Subj : Re: Heat wave
To   : Digimaus
From : Ed Vance
Date : Tue Jul 22 2025 13:15:17



> I used to love the cold.  I still prefer it over the heat but with diabetic
> neuropathy and arthritis, the cold now brings on an additional element of
> constant pain after a week or so of cold.  I plan on buying a larger, thicker
> winter coat in September as well as a few pairs of long johns.

> Where I am, we generally don't get snow and ice until January or Februrary so
> I still enjoy taking my mobility scooter to the local veterans' hospital I'm
> seen at.  It's about a 10 mile (16 km) round trip which is usually doable but
> last year, I noticed that I have become much more sensitive to the wind so I
> need the long johns now.  Thankfully, my prosthetic shoes are very
> well-built and made of high quality leather so my feet don't get too cold.

> I do wear a wool hat and insulasted gloves.  I may have to start wearing a
> ski mask hat as my face seems to be a lot m,ore sensitive to cold and my skin
> is becoming much more sensative to cold.

> I also should start making a Thermos of hot cocoa or beef broth to bring with
> me to enjoy along the way too.  A good Thermos bottle is a real investment
> these days but well worth it!  I like this one: https://tinyurl.com/2trp5xdn
> (amazon.com).

> I turn 53 next month and I have to remind myself that I'm not 18 anymore...

> -- Sean

> ... Diner's Dilemma: a clean tie attracts the soup of the day.
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When I was working I was outside one February day and the wind blew, it rained,
then sleet and snow began.
That day i made a promise to myself not to ever complain about hot wx.

If someone says its too hot in August, I will say " think of February.".

BTW, hope your birthday is real good to you.
You wrote about not being 18 anymore, well twist those numbers around and add a
couple years to it to equal my age.

I do try to be a good old LID.

Speaking of fans in the house, my QTH has a second door to the half bath
instead of a wall.
We have a fan on a stand and if both doors to the half bath are open and the
fan is running the air circulates through the rooms.
73 de Ed W9ODR .  .
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