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Sun Sun Go Away!

I never thought I would be uttering those 4 words, but this hot weather has just gone on way to long. You expect this kind of weather in August and September, but not in June and July.

When I went on my bike ride this morning it was already 72F at 7:30 AM, and the sun was shining. Not only that, but the humidity was very high. I actually thought I was having a hot flash or maybe even a night sweat, although I don't think you can have night sweats once you wake up.

Anywaze, I was struggling just to maintain the pace of the group, and didn't think I could finish the ride, which was relatively short at 44 miles. But I struggled on, knowing I would regret it if I didn't, and fortunately, another one of those great things about California, as we got closer to the coast, near Huntington beach to be exact, we encountered a marine layer that dropped the temperature an estimated 10F to 15F.

For the first time in a long while it actually felt cool, and I couldn't believe I welcomed it. My energy level picked up, and I managed to finish the ride without any problems. I'm even ready for more, although I will admit, I took a shower, and am comfortably sitting in my air conditioned house right now.

There are actually some clouds outside, along with a nice breeze, which I hope is an indication of things to come, that is a cool down in temperatures in the coming days. I know it is predicted to rain tomorrow and Tuesday.

We shall see!!

Comments

Becky said…
I know it's so hot. What's up with the weather?

And poor John has to work outdoors in this heat.

This is the first summer I've ever wished we had an air conditioner.

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