Hot...Still Hot. 3AM Dogwalks

L.A. is finally getting its dose of summer fun (not). In the Valley we're getting temps in the low 100's-- which isn't normally horrible-- except this year it's accompanied by a lot of monsoonal moisture. 100f with 10% humidity is baking hot, but not uncomfortable and the temps plummet after dark, sometimes by more than 50 degrees.

With the humidity, not only is it unpleasant during the day but it does not cool off appreciably at night. At normal dogwalk time it was still in the 80's with about the same humidity (about 75%). I've been working late on a project, so I waited until maximum cooling off time: nothing doing. At 3AM this morning it was still 70f with 75% humidity. Barely tolerable-- at least there wasn't any sun, so no hats needed!

This week I'm on crush-time with this project, so it's work in the shop all day (and well into the night). Of course, temps are predicted in the 100's+. I'm doing a lot of gluing, so that means fans blowing air in/out, no air conditioning and working in a room that's hovering at about 100f. Fun, fun, fun!

Hot...Still Hot. 3AM Dogwalks

L.A. is finally getting its dose of summer fun (not). In the Valley we're getting temps in the low 100's-- which isn't normally horrible-- except this year it's accompanied by a lot of monsoonal moisture. 100f with 10% humidity is baking hot, but not uncomfortable and the temps plummet after dark, sometimes by more than 50 degrees.

With the humidity, not only is it unpleasant during the day but it does not cool off appreciably at night. At normal dogwalk time it was still in the 80's with about the same humidity (about 75%). I've been working late on a project, so I waited until maximum cooling off time: nothing doing. At 3AM this morning it was still 70f with 75% humidity. Barely tolerable-- at least there wasn't any sun, so no hats needed!

This week I'm on crush-time with this project, so it's work in the shop all day (and well into the night). Of course, temps are predicted in the 100's+. I'm doing a lot of gluing, so that means fans blowing air in/out, no air conditioning and working in a room that's hovering at about 100f. Fun, fun, fun!

Hot...Still Hot. 3AM Dogwalks

L.A. is finally getting its dose of summer fun (not). In the Valley we're getting temps in the low 100's-- which isn't normally horrible-- except this year it's accompanied by a lot of monsoonal moisture. 100f with 10% humidity is baking hot, but not uncomfortable and the temps plummet after dark, sometimes by more than 50 degrees.

With the humidity, not only is it unpleasant during the day but it does not cool off appreciably at night. At normal dogwalk time it was still in the 80's with about the same humidity (about 75%). I've been working late on a project, so I waited until maximum cooling off time: nothing doing. At 3AM this morning it was still 70f with 75% humidity. Barely tolerable-- at least there wasn't any sun, so no hats needed!

This week I'm on crush-time with this project, so it's work in the shop all day (and well into the night). Of course, temps are predicted in the 100's+. I'm doing a lot of gluing, so that means fans blowing air in/out, no air conditioning and working in a room that's hovering at about 100f. Fun, fun, fun!

Tourist Quake

Just now. One of those perfect earthquakes that are great for visiting tourists...makes them want to head right back to the Midwest, etc. Big enough to feel and not be mistaken for a passing bus or truck, but not enough to do any damage.

It's been a while, actually-- I haven't felt one in a few years, actually.

EDIT: apparently a 4.4 just north of Yorba Linda.

EDIT-EDIT: Real-time earthquake map from the USGS

Tourist Quake

Just now. One of those perfect earthquakes that are great for visiting tourists...makes them want to head right back to the Midwest, etc. Big enough to feel and not be mistaken for a passing bus or truck, but not enough to do any damage.

It's been a while, actually-- I haven't felt one in a few years, actually.

EDIT: apparently a 4.4 just north of Yorba Linda.

EDIT-EDIT: Real-time earthquake map from the USGS

Tourist Quake

Just now. One of those perfect earthquakes that are great for visiting tourists...makes them want to head right back to the Midwest, etc. Big enough to feel and not be mistaken for a passing bus or truck, but not enough to do any damage.

It's been a while, actually-- I haven't felt one in a few years, actually.

EDIT: apparently a 4.4 just north of Yorba Linda.

EDIT-EDIT: Real-time earthquake map from the USGS