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Ted Bouras's avatar

My favorite season is fall. Summer days (over 85 F/ 29 C) have become harder to tolerate. Thanks for listing your tips on how you try to stay cool. I try to complete my errands before 10am. Since Melanie has lived in AZ longer than me, she schooled me early on in opening the house up during the coolest parts of the morning then shutting the blinds and windows before it gets too warm. I was down in Phoenix about 10 days ago and when I got out of the car at 4pm, the temp was 111 degrees. When I got into the car at 10pm to drive home, it was over 90 degrees. Crazy.

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Yvonne Kaisinger's avatar

Same, Ted! I can't even imagine being in Phoenix at 111 degrees 🥵 I've been escaping the heat in Vienna and visited my parents for the last few weeks and even though days are still hot, mornings are a lot cooler, as are nights, which has been a great relief. Looking forward to fall though 😁🍁

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Jana's avatar

As someone who has had long covid for several months, summer '22 the worst of them for sure, and who has had migraines since childhood, I find the info and tips extremely useful. Even though I am so much better than I used to be, my body remembers. I don't tolerate those hot summer days like I used to before covid. Anyhow I truly appreciate you sharing your experience. Hang in there, autumn is just around the corner!

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Yvonne Kaisinger's avatar

Thank you for your reply & for reading, Jana! I am glad you found some tips useful. These chronic illnesses really change how one experiences heat, don't they? Good to hear that you're doing better! And yeah, can't wait for autumn 😊🍁

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