tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post7143388817489190158..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: Celebrate the Small Things: Thankful for ACSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-26382733079168378792015-07-13T20:46:08.468-07:002015-07-13T20:46:08.468-07:00Golly, that is a problem...You really need to be c...Golly, that is a problem...You really need to be careful, Birgit. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-45096809171085477962015-07-13T16:40:42.989-07:002015-07-13T16:40:42.989-07:00My problem is even when I work out I don't swe...My problem is even when I work out I don't sweat. I used to have a huge lawn to cut-took 2 days with a push mower. I would get all red in the face and see everything in pink. My dad brought me inside to rest. Heat stroke was on the wayBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-85575325165432889332015-07-13T12:41:37.254-07:002015-07-13T12:41:37.254-07:00I grew up without AC in western Washington, which ...I grew up without AC in western Washington, which is more humid. Days in the high 80s and 90s happened only occasionally and weren't comfortable. This summer temperatures have been in the mid-nineties, so all of the Northwest has been suffering. Temperatures are in the 80s this week, which I find absolutely delightful so loving the respite a lot :) Thanks for stopping by!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-35984084073836474342015-07-13T12:33:07.576-07:002015-07-13T12:33:07.576-07:00This is very different heat for me. I think it dri...This is very different heat for me. I think it dries us out in the house too. I went around spraying everything with water one day. Not sure it helped but it sure felt better!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-47366296578623162552015-07-13T12:31:54.810-07:002015-07-13T12:31:54.810-07:00I'm reminded of living in Malaysia. We lowered...I'm reminded of living in Malaysia. We lowered our AC in our home and car. I worried about mold and allergies in that very humid climate but used it when necessary. Some days were unbearable. Thanks for commenting Susan.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-21564246484108191152015-07-13T09:09:25.682-07:002015-07-13T09:09:25.682-07:00I can't imagine that much heat. I don't ha...I can't imagine that much heat. I don't have air conditioning in my house, but I'd be getting it fast at that temperature. We've gotten up to the low 90s in the summer, and that's too hot for me. Thanks for the tip about salt. I always thought it was lack of water that caused muscle cramps. I'll keep more of an eye on the salt intake from now on. Have a great week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-51428596382241153502015-07-13T02:31:51.732-07:002015-07-13T02:31:51.732-07:00114 degrees? And I thought 100 degree weather was ...114 degrees? And I thought 100 degree weather was bad. Thank God air conditioning was invented.cheerfuloptimistichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02348764562955222219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-3950341498366771522015-07-13T00:36:52.653-07:002015-07-13T00:36:52.653-07:00I remember years ago taking over my husband's ...I remember years ago taking over my husband's fancy Audi, with aircon. I didn't want an aircon as I was convinced it caused colds and sore throats etc and that open windows would do the trick. Of course now I couldn't do without aircon in the car. Here in South Africa we don't usually have air-conditioned homes.<br /><br />Thanks Sharon this was interesting. Keep hydrated!Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-28481785205771143112015-07-12T16:16:20.403-07:002015-07-12T16:16:20.403-07:00I know the feeling. I'm behind too. I keep cal...I know the feeling. I'm behind too. I keep calling it brain drain from the heat. The inability to sweat is a problem for me too. I don't sweat sitting still, but physical exercise sometimes works. Problem is...who feels like working out in this heat? Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-32661106379103374282015-07-12T16:12:11.787-07:002015-07-12T16:12:11.787-07:00It does seem odd. My mother recently experienced t...It does seem odd. My mother recently experienced the same and they are ten degrees cooler. I hope if there's another explanation we hear something. Thanks Dennis for stopping by! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-78778334286663938332015-07-12T10:09:11.578-07:002015-07-12T10:09:11.578-07:00I am behind! I have no idea what I would do withou...I am behind! I have no idea what I would do without my A/C. I did not have it when I was in an apartment and since I have a hard time to sweat, my body would often over-heat. One night my ex felt my tummy and arm and I was so hot he brought a cold wash cloth and filled the tub up with cool water and I just sat in it until I felt back to normal. I dislike such heat.