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Post by Don on Jul 31, 2006 8:03:11 GMT -5
It's that time of the week again!
I spent last week taking a car-ferry across Lake Michigan and vacationing in Ludinton, MI. It's a 4 hour crossing, plenty of time to notice the smokers hanging near the railings for their fix.
I was surprised to see not that many choosing to smoke.
Never wanted a smoke at all. A break from the kids, perhaps, but not a smoke.
10-27-99
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Post by slim on Jul 31, 2006 8:22:36 GMT -5
We went for a ride through all the towns along lake Michigan last summer and found it very beautiful.
I am preparing for the heat zone for the next couple days...we are expected to hit 100 degrees.
No smoking for me.
_slim
5 Years 1 Month 2 Weeks 5 Days 14 Hours 50 Minutes 2 Seconds.
Cigarettes not smoked: 56268.
Money saved: $11,253.71.
Time/Life saved: 1 Yr 3 Wks 4 Days 18 Hrs 5 Mins 25 Secs
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Post by Ann on Jul 31, 2006 8:27:35 GMT -5
Hi Guys, there is a heat advisory for us today and tomorrow so no morning walk for us today or tomorrow. The humidity is so bad that my windows are steamed and have been for this past week. Who asked for this weather?
I'm still smoke free
Jan 20, 2000
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Post by PatB on Jul 31, 2006 10:41:31 GMT -5
Can't beleive this heat this year! Didn't put in the window AC this year because hubby and I are always working and Daughter in Japan(foreign exchange) Figured since we only use it a day or two in the summer anyway....
Who knew that Illinois could have so many multi day heat advisaries! if it keeps up I think we'll have to rethink the AC thing lol
at least its still better than cold and snow...and not smoking at least I'm not heating up my lungs too.
Pat
2 yrs, 9 months, 3 weeks and 6 days
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Post by Flo on Jul 31, 2006 15:11:18 GMT -5
Our heat wave has passed. It's about 70 degrees now and a bit cloudy. Should pick up by the end of the week. We have a long weekend this weekend and the forecast is sun but not a heat wave, probably 75 degrees or so. Good enough type of weather. Sorry about everyone suffering through the heat wave. Drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun!
I was in a meeting last week and one of the people is a smoker. It became obvious to me why she always made flippant remarks - it's to end the conversation so she can go for a fix - and sure enough, at 20 min's she started her flippant remarks and at 30 min's she just got up! Can you imagine! Just got up and left for her fix. Luckily the owner also smokes so he went along with it but I was so thankful that I am no longer addicted, that I no longer do such shameful things because of my addiction.
Don't get me started on the wonders of not smoking! I just love it. Yet on the weekend, I had a couple of craves - strange - they only lasted a second - but they were there - it's not over yet. Sun Tsu, "The Art of War" - in victory, tighten the helmet.
Have a great week everyone!
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Post by KAREN on Jul 31, 2006 15:31:40 GMT -5
Present and accounted for here....even in this hot Minnesota weather...sheesh that sounds funny saying that...lmao. Have a great week gang!!
Hugs,
Karen
I have been quit for 10 Months, 3 Weeks, 1 Day, 18 hours, 31 minutes and 55 seconds (325 days). I have saved $2,606.17 by not smoking 13,030 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Months, 2 Days, 8 hours and 10 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 9/8/2005 9:00 PM
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Post by dorothy on Jul 31, 2006 21:17:18 GMT -5
Heat and humidity here in Illinos is HORRIBLE!!!
But we are still smokefree.
Dorothy:
Two years, six months, three weeks, three days, 13 hours, 45 minutes and 42 seconds. 37462 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,129.09. Life saved: 18 weeks, 4 days, 1 hour, 50 minutes.
Roger:
Four years, seven months, one week, six days, 11 hours, 16 minutes and 49 seconds. 67458 cigarettes not smoked, saving $14,638.19. Life saved: 33 weeks, 3 days, 5 hours, 30 minutes.
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Post by ncpops on Jul 31, 2006 22:04:54 GMT -5
Gee, to think I was considering visiting the cooler climates of Northern America. Now, Vancover sounds really good! Maybe a visit with Santa at the North Pole can be arranged.
