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Old 06-22-2010, 12:13 AM
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I can take indoors up to 80 to 85 degrees, if there is no humidity, or very low humidity and dew point below 60. Perhaps a breeze too.

If the precipitation goes below 30, than I know it will raise the humidity and showers are coming, then the dew point raises too.

Dew point is temperature plus add humidity, divide by two, that gives you the dew point. 60 and below is comfortable for most.

I can't watch the weather on TV or radio weatherman because they are always wrong. When I have to go out I stick my head out the door.

If the bone in my leg hurts, (fell at 16 going up stairs and still have a bone bump on shin), I know for sure it will rain and get humid.

I have A/C but really love my windows open. This week it will be 90's, so not going to happen. I weight about 135, 5 foot 6 inches. But I don't sweat. That is the worst part. I must be indoors, or in the shade if over 80 and outdoors with a hat on.

When over-heated I will get weak and wobbly, stagger, feel ill and dizzy, and have to put plenty of very cold water on my face, arms and cloth to my legs to cool down, then rest. My face, neck and chest gets red and hot.

In the Winter I freeze if it goes lower than 60 degrees. I have a small window for comfort. 60 to 80 F. and below 50 percent humidity.

Since we are all different, it doesn't matter our weight. I know some very heavy people who freeze when I do, or wear a light sweater in the summer.

It's our autonomic nervous system that controls our body temp. Mine is low 97 degrees at normal. If the A/C is on too high I freeze too. In stores and restaurants I wear a sweater. Others are in tank tops.

Marion, how are you going to move and live in Florida? or have things changed?
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