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Post by Gene on Jul 29, 2009 6:03:30 GMT 9
2 years ago i replaced a 30 year old gas furnace with a new lennox that came withe the latest "green" advantages and warrenties... at the time i was really hot to trot about putting in AC... i was also looking a a 35 + year old roof .... well, i decided to go with replacing the roof, cause 1 of these days im gonna retire and want all the long term things taken care of... i had the forthsight to have the heating people include the module in the furnace for the a/c.... so maybe, if i survive this forecasted heatwave of 100F... :confused
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Post by Gene on Jul 29, 2009 6:14:16 GMT 9
alright guys, we had a pretty good run on the winter weather thread. now it looks like the country is in the middle of a heat wave that has finally spread the the great north west... lets hear from all you folks on what its like in your part of the world, to include korea and all parts east and west... today they are predicting 100 +...something to break all of seattles records... its hot and somewhat muggy here. ft lewis is sending out about 4000 troopers and all the supplies needed... thats what i do right at the moment... iv spent the past 2 days marshalling and loading a group of humm-v's, connexs and supply pallets on board several c-17's... its hot work in the a/c as well as on the ground around the jet... i feel for the army all suited out in their desert gear... cause im sweating my a$$ of in what i wear in hot weather... thats my story to get this thread off the ground...whats yours  |
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Post by pat perry on Jul 29, 2009 6:21:23 GMT 9
2 years ago i replaced a 30 year old gas furnace with a new lennox that came withe the latest "green" advantages and warrenties... at the time i was really hot to trot about putting in AC... i was also looking a a 35 + year old roof .... well, i decided to go with replacing the roof, cause 1 of these days im gonna retire and want all the long term things taken care of... i had the forthsight to have the heating people include the module in the furnace for the a/c.... so maybe, if i survive this forecasted heatwave of 100F...  Gene, Have you already replaced your roof? Are radient barriers a big deal in your Lattitude? (to lower attic temps) Just curious. I just replaced my roof with a steel one with crushed granite sprayed on that has a radient barrier underneath it. My attic temp difference to ambient is 7-8 degrees rather than they former 25-35 degrees. Plus my home owners insurance dropped $357 a year. AC runs a lot less too. www.steelrockroofs.com Pat P. :us_flag |
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Post by Gene on Jul 29, 2009 6:27:00 GMT 9
unfortunatly at this writing the roof is now 2 years old... thanks for the thought...l :god_bless_usa
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Post by Bullhunter on Jul 29, 2009 14:26:28 GMT 9
It was 95 in Port Ludlow today between 2 and 4PM.
It's my understanding that Thursday is suppose to be the hottest day.
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Post by lindel on Jul 29, 2009 23:06:21 GMT 9
We're currently having the coldest July in Chicagoland in 66 years. Avg temp of 68.1 or so. Give or take a few tenths.
Back home (Dallas) it's been in the 100's more than 23 days in July.
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Post by az09 on Jul 29, 2009 23:17:28 GMT 9
San Antonio, Texas.... today will be the 35th day of 100+ temps this summer . Couple this with at least a decade of drought conditions and you must agree some one has left the gates of Hell ajar. Would the next poor soul to enter there please close the gates securely.
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Post by Bullhunter on Jul 29, 2009 23:35:15 GMT 9
Just talked to my daughter at Dover AFB, DE. At 0630 it was already 80 degrees.
At 0630 in Port Ludlow, WA at 0630 it was 60 degrees. Just wonder how hot it will get today?
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Post by az09 on Jul 30, 2009 1:17:01 GMT 9
As I went to check the mail I noticed that we had over cast skies of very moist looking clouds. I'm guessing our 100+ temps today may not happen.
I've done all I can do, washed both cars, hung out some washing to dry, planned an outdoor party, cut my grass, turned over a flower garden, and hung out the "rain rock".
Now if only the cold front heading south from north Texas doesn't fall apart prior to arrival in south Texas we maybe wet by tomorrow. We only had a 10% chance of rain today. As it were we are 2 feet from stage 3 water restrictions.