Tue thru Fri is 100 +heat index. This is the hotter month for us (another astute observation).
Let's pack dry ice in our shorts and forge ahead to face the summer world.
Jimpops
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Post by batman on Aug 1, 2006 5:03:50 GMT -5
i understand how you folks feel about the heat but it will pass. i had to use a co-workers cell phone yesterday. he is a smoker. guess how that smelled !!!!!! i never realized how much the smell transfered onto clothing and objects. proud to say 3 years two weeks.
batman
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Post by Elaine on Aug 1, 2006 7:24:02 GMT -5
Heat advisories for MA also (heat indices of 105-107!). Stay cool everyone!
One year, eleven months, one day, 10 hours, 24 minutes and 27 seconds. 28017 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,502.17. Life saved: 13 weeks, 6 days, 6 hours, 45 minutes.
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Post by Flo on Aug 1, 2006 15:10:43 GMT -5
Here's an article I came across regarding heat, which may be of assistance to those of you in the heat zone:
Evaporative Cooling, Summer Heat, and the Heat Index
From Rachelle Kean,Your Guide to Weather.
I'm Sweating Again!
But it's a dry heat!
Most have heard this statement about summer heat at some point. But what does it mean? The Heat Index is another name for apparent temperature. By definition, the Heat Index is the relationship between temperature and humidity which can produce detrimental effects on the body. When high temperatures are combined with high humidity, look out! It feels VERY warm!
Why do you sweat?
Most people know sweating is a process your body uses to cool down. You body is always trying to maintain an even body temperature. Sweating reduces body heat through a process known as evaporative cooling. Just like getting out of a pool in the summer time, a small wind will be enough movement across your wet skin to create cooling. Try this simple experiment right now:
1. Lick the back of your hand.
2. Blow gently across your hand. You should already feel a cooling sensation.
3. Now, blot your hand dry and use the opposite hand to feel the actual temperature of your skin. It will actually be cooler to the touch!
During the summer, humidity in certain areas of the world is very high. High humidity means the air is holding a lot of water. But there is a limit to the amount of water air can hold. Think of it this way...If you have a glass of water and a pitcher, no matter how much water is in the pitcher, you simply cannot make a glass "hold" more water.
Relative Humidity is a "Glass Half Full".
Because the air can only "hold" so much water. we report relative humidity in a percentage value. A glass half full of water is compared to a relative humidity of 50%. That same glass filled within an inch of the top rim may have a relative humidity of 90%.
Going back to the idea of evaporative cooling, if there is no where for water to evaporate to, then it stays on your skin surface. In other words, when the relative humidity is very high, there is only a little room in that glass for more water.
If the Heat Index is High in Your Area...
When you sweat, the only way you cool down is through evaporation of water from your skin. But if the air is holding too much water already, the sweat stays on your skin and you get little to no relief from the heat.
A high Heat Index value shows a small chance of evaporative cooling from the skin. You even feel like it is hotter outside because you can't rid your skin of the excess water. In many areas of the world, that sticky, humid feeling is nothing more than...
Your Body Says: Wow, my sweating mechanism is not cooling my body very well because the high temperatures and high relative humidity combine to create less than ideal conditions for the evaporative cooling effects of water from surfaces.
You and I say: Wow, it is hot and sticky today! I better get in the shade!
Either way you look at it, the Heat Index is designed to keep you safe in the summertime. Keep on alert for all signs of summer heat illnesses and know the danger zones!"
Lots of water folks! I like Jimpops suggestion of dry ice in your shorts.
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Post by judyb on Aug 2, 2006 12:05:37 GMT -5
Welcome to my weather, y'all!!! You're experiencing what we live with for 9 months out of the year!!!
too hot to smoke!!
Eight years, one week, six days, 2 hours, 32 minutes and 56 seconds. 102728 cigarettes not smoked, saving $8,988.76. Life saved: 50 weeks, 6 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes.
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Post by forlove on Aug 6, 2006 13:33:34 GMT -5
:-[Help !
I am new to this or any form. How do I find the currant postings? someone who is on at the same time I am?
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Post by bubby on Aug 6, 2006 17:20:21 GMT -5
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