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Offline okxd45

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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #40 on: July 20, 2011, 12:03:33 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 19, 2011, 01:46:12 PM
How'd the interview go? Good luck with it.

Thanks, it went very well!  Looks like we will be moving in September.  The job will entail working alot of hours, but very rewarding.  And besides that, the "signifcant heat waves" will be few and far between!
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #41 on: July 20, 2011, 01:43:24 PM »
During 2011, the Seattle area has had just 78 minutes of summer which a meterologist defined as the amount of time the temp was 80F and above. And if the calculation is based on amount of time the temp has been at or above 75 the answer is....18 hrs and 48 minutes, woohoo!!! :-\
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/dannywestneat/2015663852_danny20.html
On the bright side, moto riding has been great with cooler temps and minimal rain.   ;)
And during the summer if we want heat and dry wind we head over the Cascades to eastern WA about 90 minutes away from Seattle.
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #42 on: July 20, 2011, 02:24:44 PM »
Quote from: WhiZR on July 20, 2011, 01:43:24 PM
During 2011, the Seattle area has had just 78 minutes of summer which a meterologist defined as the amount of time the temp was 80F and above. And if the calculation is based on amount of time the temp has been at or above 75 the answer is....18 hrs and 48 minutes, woohoo!!! :-\
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/dannywestneat/2015663852_danny20.html
On the bright side, moto riding has been great with cooler temps and minimal rain.   ;)
And during the summer if we want heat and dry wind we head over the Cascades to eastern WA about 90 minutes away from Seattle.

SSShhhhh, dont tell anyone, it rains everyday, we have 2 very large active volcanos (Mt Rainer and St Helens), and live in constant fear of a major lahar!   Nothing to see, move on 8)
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #43 on: July 20, 2011, 02:34:42 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 20, 2011, 09:21:04 AM
Yeah, that's me a fair weather rider.   8)  I have to be near Chicago this afternoon, if it wasn't for the stop and go traffic that I know I'm going to hit on the way back, I would have ridden the bike. I didn't relish the thought of sitting at all those stop lights with the fans kicking on while I bake in my jacket and helmet.

I can't speak for the rest of the guys but I stay here cuz it's where my job and my family are. I love the changing of the seasons and in the winter, it's time to get the sleds out!

Warming up nicely out there, 92 with an index of 105. Rather balmy.

Bring on the fall!

I didn't think the 08's had a heat problem......   :stirpot:
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #44 on: July 20, 2011, 03:21:16 PM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on July 20, 2011, 02:24:44 PM
SSShhhhh, dont tell anyone, it rains everyday, we have 2 very large active volcanos (Mt Rainer and St Helens), and live in constant fear of a major lahar!   Nothing to see, move on 8)


+1... the PNW is a dump, stay away!! (especially if you're from California...  ;D )
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #45 on: July 20, 2011, 09:59:19 PM »
It was terrible hot today, I think it hit low 70's!  I had to figure out how to open my jacket vents.
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #46 on: July 20, 2011, 10:03:41 PM »
Hit 72, had to figure how to open the vents on my helmet.  Man, I can't wait for cooler temps, I may have to cage it tomorow 8)
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #47 on: July 21, 2011, 05:33:34 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on July 20, 2011, 02:34:42 PM
I didn't think the 08's had a heat problem......   :stirpot:

Ha! When it's 101 and the relative humidity is 65% and your sitting at a stop light, they ALL have a heat problem.  :o
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #48 on: July 21, 2011, 05:34:19 AM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on July 20, 2011, 10:03:41 PM
Hit 72, had to figure how to open the vents on my helmet.  Man, I can't wait for cooler temps, I may have to cage it tomorow 8)

