Not that there isn't a lot to complain about this week with temps cracking 100 here in Minnesota. The humidity is thick and the morning breezes remain wimpy so it makes sweating species pretty unhappy. Panting is tougher too as this technique also relies on evaporation to be effective. But I make do.
My Susan is a little crazy with time with her family numbers so depleted. So we have been hitting the walks to the tune of 5-6 miles each morning. Today, we hit day five of this inspired routine - which is way longer than Susan's normal attention span. I think she is also picturing the elevations of their upcoming trip to Glacier National Park (I get to go to the dog spa for the two weeks).
Today was so hot and humid that we saw only one other dog out along West River Road. It was moving slow. There were plenty of cyclists - including Dave - who generate their own breezes. The joggers looked more pained than usual.
The key to survival in the heat is, of course, lots of water. Not immersion in water - that is a horrible idea. Minneapolis parks often have these torture areas:
I prefer my water lapped up.
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| Check out this very civilized dog water fountain at Wabun Park in Minneapolis! |
Stay cool and have a happy 4th of July!
I'm so glad you're surviving this miserable weather! It has sure curtailed your fun-filled days out in the backyard. I hope it cools off soon if only for the sake of dogs and all the other animals suffering. I suppose you get kinda bored with your boys gone. Thank goodness for Susan!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Ms. Sparrow, it is rather dull here without my boys. Susan and Dave do their best to be interesting but they don't drop nearly enough food...well, maybe Dave does. I hope you are staying cool too!
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