we planted .

Going back to the comfort of pocket carry. Got my old beat up water bottle too...

 

[Onewolf426]

Stay safe and hydrated.

 

[Belt Fed]

Yeah, the range i go to is out in the sun. no shade and it gets really hot. it not only is hot but the humidity is high too. feels like a sauna about 2:00.

 

[Bassbob]

It's been miserable here for about a week and for at least the next 10 days it looks like more of the same.

 

[835mag]

I absolutely hate this time of the year. The calendar could go from May 31st to September 1st and I would be fine with it. June, July, and August are the worst. Bugs, pollen, heat, humidity….why do I live in the Midwest?

 

[Sld1959]

Yeah, the range i go to is out in the sun. no shade and it gets really hot. it not only is hot but the humidity is high too. feels like a sauna about 2:00.

A few days off from the range and the heat won't hurt ya Belt we ain't young pups any more. Take care...

 

[Sld1959]

It's been miserable here for about a week and for at least the next 10 days it looks like more of the same.

Drink lots and take breaks in that heat Bob, I know your work is out in it constantly.

 

[bc22wm]

"If you don't have to pee, you're not drinking enough."
I would add WATER, not soda, beer, coffee, tea, energy drinks, flavored water, etc. Good old fashion H2O

 

[Wirenut]

My doc says to alternate water and some electrolyte drinks.
Too much water can deplete your sodium, and you may end up in the ER.
My wife learned this the hard way..

 

[Sld1959]

My doc says to alternate water and some electrolyte drinks.
Too much water can deplete your sodium, and you may end up in the ER.
My wife learned this the hard way..

Gatorade taste like crap but it does serve a purpose for extreme cases in very high temperature and heavy activity. A team of researchers for the University of Florida invented it for Florida players having issues in the heat and humidity of Florida football practice. Florida Gators... get it lol.

 

[trader]

Agreed, yet down here in AZ, we are used to this. Just returned from morning run btw.....Beautiful weather, recently above 113 in the valley (ground temps close to 120), as Maxwell Smart used to say "..and loving it".

 

[Sharks79]

I was a numpty yesterday and cut the grass when it was at hottest. Reached that point no longer was sweating and then went in for a break. So I was uncomfortable and wife was yelling at me for being dumb…was a great afternoon

 

[3L120]

Where ever these high temps are hitting the next couple days, be careful, hydrate and do not over do out in it.

Yeah I know, Texas, Arizona, Florida and the like, this is a piece of cake, we will discuss sub zero and driving on snow come winter lol.

But for us in say Michigan and other places, temps hovering near 100 with 90 plus percent humidity is in the dangerous range. Got to remember just last week we were having low 40s in the morning and highs of 60s and 70s.

Headed out to mow mothers lawn and might do mine, or maybe wait till tomorrow for mine.

Then put in some tree spikes for a couple of rose of Sharon's trees we planted .

Going back to the comfort of pocket carry. Got my old beat up water bottle too...


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But the West has a DRY heat. Or at least if did before every house needed a swimming pool.

 

[no life]

I love the heat and humidity, Dirty Jerzey is a state that seems to get most of the USA weather and summer is the best season.

just drink things that are made with water like iced tea and/or lemonade. And don't over-do your work/fun and take breaks. Gatorade was a drink i loved when i was overly active and could drink it without cramping up. Nowadays there are mix-ins like liquid IV that are really good to keep people from drying out. Things a few people i know add to water at work or if they are out and about.

Enjoy this great weather and take breaks to be "safe" like if you were going to go to a range to shoot a P320...

 

[TidalWave]

Gatorade taste like crap but it does serve a purpose for extreme cases in very high temperature and heavy activity. A team of researchers for the University of Florida invented it for Florida players having issues in the heat and humidity of Florida football practice. Florida Gators... get it lol.

A co-worker recently said putting a few drops of pickle juice in your water keeps you hydrated and with correct electrolytes & sodium. (First I ever heard that).
My sister once mentioned something about putting some cut up peeled pieces of cucumber in a water bottle for proper hydration…
I dunno about all that; I grew up “rehydrating” from the garden hose off the spigot, back of the house. Iced T at lunch & dinner.

 

[belladonna]

Woke up to a thunderstorm so it's going to be another muggy one here. Temps are supposed to reach the 90s.

 

[powerboatr]

"If you don't have to pee, you're not drinking enough."
I would add WATER, not soda, beer, coffee, tea, energy drinks, flavored water, etc. Good old fashion H2O

and eat lots of strawberries , watermelon, or other melons and drink water
if its not clear coming out...your too dry

the melons flush the crude from your organs as well

 

[Shibadog]

But the West has a DRY heat. Or at least if did before every house needed a swimming pool.

So’s an oven. I don’t wanna be in either one. Here we have nice WET heat, with humidity in the80+ range. Tons of fun

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

And please: If you can't walk outside barefoot in a fur coat, then neither can your dog. Let them sit on the couch in the AC and watch TV. Give them the day off. And make sure their water bowl is full! Wouldn't kill your cheap ass to give them a frosty paw, either. (Sincerely, CSG, Dog Atty.)

 

[Certified Silly Goose]

Gatorade taste like crap but it does serve a purpose for extreme cases in very high temperature and heavy activity. A team of researchers for the University of Florida invented it for Florida players having issues in the heat and humidity of Florida football practice. Florida Gators... get it lol.

Just avoid the Red #5 and Yellow #4 or whatever crap that is. Try to find a Gatorade with no colorings.