Just amazing what some Wet Sanding can do

[someotherguy]

I've lived in MN for 21 years and spent all but a few months in Apple Valley (lived in Burnsville, MN from March-August 2002) and the highest I can remember here is 104F. 100F+ temps are uncommon, but also not unheard of either. We usually see them every 3-4 years. Being from Houston, TX, you probably have 2 weeks worth of 100F+ every year.

2 weeks? More like 2 months.

The current 10 day forecast is low 100's every day and it ain't the first or last of them..

Richard

 

[Erik the Awful]

Being from Houston, TX, you probably have 2 weeks worth of 100F+ every year.

I'm seven hours north of Houston, and we're starting to see two weeks to a month of 100°F plus every year. I'm pretty sure Houston is seeing two months a year now.

EDIT: @someotherguy just verified that for me.

 

[HotWheelsBurban]

I've lived in MN for 21 years and spent all but a few months in Apple Valley (lived in Burnsville, MN from March-August 2002) and the highest I can remember here is 104F. 100F+ temps are uncommon, but also not unheard of either. We usually see them every 3-4 years. Being from Houston, TX, you probably have 2 weeks worth of 100F+ every year.

At least... this year has been a little more than usual. Every day in August and most of July. These are temps they're more accustomed to in North Texas and West Texas. Reminds me of the summer of 2011. We also had drought and wildfires then, not looking to repeat that! If we don't get some good rain soon, the Houston area may be going under water restrictions soon.

 

[Hipster]

I had a rant post that I requested to delete bc I got a little too hot and ranty, but my cousin who is a Dr. in Veterinary Medicine decided that the best thing she could do for herself before she moved out to WA for her Active Duty Army commission is get married to someone who she dated for MAYBE a year, never lived together and then get pregnant a month after her marriage all while living far, far away from either of their families who live in IL. She won't admit it, but she is very tired all the time and honestly seems miserable in her tone. Last time I called her, she acted like I was the best thing to happen to her as of late.

Everyone more or less told me that there's nothing I can really do, which is true. If my 27 year old cousin can't make rational choices in life, then that's her problem. I'm glad that I at LEAST understand that if I REALLY want something, I need to put in the effort to make that happen. As you've stated, people are far less in a pecking order here and I really appreciate that. Partially that's because most of us use our trucks/suvs for work so we actually have to make money and fix our vehicles to care for ourselves and our livelihoods rather than showing it off for the sake of showing it off. I'm very happy with my truck rn, but I've had to put in long hours in the sun working on it to make it what it is. Are there other things I'd like to do? Sure. But am I happy now? Yes. And that's what matters.

You can't control other people no matter what you do, Cousin is a big girl , and when she's had enough she'll make choices. You seem to be the one aggravated that someone else is not falling in line with the pecking order/directions you're trying to establish. The original thread was getting kind of odd, like talking about the girl you couldn't get.

be there if she needs it, but let the rest go..... When it comes to big changes in life when out there on your own, exit strategies and contingency plans come into play. A part of life you haven't lived yet to draw experiences and give advice from.

 

[Boots97]

You can't control other people no matter what you do, Cousin is a big girl , and when she's had enough she'll make choices. You seem to be the one aggravated that someone else is not falling in line with the pecking order/directions you're trying to establish. The original thread was getting kind of odd, like talking about the girl you couldn't get.

be there if she needs it, but let the rest go..... When it comes to big changes in life when out there on your own, exit strategies and contingency plans come into play. A part of life you haven't lived yet to draw experiences and give advice from.

I didn't mean to sound like there was a pecking order. I've just heard of situations (on the internet and in my own life) like she's in and it doesn't end well for most people. People can live the life that they want, and that's something that I need to learn (getting better at that) and I'm glad that I have older members here trying to guide me in the right direction.

I don't remember talking about a girl I couldn't get, but I have a few stories of rejection that has made me resent dating. I've nearly given up after the first one, but my rediness NCO told me that I should keep trying and I'm too young to give up like she had.

 

[someotherguy]

I'm seven hours north of Houston, and we're starting to see two weeks to a month of 100°F plus every year. I'm pretty sure Houston is seeing two months a year now.

EDIT: @someotherguy just verified that for me.

Just took the '93 to the muffler shop, it's currently 105F here. I'm driving around in a dark-ish colored truck with no A/C, no tint, and no headliner (at all - no backing board, just sheetmetal roof.) It's HOT. Got home a few minutes ago and pulled my house keys out of my pocket, and THEY were HOT. Grabbed the IR temp gun just outta curiosity and my house keys were 104F. Forecast says by 3PM it'll be 107F. That's not the "feels like" temp.. that's actual.

Richard

 

[Boots97]

Just took the '93 to the muffler shop, it's currently 105F here. I'm driving around in a dark-ish colored truck with no A/C, no tint, and no headliner (at all - no backing board, just sheetmetal roof.) It's HOT. Got home a few minutes ago and pulled my house keys out of my pocket, and THEY were HOT. Grabbed the IR temp gun just outta curiosity and my house keys were 104F. Forecast says by 3PM it'll be 107F. That's not the "feels like" temp.. that's actual.

Richard

WOW! I knew TX got hot, but that heat must absolutely be insufferable. The closest thing we got up here is the 104F summer day several years back now. 104F is the highest I've ever seen where I've lived. My Dad's '04 Honda Civic is black with a gray interior and it gets HORRIBLY hot too. You open the door and you can see the heat escaping the cab. I came back from college the other day and my Dad asked what that stain was on my shirt. Turns out it was a sweat stain from the seatbelt. I like the Civic a lot, but that's one thing I don't like about it.

 

[Erik the Awful]

that heat must absolutely be insufferable

Eh. You get used to it. Hydrate, dress for the heat, stick to the shade when possible, and accept the fact that everybody is going to be sweaty and stinky.

After hydration, the biggest thing is to dress for the temperature. Light colored clothing, thin fabric, avoid polyester, and wear shorts. It may sound goofy if you're not a Scot, but wear a kilt. The airflow is very nice. If skeeters are a problem, know that it's okay to wear briefs under your kilt. And hydrate.

 

[Boots97]

Eh. You get used to it. Hydrate, dress for the heat, stick to the shade when possible, and accept the fact that everybody is going to be sweaty and stinky.

After hydration, the biggest thing is to dress for the temperature. Light colored clothing, thin fabric, avoid polyester, and wear shorts. It may sound goofy if you're not a Scot, but wear a kilt. The airflow is very nice. If skeeters are a problem, know that it's okay to wear briefs under your kilt. And hydrate.

Kind of like our cold I guess....-30F with a windchill of -60F from December-March. Snowfall from November-April (even saw snowfall on May 1st).

Yes. Hydration is key. I drink water all the time and I can't imagine how some people go throughout the day without it.

One day, I want to move further south. I really liked the KC metro and would like to live there. Not too hot, but not bitterly cold like it is up here. I'd rather be too hot than too cold. I can cool down easily, but it takes me FOREVER to warm up.

 

[Kens1990K2500]

Nice!

And yea, you need some kind of coating on it. Thats how OEM headlights stay clear for 10+ years and restored headlights go yellow within 1 year.

Last summer, I restored headlights on the wife's 2004 Subaru and they came out well, but I didn't coat them, and they are hazy again. I will have to order that Meguiar's spray, so I won't have to sand and buff every year.