Dan Stapleton 14 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 I feel like I work in a broiler oven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Kory 14 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 I drink like 2 Gallons of water a day just to replace what I sweat out. It's like a sauna here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Chappy 138 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 I had the worst charlie horse in both legs yesterday. I had had at least a half gallon of gatorade and almost a gallon of water. Today I ate a bunch of fruit too. But its hard to eat when your drinking that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Thad 135 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 My wife got me some liquid minerals from The Vitamin Shop. It is supposed to replace the electrolytes that you lose. It's not possible to drink enough Gatorade to replace all that I'm sweating out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Dan Stapleton 14 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 I weighed myself last night and when I got home today. Lost 4 pounds in 4 and a 1/2 hours. Wake me up in October! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Grime Dawg 14 Report post Posted July 28, 2006 http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0027489922465a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=heatgear&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=heatgear&noImage=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Thad 135 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 All I wear is a pair of those and an XS mesh tank top from March-November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 4 hours feels like ten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Don Phelps 85 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 All I wear is a pair of those and an XS mesh tank top from March-November. I always pictured you as more of a 'union jack' print speedos kind of a guy. :lgbounces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Jeff 232 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 8 am it was 89 degrees without a speck of a breeze, soaking wet with sweat in 2 minutes. It slows things down that for sure. I tell my guys to keep the water in them even if they have to take a break every half hour. I bought them little coolers so they have them near them so they aren't always walking back to the truck. Got to love the summer in the south. Be careful everyone it can catch up to you quick JL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 I love the look of a homeowner when they open that sliding door and they see this guy in a respirator that smells like mineral spirits with sweat dripping off his nose and a T-shirt plastered to his body. They always sort of look around wondering what happened to the clean cut guy that sold them the job. I have had a bunch of them ask, "Is the boss around?" I must look like a psycho LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 29, 2006 We've been in the 90's with humidity in the 85%+ range and little to no breeze. The heat just hangs on you and feels like your being steam cooked. I sweat so much that by the time I get back into the vehicle, my shirt and pants are literally dripping wet. We go through several gallons of water and frequent wet down sessions just to lower our body temps from working on these decks. Avg. temp on the deck has been between 110*-115* while the ambient temp is 95* out on the grass. The dog days ... ... ... ... ... are here~:` Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 A and J POWERWASHING 64 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 Rod I Know How You Feel Yesterday I Had A Roof Job And Took Temp Gauge With Me Before Wet Down The Roof It Was 115 Degrees Up There . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Craig 111 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 This must be the "Babies" forum. You're alive and making money. Be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Thad 135 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 I always pictured you as more of a 'union jack' print speedos kind of a guy. :lgbounces You'll see when I come back down there in October. I'll be sure that all of your neighbors do, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Dan Stapleton 14 Report post Posted July 30, 2006 This must be the "Babies" forum.You're alive and making money. Be happy. Babies? 100 degree plus is at least uncomfortable and can be dangerous. This is a place where we can vent and relate then you make a post like this. What a ****. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted August 1, 2006 Craig must be related to the human torch if the heat is not getting to him. (ouch, don't stand so close dude! Flame.....OFF! ) ;) Today's temp's are going up over 100* and with the humidity at 85%, it is going to be feeling like 120*. I am not looking forward to this week as it is supposed to be this way through thursday...my crews are looking a bit wilted. Time to be like a camel and drink water till it comes out the other end. Stay hydrated out there! Every 15 minutes drink water and take a cool down session by wetting your extremities (arms and legs) which helps the blood cool faster. Either wear a cap or wet your head or both to keep it cool too. This helps to avoid a heat stroke. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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