[nagdu] heat revisited

[Portia Scott]

Yes. Lately it's been in the low to mid 70's here too, and I live in California. It was quite hot at first however.

Portia.
On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:48 AM, Debbie Cole <debbieanne1124 at gmail.com> wrote:

> So, I guess I'm blessed actually to still ahve not ahd any "heat
> waves"  Here in Oregon City, Oregon it's been in the blissful 70's.
> No heat no problem.  But it will hit me hard when it does heat up.
> 
> On 6/29/12, Larry D. Keeler <lkeeler at comcast.net> wrote:
>> And to Michigan as well!  I was out yesterday and temps were around 100.  I
>> 
>> left Holly at home and everyone asked where Holly was?  I replied that when
>> 
>> its hot I use a cane, and when it cools off it becomes a canine!
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Criminal Justice Major" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
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>> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 11:35 PM
>> Subject: [nagdu] heat revisited
>> 
>> 
>>> Hi, all,
>>> So far from what I've been hearing news wise, the heat problem extends
>>> from Colorado, Arizona and on up to Washington, DC.
>>> Another friend of mine on another guide dog related list was talking about
>>> 
>>> how she has been experiencing more trouble with her asthma out in the
>>> state of Kansas and another one from Maryland pointed out she's been
>>> having trouble as well.
>>> Man... I really do wish for moisture.
>>> We just need a few days of slow, steady rain out here in Colorado.
>>> Definitely no thunder, lightning, tornadic or general winds.
>>> Yes and sadly, a brand new fire started yesterday and all the tale signs
>>> point to the cause which is lightning once again.
>>> I've had to put off things, but tomorrow, I can't do that anymore.
>>> I could leave Odie at home since I'll be with my husband, but probably not
>>> 
>>> a good idea given that I'm not sure how long we'll be gone.
>>> There's no way to predict what will go on in the apartment complex as a
>>> whole because there have been two real apartment fires, many floods and
>>> people setting off the fire alarm as they end up being careless, meaning
>>> that when they burn food, they open the door to air out their apartments
>>> and suddenly, the smoke from the burnt food and heat hit the sensors in
>>> the hallway, activiting the fire alarm in the hallway.
>>> One time when someone accidentlly did set the alarm off, I happened to be
>>> 
>>> gone from the apartment complex.
>>> Odie was in the apartment and he panicked when the alarm came on.
>>> Once I arrived back at the apartment complex, I heard the sound and
>>> immediately became concerned for my partner.
>>> A former custodian helped escort me on to the elevator and the third floor
>>> 
>>> so I could get to Odie quickly.
>>> I opened the door and called to him, but he didn't respond.
>>> I ventured further indoors and he did finally come to me.
>>> He obviously went into hiding.
>>> I took him outside so he could relieve and we went back in.
>>> Yes, I really wish for the much needed moisture and a good cool down.
>>> When I've had to take my four-legged furry kid outside, he quickly did his
>>> 
>>> business earlier today and we went back indoors after that.
>>> What's important is that I am trying my best to be patient with Odie as I
>>> 
>>> understand how he feels.
>>> I find that when I talk to him, it definitely helps the two of us.
>>> *Smiles*
>>> For those who are going to be in any convention, definitely be well
>>> prepared and I'll be praying for each and all to have a safe, enjoyable
>>> trip.
>>> bibi, husband Dale and son Odie
>>> the happy spirited bounty labra wolf
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> 
> 
> -- 
> warmly,
> 
> Debbie Cole
> 
> debbieanne1124 at gmail.com
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