This heatwave / a moan

*Laurie* · Jul 25, 2018 at 12:06 PM

I've had it, I've really had it. 106 degrees today with the dirty (smoky) air. Yesterday I had to run an errand, even though I was so anxious about the heat (heat and meds- UGH). Sure enough, as I was driving home, a block from my apartment my car started smoking. Don't know what's wrong, but I blame the extreme heat torturing my elderly car.

In the NAMI group I facilitate 3 out of the 8 regular participants are IP! I've spoken with all 3; each one told me that they feel the extreme heat just pushed them over the edge. This is especially difficult because we really didn't have a winter. Mild temperatures and no more than 2 days of a bit of rain.

Ah, the whole climate thing is scary.

Jul 25, 2018 at 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eskielover

I'm on kinda a personal business/legal trip to the California desert....it was 109F (42.778C) at 6pm yesterday & today is supposed to be worse. It is 92F an 9am. I melted after doing waters for 20+ horses & went inside. Will take a shower then get out for a short walk ride on my mare.

Hotter than hell!!!!

My horse trainer has let me stay at the ranch.....so it is also a working around the ranch vacation between the legal/business stuff I have to take care of. It is awesome but the heat is excessive right now

Sounds hot.
Also sounds like your enjoying working around the ranch...😊

Jul 25, 2018 at 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by *Laurie*

I've had it, I've really had it. 106 degrees today with the dirty (smoky) air. Yesterday I had to run an errand, even though I was so anxious about the heat (heat and meds- UGH). Sure enough, as I was driving home, a block from my apartment my car started smoking. Don't know what's wrong, but I blame the extreme heat torturing my elderly car.

In the NAMI group I facilitate 3 out of the 8 regular participants are IP! I've spoken with all 3; each one told me that they feel the extreme heat just pushed them over the edge. This is especially difficult because we really didn't have a winter. Mild temperatures and no more than 2 days of a bit of rain.

Ah, the whole climate thing is scary.

I hear ya...
It’s not ideal at all. That’s an understatement...
Take care

Gus1234U · Jul 25, 2018 at 05:46 PM

we are finally getting our 'seasonal rains'; can't say they are heavy rains, nor much water, but every little bit helps,, i'm sure you understand~

i've been watching this alarming old tv show by National Geographic, called: Strange Days on Planet Earth... it's about more than global warming,,
it's MY idea of a horror show~~ O.O

*Laurie* · Jul 25, 2018 at 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gus1234U

we are finally getting our 'seasonal rains'; can't say they are heavy rains, nor much water, but every little bit helps,, i'm sure you understand~

i've been watching this alarming old tv show by National Geographic, called: Strange Days on Planet Earth... it's about more than global warming,,
it's MY idea of a horror show~~ O.O

Mine, too.
I'm so glad you're getting some rain, though. What a God-send.

Jul 28, 2018 at 12:52 PM

Bit of rain for us too, and some windy weather today....
👍 it’s forecast to get hot again next week , storms for weekend...
Looking forward to the storms, never thought I’d say that 😩

Gus1234U · Jul 28, 2018 at 11:42 PM

we've gone from the highest temp ever recorded for one day, earlier this month, to near the record low forecast for tomorrow~! at the market today, there was no distilled water,,, it's all being sent to the fire fighters, 70 miles west of us....

what's a body to think ?? O.O

Jul 29, 2018 at 08:29 AM

We have rain. Well it rained yesterday eve 🎉🎉🎉

It’s cooler today and it’s nice 😊
It’s gonna get hot again next week I believe !

For now I’m cool x

*Laurie* · Jul 29, 2018 at 09:10 AM

I posted photos of last night's sky in General Chat. Eerie, apocalyptic. The extreme heat is causing more wildfires, then the fires create their own "weather" - increased heat and strong, hot, dry winds - which in turn fuels the fires. These fires are devastating, but I do wonder if it's nature's way of balancing things out. The fires are covering so much of California, hundreds of people have lost their homes, some people have died. Many of these people will leave the state and many more won't come to this state to live because of these fires. Perhaps it's an act of Mother Nature that will drive prices down in California and more people will be able to afford rent.

Jul 29, 2018 at 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by *Laurie*

I posted photos of last night's sky in General Chat. Eerie, apocalyptic. The extreme heat is causing more wildfires, then the fires create their own "weather" - increased heat and strong, hot, dry winds - which in turn fuels the fires. These fires are devastating, but I do wonder if it's nature's way of balancing things out. The fires are covering so much of California, hundreds of people have lost their homes, some people have died. Many of these people will leave the state and many more won't come to this state to live because of these fires. Perhaps it's an act of Mother Nature that will drive prices down in California and more people will be able to afford rent.

Yes maybe it is Laurie,
I’m sorry to hear about how awful it is

Good wishes x

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Gus1234U Seeker Member Since Jun 2010 Location: Here Posts: 9,204 13	Jul 25, 2018 at 05:46 PM #44 we are finally getting our 'seasonal rains'; can't say they are heavy rains, nor much water, but every little bit helps,, i'm sure you understand~ i've been watching this alarming old tv show by National Geographic, called: Strange Days on Planet Earth... it's about more than global warming,, it's MY idea of a horror show~~ O.O __________________ AWAKEN~!
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Anonymous35008 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 28, 2018 at 12:52 PM #46 Bit of rain for us too, and some windy weather today.... 👍 it’s forecast to get hot again next week , storms for weekend... Looking forward to the storms, never thought I’d say that 😩
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Gus1234U Seeker Member Since Jun 2010 Location: Here Posts: 9,204 13	Jul 28, 2018 at 11:42 PM #47 we've gone from the highest temp ever recorded for one day, earlier this month, to near the record low forecast for tomorrow~! at the market today, there was no distilled water,,, it's all being sent to the fire fighters, 70 miles west of us.... what's a body to think ?? O.O __________________ AWAKEN~!
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Anonymous35008 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 29, 2018 at 08:29 AM #48 We have rain. Well it rained yesterday eve 🎉🎉🎉 It’s cooler today and it’s nice 😊 It’s gonna get hot again next week I believe ! For now I’m cool x
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