Zebra
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too hot or too cold?
for me .... too hot is worse
for me .... too hot is worse
which temerature do you find worse?
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Mack The Finger
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The heat index here was 98 F...I stayed in all day.
SweetSue92
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At least in the heat you can go outside for small bits, or sit in the evening outside. Of course, I live in MI, where a 95 degree day is ungodly hot.
That said, I DO NOT LIKE the cold.
SweetSue92
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Yeah, that's too hot.
I was in Germany mid June and the temperature was in the low 80's (27-28C) and could not have been any better. In Rome for 5 days last week of June and it never got below 98 degrees. I see the heat wave is still hanging around.
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airplanemechanic
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As a jogger, I don't like "too cold" but I like cold. If it's "too hot" I can wait until it cools down in the morning or evening to jog. But if it's "too cold" then its going to be that way all day.
I guess without a definition of "too hot" and "too cold" I have to kind of fill in the blanks myself.
A couple of weeks ago I got caught in the "heat dome" of the northeast where it was over 100 degrees in PA. I got caught about a mile from the truck looking at going up a hill for 3/4 of a mile. I was like I can't do it. I'm done. Then a matter of seconds later a mail lady happens to drive by, sees me, and offers me a bottle of water. She could see I was on the verge of passing out. I drank the entire bottle of water and continued my trip uneventfully to the truck.
She was a blessing from God. Period.
I guess without a definition of "too hot" and "too cold" I have to kind of fill in the blanks myself.
A couple of weeks ago I got caught in the "heat dome" of the northeast where it was over 100 degrees in PA. I got caught about a mile from the truck looking at going up a hill for 3/4 of a mile. I was like I can't do it. I'm done. Then a matter of seconds later a mail lady happens to drive by, sees me, and offers me a bottle of water. She could see I was on the verge of passing out. I drank the entire bottle of water and continued my trip uneventfully to the truck.
She was a blessing from God. Period.
SweetSue92
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It's so interesting to think about the different climates around the world, at least I think so. For example, where I live, summer temps are usually mid-80s for highs, and winter highs usually float upper 20s or so.
However, we have extremes. It has been as hot as 105 in the summer (that would be an extreme record) and as cold as -25 in the winter (again, record temps). On an average summer we reach the 90s at least a few times. On an average winter, we dip to 0.
Mack The Finger
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Thats is like hot as satin's testicals !
SweetSue92
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Oh.....you're in Tennessee. That explains a lot.
We went to North Carolina a few years ago in July. The air felt like I should be WADING through it. SO SO HOT.
We were chatting about Michigan and people were astounded we have nighttime bonfires all year round. Sometimes in the summer you even need to bring a sweatshirt!
DGS49
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If it's "too cold," you can always bundle up and be reasonably comfortable. If it's "too hot" there is really nothing you can do about it. I'm beginning to think that the Arabs have it about right. You are better off being covered up in extreme heat - except at a swimming venue, I guess. Look at Mexican agricultural and landscaping workers...almost always covered up.
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I got caught out on a highway in one of those 'lake effect' snows one time in Michigan. lol I still marvel at being alive from driving through it. I had to guess where the road was and hoped I didn't run off of it.
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Mexicans keep different hours, or used to. Dinner time for them was like midnight; they would sleep during the afternoons when the heat was the highest. When I lived in EL Paso, almost nobody but Anglos was outside in the afternoons, lol.
AI Overview
In some parts of Mexico, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, a midday break, sometimes including a siesta, is still practiced, allowing people to rest during the hottest part of the day. However, in larger cities and more modernized workplaces, a standard workday with a set lunch break is more common.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Siesta Culture:
In some regions of Mexico, particularly in the north and coastal areas, and among older generations, the tradition of a siesta, or midday break, is still observed. This typically involves a break for lunch and rest during the hottest part of the afternoon.
- Modernized Workplaces:
In larger cities and more industrialized sectors, a more standardized workday with a set lunch break is typical, similar to many other countries.
- Variations:
The extent to which siestas are practiced can vary depending on the region, the specific industry, and individual businesses. Some businesses may close completely for a period in the afternoon, while others may have staggered shifts or offer shorter lunch breaks.
- Cultural Significance:
The siesta is not just a physical rest but also a cultural practice deeply rooted in the desire to avoid the intense heat of the afternoon sun and to enjoy a midday meal and relaxation.
- I keep those kind of hours myself now.
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Harry Dresden
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i have lived in the cold ,western NY, and now live in a place from june to sept that can get pretty warm....but has nice winters....
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I have been at -63 standing and plus128.
They are both terrible.
They are both terrible.
Mr Natural
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We are tropical animals we were meant to be warm.
MarathonMike
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The older I get, the longer and hotter the summers seem to get in Arizona. That said, I could not live in the North with those frigid winters.
