nckitties3
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So far, so good. :thumbup
7/19 Lucian +6.75/60,+11/123,PMPS 189,+2.5/213,+4.25/143
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Deb & Wink
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Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280
Hey, you 2 have it cooler than I do.
:shock: It's supposed to get up to 96 here north of Boston with a dewpoint of 75 right now. Weather Channel says barely hitting 90 for you 2!
Lucian is looking good this morning.
Stay cool and hydrated everyone.
Hey, you 2 have it cooler than I do.
:shock: It's supposed to get up to 96 here north of Boston with a dewpoint of 75 right now. Weather Channel says barely hitting 90 for you 2!Lucian is looking good this morning.
Stay cool and hydrated everyone.
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280
Well, for Wake Forest, it is currently 81 with 81% humidity, feels like 87. High today of 90, which is less than it's been all week. Just a typical July day in Wake Forest, NC! :lol: Actually, it's less than typical. Usually by mid July, thru August, we are high 90's-low 100's and humid.
I feel for anyone that has to work in this, like my son does. But he's not stupid and consumes gallons of water a day and a small bottle of Gatorade for electrolytes. Plus, people that work outside, have been outside the entire time and have adjusted as the temps become higher, as summer progresses, so it doesn't have the effect that it has on us that aren't in it but a limited amount of time. He says it's really not a problem until it hits 100. :lol: You just have to stay hydrated and pay attention to heat stroke symptoms. The vast majority of outside workers, i.e. construction, know how to keep themselves safe. It's the rest of us that act stupid when it's this hot. We just aren't used to it.
As for me, I don't go outside in severe heat unless I have to and then it's only to and from the truck. One of the things my Dr told me when I was diagnosed with Graves, was to NOT be out if it's higher than 80 and then only to the car, etc, because of severe temp sensitivity. Since Graves also causes an electrolyte imbalance, I drink 8 oz (+-) Gatorade a day, all year. If I miss it a few days, it causes me to feel even more exhausted than usual. Of course I carry a bottle of water with me everywhere!
My mother, the proverbial morning person, does her errands at 7 AM, before it gets too hot. Me, NOT being one of those people, try to get out before noon. :lol: Which I am working on today. :lol: Got to run to Walmart, need cat food, more strips (just opened the last one this morning) and a few groceries. Last time I went, I spent $96 and realized that only $35 was food and household stuff, the rest was for the cats and Lucian's medical supplies. Of course, I get some help from the local food bank, once a month, grocery stuff, so that helps.
OK, I'm ready to get out of here and it's only 10:15!! I did good! :lol: Will test Lucian before I go, of course.
Everyone stay cool and keep lots of water at hand. :YMHUG:
Edit: Changed my mind about testing Lucian. He's stretched out in the only sunny spot in the living room and looks too peaceful to disturb. With his numbers, I'm sure he's fine, let the poor guy enjoy his sunshine.
I won't be gone that long anyway.
Well, for Wake Forest, it is currently 81 with 81% humidity, feels like 87. High today of 90, which is less than it's been all week. Just a typical July day in Wake Forest, NC! :lol: Actually, it's less than typical. Usually by mid July, thru August, we are high 90's-low 100's and humid.
I feel for anyone that has to work in this, like my son does. But he's not stupid and consumes gallons of water a day and a small bottle of Gatorade for electrolytes. Plus, people that work outside, have been outside the entire time and have adjusted as the temps become higher, as summer progresses, so it doesn't have the effect that it has on us that aren't in it but a limited amount of time. He says it's really not a problem until it hits 100. :lol: You just have to stay hydrated and pay attention to heat stroke symptoms. The vast majority of outside workers, i.e. construction, know how to keep themselves safe. It's the rest of us that act stupid when it's this hot.
We just aren't used to it.As for me, I don't go outside in severe heat unless I have to and then it's only to and from the truck. One of the things my Dr told me when I was diagnosed with Graves, was to NOT be out if it's higher than 80 and then only to the car, etc, because of severe temp sensitivity. Since Graves also causes an electrolyte imbalance, I drink 8 oz (+-) Gatorade a day, all year. If I miss it a few days, it causes me to feel even more exhausted than usual. Of course I carry a bottle of water with me everywhere!
