Texas Spring/Summer Thread

[blueriver]

What temps are you guys showing? I've got 105 on the porch ... in the shade with the breeze !! All week is supposed to be warm. I have mister's, sprinklers and fans running to keep the stock cool (er)

 

[Bird]

It's only 102 here, both officially, and according to my infrared thermometer here on our patio.

 

[jinman]

I think we are in for a hot week. I didn't notice the temperature yesterday, but I'm sure it was in triple digits. Last weekend, we went to Weatherford, TX to buy some peaches and also bought a big Isreal melon and a seedless orange meat watermelon. The Israel melon was super sweet and we all enjoyed it. I've had the watermelon in my spare refrigerator for a week and we cut it yesterday afternoon. YUM! It is cold, sweet, and the perfect snack for a hot triple-digit afternoon. Watching the Olympics and eating watermelon is great lazy man's activity.

 

[Western]

107* here today and light winds, humidity fairly low is the only good thing.

The news talked about an interesting web site concerning the North Texas area and water use, thought I'd post the link for those that may be interested.

Save North Texas Water

 

[jinman]

107* here today and light winds, humidity fairly low is the only good thing.

If I ignore the heat, will it go away? Of course, what I mean by "ignore" is sitting inside under the air conditioning with a big glass of iced tea.:thumbsup:

 

[Bird]

And in addition to the heat, we've had a small skunk in our back yard a couple of times at night in the last week. Sure have to be careful about letting the chihuahua out at night. The city animal control guy has some traps you can borrow at no cost; just a $50 deposit, but I just talked to him and they're all out right now. So now I'm trying to decide whether to buy my own.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

If I ignore the heat, will it go away? Of course, what I mean by "ignore" is sitting inside under the air conditioning with a big glass of iced tea.:thumbsup:

Or lemonade, margarita, pina colada, or possibly even an ice cold barley pop.

Or, better yet, an air conditioned cab tractor. Another reason to buy one is, West Nile virus, they just had their 1st fatality in Austin Tx. and all they would say is that the man "was in his fifties when people are more susceptable to these kinds of things" I'm saying Holy Cr*P, almost everyone I know on the board is about that age so....

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

and they are saying this high pressure heat wave could persist most of August with little or no precipitation...

 

[Western]

If I ignore the heat, will it go away? Of course, what I mean by "ignore" is sitting inside under the air conditioning with a big glass of iced tea.:thumbsup:

Sounds like a good idea, great time of year to make "sun tea" too! Mornings are still pleasant, but it sure isn't taking long to heat up.

Bird, if you where closer I'd let you use mine. $50 deposit?, they wont come trap it for you?

 

[Bird]

Bird, if you where closer I'd let you use mine. $50 deposit?, they wont come trap it for you?

Dennis, I got a trap from them before to catch a feral cat. They deliver the trap, and when you have something caught, they come get it. Before, I did the deposit as they asked; i.e., I wrote the city a check for $50, but they never cashed it; just returned it when they got their trap back.

However . . . I went to Tractor Supply Co. this morning and found they currently have a sale going; 2 traps, one large, one small for $25. So with tax, it was $27.06 and I now own 2 traps.