It is Too Hot for Laurie, Fudge, and Vern!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

 

I hate to be one of those old people who complain about the weather, but I am very sad to report that I am one of those people.  I can’t stand this heat and finally, I have two family members that agree wholeheartedly with me…Fudge and Vern. Frankly, I will take snow and ice over this weather. Today, our temperatures were over 100 degrees and I had to take drastic measures and find some shorts to wear. God knows Vern is afraid of everything and I was worried that one look at my normally denim covered legs in shorts might send him over the edge. Some women in shorts might be met with cat calls when they go out in public, but I am more prone to hear comments like, “Casper, when is the last time those legs have seen the light of day?” Luckily, here is another great thing about Fudge and Vern....they do not judge and love me even in shorts.

 

I am also not ashamed to say my crabby meter goes up as the temperature increases. My DD got married last June. When she first told me she wanted an outdoor wedding at the height of the hot season, I looked her right in the eye and asked her what I had done to make her hate me. She said something dumb like this had always been her dream and it would be fun. I told her that if her dream included a menopausal woman sitting in the front row baking in the sun in formal wear than count me in. I also told her that if she expected me to wear Spanx with my ensemble, she’d better have the Jaws of Life and a medic on stand by.  As usually happens, she was so concerned for my welfare that she went ahead with the outdoor wedding plans.

 

Even in the heat, I still take Fudge and Vern to the park each day for their normal walk and some training. I try and make concessions for their reduced energy levels and yesterday after our short walk we sat in the car with the A/C on while I grilled them on their sit/stays. Vern had his down pat and managed to hold his stay for quite a while. I might need some clarification from my trainer if it is ok to have your butt on the passenger seat and paws on the floor while sucking every last drop of cold air from the vent. He never moved from that spot, so I am pretty sure it counts. Fudge had one momentary lapse on her sit/stay when she lay down to get the last drop of cold water in the dog bowl. When we got back home and out of the heat, we all worked on our down/stays.

 

P.S. Stay tuned for my next Blog called, How to Lose Weight so You Look Good in Shorts!

[Joan, Louie and Mila]

Laurie...East of you...Chester County...PA Turnpike...Downingtown exit.

[Jodi and Stella]

We have yet to hit 70degrees here! Cute blog as usual!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I was born and raised in IN. The older I get, the hotter it feels :).   Laurie, that has Nothing to do with weather.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Great blog, as usual, Laurie.  It was over 90 degrees here in NC...AGAIN.  Webber and Seda last about 5 minutes and then want to go back inside.   We are melting.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Joan, Are you North, South, East or West of us?

Suzann, Hurry and send the cool weather. You have had it long enough :)

GBK, I was born and raised in IN. The older I get, the hotter it feels :)

[Joan, Louie and Mila]

Love this Laurie...and I feel your pain...I'm right down the "pike" from you. 4 weeks of rain and now summer...YUCK!

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

ha ha Laurie, we had the HOT weather a day before you, we are sending cool weather your way!!

[Dori & Rua]

LOL  LOL  LOL!

[GBK]

DH is from Hawaii Laurie, no humidity here and he is in hog heaven.  I was born and raised in WI, Summer's only last 2 months, here they can last 5 months!  I always threaten that we can always move back to my hometown, he says NOT and I have a feeling his sentiments are just like yours to your Hubby regarding NC :)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

GBK, No a/c in the car...I don't think I could have tolerated it for even a short drive. My DH talks about moving to NC from time to time. I feel bad, because I really like him and will miss him....LOL!!