My mother, the proverbial morning person, does her errands at 7 AM, before it gets too hot. Me, NOT being one of those people, try to get out before noon. :lol: Which I am working on today. :lol: Got to run to Walmart, need cat food, more strips (just opened the last one this morning) and a few groceries. Last time I went, I spent $96 and realized that only $35 was food and household stuff, the rest was for the cats and Lucian's medical supplies.
Of course, I get some help from the local food bank, once a month, grocery stuff, so that helps.OK, I'm ready to get out of here and it's only 10:15!!
I did good! :lol: Will test Lucian before I go, of course.Everyone stay cool and keep lots of water at hand. :YMHUG:
Edit: Changed my mind about testing Lucian. He's stretched out in the only sunny spot in the living room and looks too peaceful to disturb. With his numbers, I'm sure he's fine, let the poor guy enjoy his sunshine.
I won't be gone that long anyway.
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280,+6.75/60
WOW didn't see that coming!
Been home about 45 mins, putting stuff away, etc and tested him when I got done. Must say, I'm surprised at that 60.
OH and the weather channel is full of it, it's already 95 out there. :shock:
WOW didn't see that coming!
Been home about 45 mins, putting stuff away, etc and tested him when I got done. Must say, I'm surprised at that 60.
OH and the weather channel is full of it, it's already 95 out there. :shock:
Deb & Wink
Member Since 2013
Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280,+6.75/60
That 60 came at you out of the blue, actually out of the green. :mrgreen:
That 60 came at you out of the blue, actually out of the green. :mrgreen:
nckitties3
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Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280,+6.75/60,+8.5/72
:lol: Yup, out of the green. I really expected today's numbers to be closer to last night's. But you know Lucian, you can't ever 'expect' anything with him.
Will have to watch for a bounce in the next couple hours.. @-) Of course, if he keeps it up, he won't bounce like I expect him to either. :lol: :YMSIGH: You just never know........
:lol: Yup, out of the green. I really expected today's numbers to be closer to last night's. But you know Lucian, you can't ever 'expect' anything with him.
Will have to watch for a bounce in the next couple hours.. @-) Of course, if he keeps it up, he won't bounce like I expect him to either. :lol: :YMSIGH: You just never know........
nckitties3
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Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280,+6.75/60,+10/93,+11/123,PMPS 189
Yay for Lucian!
I hate rains that don't cool it off, but leave steam coming off the pavement. Was like that in the summers in Orlando. Never rained enough for cooling, just enough to steam veggies! :lol:
I've lived all over the country and IMO Charleston SC has the worst weather ever! Lived there for 10 yrs. I love Charleston's antiquity, but it has only 4 weeks of nice weather a year, 2 in spring and 2 in fall, the rest sux. I would never, ever move back there and will only visit during those 'good' weeks. I'm dead serious. :lol:
Yay for Lucian!
I hate rains that don't cool it off, but leave steam coming off the pavement. Was like that in the summers in Orlando. Never rained enough for cooling, just enough to steam veggies! :lol:
I've lived all over the country and IMO Charleston SC has the worst weather ever! Lived there for 10 yrs.
I love Charleston's antiquity, but it has only 4 weeks of nice weather a year, 2 in spring and 2 in fall, the rest sux. I would never, ever move back there and will only visit during those 'good' weeks. I'm dead serious. :lol:
nckitties3
Member Since 2013
Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280,+6.75/60,+11/123,PMPS 189,+2.5/213
Hoping tonight will be as calm as last night.
Just about ready to hit the hay, been up since 6 AM, but will test once or twice during the night, when he wakes me. (Which is every few hours anyway.)
Wishing everyone a good night and PJ parties only for those that really WANT one. :lol:
Hoping tonight will be as calm as last night.
Just about ready to hit the hay, been up since 6 AM, but will test once or twice during the night, when he wakes me. (Which is every few hours anyway.)
Wishing everyone a good night and PJ parties only for those that really WANT one. :lol:
Alexis & Nikki (GA)
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Re: 7/19 Lucian AMPS 280,+6.75/60,+11/123,PMPS 189,+2.5/213
Lucian's looking great! Hope you get some decent sleeping time in tonight...
Lucian's looking great! Hope you get some decent sleeping time in tonight...
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