Friday, July 22, 2011

Seek a Shady Spot

 
I've lived in Kansas and Missouri, so I know what heat and humidity feel like.

I was in Phoenix, Arizona when the temperature hit 122F/50C.   That's just too blasted hot, even if it is a dry heat.

It's been warm in Colorado; in the 90s with a bit of humidity.  At this altitude the sun is strong and can cause a sunburn in a matter of minutes.

Sometimes we have to seek a shady spot wherever we can find it.

 Donkeys chillin' in Alamosa, Colorado
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14 comments:

  1. Grey Horse MattersJuly 22, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Whew! I'd rather be under that slide than on it. I can see a really good butt/leg burn going down that in shorts. Great picture!

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  2. Once Upon an EquineJuly 22, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Ha ha Grey Horse. You are right. I can almost feel my flesh sticking to that hot metal, just thinking about that. Although, I'd probably get wedged in and stuck there.

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  3. DreamingJuly 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Oh, how funny! Poor little guys!
    I needed the laugh - tooth is KILLING me!!! More wine needed - hmmm, do I have the Bute up here?

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  4. Nuzzling MuzzlesJuly 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    My husband was just telling me that they were removing playground equipment in New York, because kids might get hurt on it. Geez. At least they could leave it around for shade for the donkeys.

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  5. TerryJuly 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    So cute! Those are smart little guys.

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  6. Once Upon an EquineJuly 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Dreaming, I'm very sorry your tooth is still hurting. Careful, I'm not sure how well Bute and wine mix. :-)

    NuzMuz, I'm surprised any of us survived childhood now that playground equipment is considered a hazard. When I was a kid I used to jump off the roof of the house for fun. I didn't have a slide.

    Barbara, Terry, they are smart little critters, aren't they? Wish I could have a couple of them at home.

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  7. First Draught FarmJuly 24, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Now THAT's a Smart Ass!

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  8. Once Upon an EquineJuly 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    First Draught, tee hee, you got that right!

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  9. Jennifer MacNeillJuly 24, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    What a fun photo! I am done with this heat!

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  10. Laughing Orca RanchJuly 25, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    lol! Great photo. I never liked those slides when it was hot. I'd stick to it and then the metal would burn the back of my legs. They never were very fast either.
    They make a better slim shady than they do a playground toy. lol!

    ~Lisa

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  11. WolfieJuly 26, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Great pic!

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  12. AshleyJuly 26, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Great pic! Just started reading your blog today. Have gone back some and read about Misty's procedure. I've never seen anything like it! Look forward to reading more :)

    ~Ashley
    www.theprocessoflearning.com

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  13. AllisonJuly 26, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Smart little ones! :-) I had 6 summers in NC; don't miss the humidity at ALL! We had 90's and a bit muggy, too, during that heat spell. I was just at the barn in a jacket (60 degrees). Don't you love the mountains! <3

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  14. jcJuly 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    While I moan alot about the Scottish summers, I don't think I could cope with those temperatures.

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