The first 100

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Today was the first 100 degree day in Dallas.  Tomorrow, we expect it to reach up to 104 degrees. Are you all surprised that I haven't melted yet?  Me too.  I'm as pale as a lily because I've been too afraid to lie outside for too long.  No use turning into a strip of human jerky.  Or risk that sunburn again - yowtch!

The heat makes it difficult to enjoy the summer outdoors.  I think it's the real reason why we have such monstrous shopping malls in Texas - so that people will have somewhere to go during the day that's indoors and air conditioned.  In the evenings, a few brave souls will ignore the buzzing threat of mosquitoes and you'll see them as flitting shadows, taking slow walks and trying to catch an elusive breeze.  Best hideaway inside a dark movie theater and watch Return of the Space Invaders / Flesh Eaters / My Ex-Husband / Super Hero Part 5.

So those of you who are somewhere a tad bit cooler, walk around outside a little bit for me and do a little rain dance for us folks in Texas this weekend.  We sure would appreciate it while we bake in the oven.


Comments

  1. Yuck, 104! I hope it cools down sooooon!

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  2. It would be at least 100 every day in Israel, too, when I was visiting. On the other hand, it's nice to have heat, at least in Finland, since the rest of the year will be cold. It all depends on the perspective!

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  3. I had to google 100 degrees to get degrees celcius (37…. Ouch)!! I thought of you when I turned on CNN this morning and saw a huge orange circle over Texas. That’s crazy hot! Perfect time for ice cream sandwiches though?

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  4. HOTTT!!!! Oh goodness. Is it humid down there too? I've never been, so I have no clue.

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  5. It's suppose to get to 107 by Sunday, for us; so I'll be baking right along with you. Won't that be special? :)

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  6. Whoa! 104? Will not complain about our hot weather over here anymore. Keep cppl, Rooth. Enjoy that air-conditioning:D

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  7. Listen, it's supposed to hit THE EIGHTIES here. PEOPLE ARE NERVOUS.

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  8. I know it must be hellish, but I am jealous. It's rain and cold cold cold here. Lets swap for a bit, shall we?

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  9. It's been in the 80s and 90s here recently, but every afternoon for the past week it has violently thunderstormed and poured at 4:30 or 5pm, like clockwork. Too much humidity! It's gross.

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  10. Yikes! Doctor Who AND the Texas heat are going to make the wait for November seem like forever.

    Proceed with caution.

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  11. Yeesh! I'll stop complaining about 85 degree weather now!

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  12. It's been ridiculously hot here in KC this week, as well. I don't know how you southern folk do it?! I've practically taken two naps a day since the heat hit. Stay alive! ..and pale as a lily. :)

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  13. normally i could definitely get that rain dance going for you but apparently we are headed for a heatwave too. i am excited but i am sure i will be complaining in no time at all. i think you theory about the giant malls is probably exactly right. have a good weekend!

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  14. We finally have a warm day here, too, and by "warm" I mean a high of 77 degrees. I'm definitely planning on dining al fresco for lunch today, even if it just means taking my little turkey sandwich to the park across the street for 20 minutes!

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  15. it's 'freezing' here. 8 degrees this morning when I wanted to go for a run. that would be 46 degrees for you. I give you some of my cold and you send some heat over. how does that sound? meet in the middle??

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  16. Ugh- it is 110 here this weekend. I feel your pain!

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  17. stay indoors... heat like that one is really dangerous! have a nice one!

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  18. Ah! I know what you mean -- it's in the 100's here all week. I think Monday it's suppose to reach up to 110. It's awful. And definitely makes me want to stay in side the entire summer. :( ...and I was wanting to go hiking in two weeks too!

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  19. Ugh, I'm so sorry. At least you don't have humidity? Actually 100+ is hot no matter what. I hope it rains!

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  20. Agreed - it is far too hot here in Texas. I'm ready for fall... or winter, actually :)

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  21. Least you have some sun! The UK is suffering the worst summer ever! Rain and grey, barely had more than 3 days of sun all last month, rubbish!
    Daisy Dayz

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  22. sunday was a year ago it was 106, and i thought i was gonna pass out. i can't imagine 100 every day. ahhhhh!

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  23. Wow, so hot. It's been so cold and miserable here in the UK so far this summer. It's meant to get hot next week though. I bet we all complain it's too hot then!

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