Heat/Humidity - again - Page 2

whiskers_ump · #16 (**permalink**) Wed Jul 20, 2005, 01:38pm

Heat/Humidity>

At the present just humidity, raining and 89degrees

mo99 · #17 (**permalink**) Wed Jul 20, 2005, 02:03pm

Steve: I worked the July 4th Womens Major Tournament at Lyons.Gerry followed me on Saturday after my games.I find at that level,even in cooler temps,I am cheating the teams of my best if I do more than 3 games.I actually prefer just 2 in one day where I know my focus will be 100%.I hope you recovered from the heat,this heat and humidity is nasty in our neck of the woods right now.

Jeff
NCAA Umpire
NFHS Umpire
ASA Umpire

coachsara · #18 (**permalink**) Wed Jul 20, 2005, 02:13pm

John:

No, its never NOT humid here. This is some crazy stuff. I'm not looking forward to my 4pm game today.

As far as the "library" (we call it the world's largest double-wide) it may be up to four books now. I think the architect used a little humor in designing that hideous looking thing by the river.

Skahtboi · #19 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 25, 2005, 06:47pm

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Originally posted by bkbjones
Even better than cold, wet towels is cold, wet towels with just a bit of spirits of ammonia. Be sure not to get any in your eyes. However, the night before add just a drop of spirits of ammonia to some water, soak the towels, then put each towel into a Ziploc or other bag that you'll be sure won't leak. Put 'em in the freezer, then pack them in your ice chest the next day.

I'm not certain of the scientific workings of the ammonia, but it does help to cool you down more quickly than just plain ice-cold water, AND the little zip of ammonia triggers something in your system to help you be more alert.

Athletes in many sports have been doing this for years - and more than one umpire, too.

BTW, if you have a small enough rag/cloth, you can do the same thing to these and have them fit very nicely under your cap while you work.

This is the same method that I have been using to battle the North Texas heat for years. Yes. It does work!!!

Skahtboi · #20 (**permalink**) Mon Jul 25, 2005, 06:49pm

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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Heat/Humidity>

At the present just humidity, raining and 89degrees

Please, Glen, send some of that this way. We have been having a rain deficit that began back in March.