[Everdeen]

I know that in most of the country summer BBQ's and patio parties are an American mainstay. I am very uncomfortable outside, basically, from mid-May to mid-September. Even with misters. However, now that we have a pool, I can tolerate it much better when I am in my own backyard.

I told my husband, no more summer parties. I hate to be a party-pooper, but why can't we shift this to a more agreeable time of year? We were invited to a bbq today (106 degrees) and I said I'm not going unless they set up a sprinkler so that I can run through it.

Anyone else agree?

[AOldfield]

I would think anyone living here during the summer would be smart enough to have shade or water available in some form if they're having guests or a party. If these people don't have that available I think you're well within your rights to decline the invitation. Better to enjoy yourself at home with these amenities than risk heat stroke and sunburn...just my opinion. ;-)

[Everdeen]

I'm talking about parties where there is a patio and misters even. It is just too hot. Even after the sun sets.

[m73m95]

I hear Minnesota is lovely this time of year....

Perhaps Vegas isn't the place for you?


Its been over 100 in most of the country, and on the east cost, which is mostly without power at the moment. Most places also have much greater humidity than our 5%. Go somewhere where its 95 + 70% humidity...

Vegas is BEAUTIFUL compared to that.

[ElleTea]

Originally Posted by m73m95

I hear Minnesota is lovely this time of year....

Perhaps Vegas isn't the place for you?


Its been over 100 in most of the country, and on the east cost, which is mostly without power at the moment. Most places also have much greater humidity than our 5%. Go somewhere where its 95 + 70% humidity...

Vegas is BEAUTIFUL compared to that.

Current conditions in Minneapolis:
Temp 92
Heat index 94
Humidity 42%



I live in Iowa, and most people are about doing nothing but complaining about the heat wave we are having. Temps in the upper 90s, heat index in the 105-110 range, humidty 45-75%, high, tropical level dew points. Last night I went to watch a band play at an outside gig and misters would have been useless as we were already drenched from the moisture in the air. But I was okay with it, in fact I've been out in the sun every day since the heat settled in here. Yesterday my neighbor, who does contractor work and spends a lot of time in attics where the temp is 140+, asked me yesterday "How do you stand laying out in this heat?" How? I LOVE IT.

The point is, everyone's tolerance to heat is different. I also think that tolerance can change as a person gets older. (I find myself very cold anytime it is below 70 anymore) I dont think everyone who lives in Vegas is 100% in love with the heat in the middle of a July day.

[demoknite]

I find that once you get acclimated and more importantly if you get yourself out in it during the day, the nights and mornings feel quite pleasant. Add in the shade and some misters and it's close to paradise. Of course, not everyone is able to do this. So for that reason, unless you are close to with your guests and know their tolerance, I would say its best to skip the fourth of july bbqs and just do the memorial day, labor day, and thanksgiving bbqs.

[LVNVTrucker]

Thats one of the advantages to the weather in Vegas. You can have an outdoor BBQ party in January too, it rarely gets below 55 during the day, and a nice outdoor fire pit is great for crisp evening conversations.

[lvoc]

Eight or so years ago we went to a wedding in the park in Iowa City.

The bride was a fresh Phd from UofI and her hubby the maintenance VP for a life flight helicopter operation. They could not have been more earth child...though we did have a helicopter overflight...let us not think of the carbon footprint..

It was a climate disaster. 95 F and 85% RH. You could sit at a picnic table and form a puddle at your feet.

We resolved that we would no longer cross the Mississippi or get near it. Rational people don't live like that.

But otherwise we love the midwest.

[AOldfield]

Originally Posted by ElleTea

The point is, everyone's tolerance to heat is different. I also think that tolerance can change as a person gets older. (I find myself very cold anytime it is below 70 anymore) I dont think everyone who lives in Vegas is 100% in love with the heat in the middle of a July day.

Well said. Sorry, Everdeen, I went on a different tack with my response I'm sitting on my covered patio right now writing this and don't mind the 106 degrees with a bit of a breeze, but I don't think I've fully thawed out yet, either My heat tolerance is a bit higher than yours currently, I guess...

[yellowsnow]

Shade, pool, and a misting system would make it quite comfy for me. I'd go.

We use the BBQ a lot in summer. We usually cook in the middle of the night when it's cooler and just fill the grill. Then everything can be re-warmed in the microwave as we need it.