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Post by Gene on Jul 30, 2009 3:25:53 GMT 9
the radio says that they started recording the temp. in wa. in 1891. they are predicting 101F today. that will be the hottest in the recorded history in this state. its hot out here in lakewood... the cars in the shop getting the glass replaced in the rear of the convertible top... i figure the tops staying up for a while...yes the a/c works...thank goodness!! im using the local bus to get to and from the top shop...the riders are looking pretty ragged...the a/c on the buses are working pretty good, but stepping off into the sun is quite a jolt :us_flag
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Post by Gene on Jul 30, 2009 3:29:23 GMT 9
San Antonio, Texas.... today will be the 35th day of 100+ temps this summer . Couple this with at least a decade of drought conditions and you must agree some one has left the gates of Hell ajar. Would the next poor soul to enter there please close the gates securely. you texas guys are all over the news a lot with all that heat...and i think we may join you in the next day or two... |
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Post by biendhoa on Jul 30, 2009 3:47:28 GMT 9
Just a normal day here in sunny florida . 90~95 degrees no big deal. :beer :  |
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jul 30, 2009 5:40:03 GMT 9
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Dan, Dan, you may be the problem. You did everything correctly, almost.
According to Steve Browne, a Santone weather guru for you non Texans, the Rain Rock is only to keep rain away during Fiesta. He tried a chip off the rain rock to bring rain, and drove the clouds away.
Take down the rain rock.
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Post by Bullhunter on Jul 30, 2009 9:53:47 GMT 9
Damn, one of my granddaughters caught a cold last week and today it hit me including sore throat. It the Zicam right away and hope that will shorten it and lesson it.
I don't know which is better. Being sick in cool winter weather on in hot dry summer weather.
Watch being in that cold airconditioning and then out in that 101 degree tempature change. Thats the mix that can help trigger a cold, is it not?
It's so darn hot my dog stood still while I hosed her off about 2PM. She loved it.
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Post by Gene on Jul 30, 2009 10:33:33 GMT 9
well according to ole steve at komo tv.. we hit 103...even though mcchord reported 104.... he said he checked death valley for a comparision...it was 106 there... all these numbers... lets just say its really warm out... how is the weather?? and how are you doing??... iv got all the windows and doors open...got a awning on the west side, and 5 fans blowing the really warm air around.. its not really that bad... i used to go to places and spend good $$$ sweltering at a resort. :  |
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Post by adart on Jul 31, 2009 3:33:58 GMT 9
The Iowa weather has been cool, temps mostly in the 70s and some 60s.Cool at night lower 50s. After having a wet spring are now in kind of a dry spell. Could go down as the coldest July on record. Saves on the old A.C. bill. :snowman
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Post by az09 on Jul 31, 2009 5:23:53 GMT 9
No No Jim, this rain rock is an "Okie" rain rock. The Texican rain rock is hoisted at Fiesta Time and other week long parties to prevent rainouts. The "Okie" rain rock is used to detect rain has fallen. If'n it be wet there has been rain, if'n it be dry it hasn't rained. It's a much better indicator of precip verifications.
Just had the cold / cool front come through, had a big blast of wind and the dark clouds are spinning around and stuff.
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jul 31, 2009 5:55:43 GMT 9
 Oh! The Okie Rain Rock. Yeah, I remember them from when I lived outside Duncan. Very accurate.They also told you how high the wind speed was. It it blew away, well, you knew you had a twister pass by. We has some strong, 42MPH, winds a bit ago. The temperature has dropped from 103 to 74.7. May even get some wet stuff on the patio. South Texas! 'Nuff said. Jim :god_bless_usa
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Post by az09 on Jul 31, 2009 7:13:22 GMT 9
YES ... the rock just indicated we had a big sprinkle in our neighborhood. Hoping to see it entirely wet soon.
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Post by Gene on Jul 31, 2009 7:39:37 GMT 9
Oh! The Okie Rain Rock. Yeah, I remember them from when I lived outside Duncan. Very accurate.They also told you how high the wind speed was. It it blew away, well, you knew you had a twister pass by. We has some strong, 42MPH, winds a bit ago. The temperature has dropped from 103 to 74.7. May even get some wet stuff on the patio. South Texas! 'Nuff said. Jim  hey, keeps us informed on the rain situation....the big thing in the news right now is the texas drought... that affects the meat and cotton industries... hope to hear of a good rain soon.. :us_flag |
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