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-81088541914230779462015-07-11T14:10:43.515-07:002015-07-11T14:10:43.515-07:00Cramps! I had no idea of the connection. I was get...Cramps! I had no idea of the connection. I was getting those and wondered what was wrong. It's been as hot or hotter here than in the Sacramento Valley (where I grew up) which is surprizing to me.dennistheeremitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801567321734091885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-64573090279976820622015-07-10T23:41:33.282-07:002015-07-10T23:41:33.282-07:00Ooh....I remember hot summers in Georgia and Missi...Ooh....I remember hot summers in Georgia and Mississippi, so I have an idea. That high humidity is tough even in the 80s. Stay cool, Cherdo! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-49765621330538983702015-07-10T23:39:29.479-07:002015-07-10T23:39:29.479-07:00Hi Lexa. I'm really glad to have some confirma...Hi Lexa. I'm really glad to have some confirmation on the dehydration problem I discovered. You just took it to a new level. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I hope others read your comment!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-87608955638462113472015-07-10T23:35:19.412-07:002015-07-10T23:35:19.412-07:00Boy is it ever. We're told it might cool off t...Boy is it ever. We're told it might cool off this weekend. We had a brief thunder shower this evening which helped. Thanks Yvonne!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-37517959380289471452015-07-10T23:33:21.347-07:002015-07-10T23:33:21.347-07:00That sounds like an interesting fan. I have simila...That sounds like an interesting fan. I have similar things with family connections that I love and enjoy for the same reason. I hope the wiring is sound!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-4316422173891772592015-07-10T23:29:29.118-07:002015-07-10T23:29:29.118-07:00True. We really are spoiled when you think back to...True. We really are spoiled when you think back to our ancestors. I didn't grow up with AC but never had heat like this either. So glad I have it now!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-55207157570387673442015-07-10T23:26:33.380-07:002015-07-10T23:26:33.380-07:00Bless the AC boys who keep it going! Nice to hear ...Bless the AC boys who keep it going! Nice to hear from you, Catherine.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-2074273860672755202015-07-10T20:44:25.615-07:002015-07-10T20:44:25.615-07:00I'd kiss the inventor of AC, if he were here. ...I'd kiss the inventor of AC, if he were here. We've been having some Southern scorchers, too - but not 114! Yikes! You're lucky you haven't burst into flames. <br /><br />Keep drinking and take advantage of that AC!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-76340792259969320912015-07-10T18:58:06.448-07:002015-07-10T18:58:06.448-07:00I never salted my food in the US - or when I first...I never salted my food in the US - or when I first moved to Egypt. That led to severe dehydration, anemia, and fainting. Followed by vitamin and potassium shots, followed by the discovery that I'm very allergic to potassium. (It wasn't pretty.) After 20 years over hear, I salt the heck out of everything and also eat "mekhalil" which are carrots and pickles soaked in brine. Yes, if my hubs and I get dehydrated, we start getting muscle cramps in our legs. Stay hydrated and healthy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-41067727930321046092015-07-10T16:03:07.122-07:002015-07-10T16:03:07.122-07:00That's very hot weather. Enjoyed your post, mo...That's very hot weather. Enjoyed your post, most interesting.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-12861208285867202732015-07-10T15:09:51.604-07:002015-07-10T15:09:51.604-07:00I have a fan at home. It's very old - a family...I have a fan at home. It's very old - a family member brought it from Europe when she came to Australia and gave it to my parents, who gave it to me. I am told that it goes back to the war years, when metal was scarce and needed for war things, so the sails are rubber. Yet it still works, and keeps me cool in summer. Another fan I keep in my room was given to me after my sister in law got AC for the children's rooms. It turns itself off, so I can get to sleep with it on. <br /><br />No doubt about climate change! Pity our prime minister can't quite get the notion into his head. If it's not of immediate benefit to the economy he won't believe in it. Of course, now that the Pope has said climate change is real, he might at least struggle with the possibility...Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-37325443302085805102015-07-10T14:57:29.728-07:002015-07-10T14:57:29.728-07:00People get used to heat when there's no choice...People get used to heat when there's no choice in the matter. But modern life sure makes summer heat more comfortable. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-8819540601597394292015-07-10T12:27:53.587-07:002015-07-10T12:27:53.587-07:00I second the celebration for the AC. My unit is a ...I second the celebration for the AC. My unit is a 1994 unit and ten years old when I bought the house. I know the day is coming to replace it but so far my AC boys come out each year and keep getting me "one more year" and I do so love them for that!<br />Glad to learn about Carrier--I had no idea :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com