It's HOT! It's COLD! It's WINDY! It's DRY! It's WET! It's OUR Weather! (middle school, electric)

[highcotton]

I played golf today and it was a tad warm, especially in the late morning and early afternoon...but no one seemed to complain about it. While leaving the golf club I saw some children on the practice green and at driving range taking lessons. This time of year I regularly see children of all ages on school fields practicing summer sports at the peak of the day's temperature.

There's no doubt about it that 100+ temperatures with a heat index of 110 is not comfortable even relaxing in the shade, but being in the direct sun and playing a sport, or running/jogging/walking, etc. is when you must be in pretty good shape. I guess some people get acclimated to the heat, and some don't. My guess is that the ones that don't ever get acclimated to the heat are overweight, eat the wrong foods, and live a sedentary lifestyle.

[Willsson]

highcotton, this is a point it seems most miss in responding about the heat in Texas to those inquiring about moving to Texas. Those kids love the heat. It's fun playing outside when it's hot, especially if there's water involved. It doesn't become a problem until years later and then it seems every year it gets just a little bit hotter.

[highcotton]

Originally Posted by tofurkey

highcotton, this is a point it seems most miss in responding about the heat in Texas to those inquiring about moving to Texas. Those kids love the heat. It's fun playing outside when it's hot, especially if there's water involved. It doesn't become a problem until years later and then it seems every year it gets just a little bit hotter.

Very true! You know - we were all kids at one time, and the vast majority of us were never bothered by the heat. But something changed for a lot of those people when they got older. So, the question is - what was it that changed?

If we could answer the question maybe those people that are now bothered by the heat as adults could get their mo-jo back...

[**NoodLes**]

Originally Posted by highcotton

Very true! You know - we were all kids at one time, and the vast majority of us were never bothered by the heat. But something changed for a lot of those people when they got older. So, the question is - what was it that changed?

If we could answer the question maybe those people that are now bothered by the heat as adults could get their mo-jo back...

As you get older, your chances of developing other health issues increases, as the body gets older your skin has to work harder to convert vitamin D from sun exposure. Most people only have their arms and face/neck exposed when the other 90% of their body is covered, thus the exposed skin has to work much harder. Also, as the humidity increases, it becomes much harder for your body's cooling system (sweating) to work more efficient. Combine the older age and other health issues (especially diabetes) the heat and sun can be brutal.

[atxcio]

Originally Posted by **NoodLes**

As you get older, your chances of developing other health issues increases, as the body gets older your skin has to work harder to convert vitamin D from sun exposure. Most people only have their arms and face/neck exposed when the other 90% of their body is covered, thus the exposed skin has to work much harder. Also, as the humidity increases, it becomes much harder for your body's cooling system (sweating) to work more efficient. Combine the older age and other health issues (especially diabetes) the heat and sun can be brutal.

Hmm... this conflicts with my perception of the typical Southern Florida resident... and my grandparent's insistence on keeping the A/C at 85.

[**NoodLes**]

Originally Posted by atxcio

Hmm... this conflicts with my perception of the typical Southern Florida resident... and my grandparent's insistence on keeping the A/C at 85.

With respect, most people who retire to Florida are severely uneducated. They get tired of dealing with the snow up North and figure Florida is the ideal choice, the warmer the better. With indoor temperatures that high, they are at a very high risk for developing mold, which induces numerous other health problems. I know of at least 3 types of mold that can grow at that temperature range, and chances are they have no clue how humid it is indoors.

To put it bluntly, they don't call it Floriduh for nothing. People here are dumb.

[Lakewooder]

In 1958, when economist John Kenneth Galbraith appropriately described the United States as “The Affluent Society,” 9.5 percent of U.S. households had air conditioning.

[highcotton]

The heat is on Washington, DC in more ways than one!

[Pete53FR]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

In 1958, when economist John Kenneth Galbraith appropriately described the United States as “The Affluent Society,” 9.5 percent of U.S. households had air conditioning.

In 1958 I was in the 8th Grade and lived in Houston in a two story house. My Dad had window units downstairs cause he said you don't need it at night.

Today I have a window unit in my bedroom besides central we leave at 78 so I can sleep cool at night.

[Lakewooder]

My grandmothers - both born before the 20th century did not have ac. One hated it and would go outside if she had to be in some house with it and the other finally got a window unit when she was close to 80. She had gotten a swamp cooler a bit before that - they did have electric fans however.

When I was a small child I think we had one window ac unit in the living room and we left the bedroom doors open - I don't remember having an ac unit in my room until middle school (no ac in schools, either) and I remember how well I slept with that wonderful Frederich. After that we moved to a home with central air and my mother still lives there. Does anybody remember attic fans? My late Daddy loved to run those but always warned us the roof would come off the house if we ran it with the window closed.