Why, I aughta...
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #49 on: July 21, 2011, 05:41:21 AM »
Here in Saint Joseph MI we usally don't get it as hot due in part to cooling winds from Lake MI but dang if it ain't HOT up here. It was still 93 degree F at 21:00 (9:PM) last night. Supposed to have another day of the same. I went out to the garage early yesterday to do a little tinker work on a couple of my guns so mind you I'm just standing at the workbench (with a big fan) and I can feel the sweat beading un and rolling down; too dam hot to enjoy myself.
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #50 on: July 21, 2011, 06:25:11 AM »
Its almost like AC right now (7:24am), light rain, 79*, 89% humidity, and and a nice low dew point of 75*
I cant wait till later when the sun comes out and the humidity climbs to almost 100%  :(
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #51 on: July 21, 2011, 08:31:14 AM »
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #52 on: July 21, 2011, 09:10:56 AM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 21, 2011, 05:34:19 AM
Why, I aughta...kick yer arse!!
Finished it fer ya ;)

chilly 59 this morning, almost broke out the gerbings, chose a fluffy liner instead.  Also closed the vents. 8)  If we see anything above 68 today it'll be a miracle.  By chance, have any of you tried the evapo vests?  They work as advertised, or better.  Have a cold glass of water or tea on me, I'll drink a hot coffee for you.  I can't wait till this winter when y'all start talking about winterizing yer bikes!

Here's to cooler weather for those of you who aint as fortunate as me,
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #53 on: July 21, 2011, 09:40:13 AM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on July 21, 2011, 09:10:56 AM
Finished it fer ya ;)

chilly 59 this morning, almost broke out the gerbings, chose a fluffy liner instead.  Also closed the vents. 8)  If we see anything above 68 today it'll be a miracle.  By chance, have any of you tried the evapo vests?  They work as advertised, or better.  Have a cold glass of water or tea on me, I'll drink a hot coffee for you.  I can't wait till this winter when y'all start talking about winterizing yer bikes!

Here's to cooler weather for those of you who aint as fortunate as me,

 :'(

I'm about ready to buy one of those evap vests!
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #54 on: July 21, 2011, 12:28:07 PM »
Quote from: okxd45 on July 20, 2011, 12:03:33 PM
Thanks, it went very well!  Looks like we will be moving in September.  The job will entail working alot of hours, but very rewarding.  And besides that, the "signifcant heat waves" will be few and far between!

Well done and congrats!
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #55 on: July 21, 2011, 01:14:38 PM »
Quote from: Conrad on July 21, 2011, 09:40:13 AM
:'(

I'm about ready to buy one of those evap vests!

I did the wet t-shirt trick last drill and it felt great for about 30 mins, but after that it was dry again!  The evap vests would definitely work here in OK with 15% humidity.  But alas, I am moving to PA.........woo hoo! 8)
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #56 on: July 21, 2011, 01:41:05 PM »
Thank God our bikes spit in the face of extreme heat.  I run mine through the Sonoran desert without issue. Mostly at idle speed. My ADV bike was at home, and like not having the right tool fopr the job i had to do the best i could  8)

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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #57 on: July 21, 2011, 02:14:31 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on July 21, 2011, 01:41:05 PM
Thank God our bikes spit in the face of extreme heat.  I run mine through the Sonoran desert without issue. Mostly at idle speed. My ADV bike was at home, and like not having the right tool fopr the job i had to do the best i could  8)


Spit? You sure that wasn't some kinda leak Steve?
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #58 on: July 21, 2011, 02:34:44 PM »
Steve couldnt handle our currently 60.1 and %100 humidity we have!  I guess I shouldnt have worn the mesh gear today :(
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Re: Significant heat wave likely next week.
« Reply #59 on: July 21, 2011, 02:40:23 PM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on July 21, 2011, 02:34:44 PM
Steve couldnt handle our currently 60.1 and %100 humidity we have!  I guess I shouldnt have worn the mesh gear today :(

In the past few weeks I've been in the desert tundra, snow of the rockies, and yesterday a 807 mile ride to the heat heat and humidity of Key West, Fl. southern most point in USA and 100% humidity with no rain.

naw...   my bike and I can't handle the elements
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