Re: July 4

Andrea, do you have fireworks, public or neighborhood, near you? That's
sure to have you end up, once again, with 3 dogs on your head.

--
Kitty 
neIN, Zone5

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> How' re those Margaritas coming? Hope everyone is having a nice, relaixing 
> weeked, although that's probably too much to hope for. Have a good one! 
> 
> 
> Andrea H 
> Beaufort, SC 
> 
> 
> > [Original Message] 
> > From: David Franzman 
> > To: 
> > Date: 7/1/2005 8:54:45 PM 
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] a few tips for coping/ now trip 
> > 
> > Hey Jim 
> > 
> > It was great. I have to say from Talahassee to Baton Rouge looks 
> identical. 
> > That's the problem with being in a hurry and having to travel by 
> interstate. 
> > Once there though Louisiana is one of my favorite states. Very nice 
> people, 
> > great food and really good places to check out. We've been to New 
> Orleans 
> > once before for a week but this time we had all of about 6 hours. N.O. 
> > should not be rushed through. You should meander like the river that 
> runs 
> > through it. However, it's still a great place even in a hurry. 
> > 
> > Now my son and nephew are away camping for the weekend so I bought some 
> Don 
> > Julio Anejo (tequila), whipped up a batch of my famous salsa, rented a 
> > couple of movies and we're going to relax. 
> > 
> > Happy 4th to all 
> > 
> > David 
> > http://www.atouchofthetropics.net 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "james singer" 
> > To: 
> > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 3:52 PM 
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] a few tips for coping/ now trip 
> > 
> > 
> > > So, David--how was the trip through the bayous? 
> > > 
> > > On Jul 1, 2005, at 6:19 PM, David Franzman wrote: 
> > > 
> > >> And two hours west of you we were about 85 until the fog rolled and it 
> > >> cooled to a nice 65. That's California for you. 
> > >> 
> > >> David 
> > >> http://www.atouchofthetropics.net 
> > >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa" 
> > >> To: 
> > >> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 7:41 AM 
> > >> Subject: Re: [CHAT] a few tips for coping w/ heat from East Texas 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >>> Hmmm- yesterday was the first day we hit 100. Funny- now Sacramento 
> is 
> > >>> a cool spot to live?? 
> > >>> 
> > >>> Theresa 
> > >>> 
> > >>> Donna wrote: 
> > >>> 
> > >>>> SAY WHAT! We have been in that 100 degree crap for 
> > >>>> weeks now! Actually today it is supposed to be cold, 
> > >>>> only 79 for a high... I can't wait!:) 
> > >>>> 
> > >>>> I have a craft made thing for my neck- has something 
> > >>>> inbetween the material, swells up when you put in 
> > >>>> water (read ice water). Keeps you cool for a time... 
> > >>>> then back in the ice water for 10 minutes and you are 
> > >>>> ready to go again... It does work! 
> > >>>> 
> > >>>> Donna 
> > >>>> 
> > >>>> --- Lynda Young wrote: 
> > >>>> 
> > >>>> 
> > >>>> 
> > >>>>> 101 here yesterday, Pam - it's getting brutal. Add 
> > >>>>> in the humidity 
> > >>>>> factor and we're talking about feels like 110. You'd 
> > >>>>> feel right at home 
> > >>>>> here. And, Rich, we really would appreciate some 
> > >>>>> rain. Would even 
> > >>>>> settle for it over the holiday weekend! 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> Lynda 
> > >>>>> Zone 7 - West TN 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> -----Original Message----- 
> > >>>>> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net 
> > >>>>> [o*@hort.net] On 
> > >>>>> Behalf Of Pam Evans 
> > >>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:49 PM 
> > >>>>> To: gardenchat@hort.net 
> > >>>>> Subject: [CHAT] a few tips for coping w/ heat from 
> > >>>>> East Texas 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> In honor of our first 100 degree day of the year, I 
> > >>>>> thought I'd share 
> > >>>>> this. Get a rag or small dish towel and wet it, 
> > >>>>> then wring out 
> > >>>>> slightly. Get some peppermint oil and drop about 4 
> > >>>>> drops along the 
> > >>>>> length of it. Wet it slightly again and knead for 
> > >>>>> a few moments to 
> > >>>>> work the oil throughout the rag. Wear this around 
> > >>>>> your neck while 
> > >>>>> working in the yard and you'll feel cooler. Also 5 
> > >>>>> or 6 drops in your 
> > >>>>> bath is most cooling and refreshing. For those of 
> > >>>>> you prone to leg 
> > >>>>> & foot cramps, drink a big glass of orange juice 
> > >>>>> before going out in the 
> > >>>>> yard, morning and afternoon. 8 to 12 oz. The 
> > >>>>> potassium prevents the 
> > >>>>> cramps and all the water you are drinking flushes 
> > >>>>> that out. So it needs 
> > >>>>> to be replenished. Or eat a banana if you don't 
> > >>>>> like juice. It makes a 
> > >>>>> difference. 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> Hope that helps y'all not so accustomed to this type 
> > >>>>> of heat. 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> -- 
> > >>>>> Pam Evans 
> > >>>>> Kemp TX 
> > >>>>> zone 8A 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> 
> > >>>>> 
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> > > Island Jim 
> > > Southwest Florida 
> > > 27.0 N, 82.4 W 
> > > Hardiness Zone 10 
> > > Heat Zone 10 
> > > Minimum 30 F [-1 C] 
> > > Maximum 100 F [38 C] 
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