BajaNomad - officially HOT!!!

officially HOT!!!

Bob and Susan - 7-22-2010 at 05:55 AM

its hot now...

90 percent humidity
you could cut the air with a knife

clear
no wind
lots of stars

thank god for AC

taking the boat out this morning...

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ELINVESTIG8R - 7-22-2010 at 05:58 AM

ICK

tiotomasbcs - 7-22-2010 at 06:16 AM

Time for your summer vacation! :tumble:

The Pacific side is still cool. Humidity means your energy level is very low and you start sweating for no reason, verdad!!

No bugs yet?? One positive. Hang tough!

vandenberg - 7-22-2010 at 06:39 AM

In Nopolo this morning at 6.15

82.4 and 65% humidity.
I believe the confinement of the Bay makes your humidity so high. :no:

In a few weeks the nighttime temperatures won't go below 88 degrees. Yiiicks!!

DENNIS - 7-22-2010 at 06:48 AM

It has been cold and damp here seems like forever. We're at 500 feet and living in the damp clouds. I've never seen anything like it.
Sorry.

Marc - 7-22-2010 at 06:50 AM

Well it's 55, foggy and windy here near the beach in San Francisco. So unpleasant I bagged my run in Golden Gate Park yesterday. Can't wait 'til September and Mulege! :coolup:

wessongroup - 7-22-2010 at 06:57 AM

Same here ... wet, from very heavy and damp low marine layer...

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Mexicorn - 7-22-2010 at 06:58 AM

This is why we live in northern Baja in the summer.

Iflyfish - 7-22-2010 at 07:01 AM

Keep your fluids up and hug the A/C.

Iflyfish

Russ - 7-22-2010 at 07:21 AM

I had 83º and 94% hum. this morning early. Now 86º & 85%

Bob y Susan..I feel your pain.

Pompano - 7-22-2010 at 07:24 AM

I spent way too many summers in The Bay..never got used to that heat and humidity. My worst day was in August, 1988 when I took a pic of my garage thermometer..118F in the shade and almost 100% humidity. Never again...

I don't like sauna's that much!

We went searching more moderate temps.

From Coos Bay, Oregon on the Cool Coast..ah, refreshing coolness...almost cold, in fact. We have to eat really hot food to stay warm.

BUT, it's a trifle windy!

.
The good news is...everyone's catching fish!

wessongroup - 7-22-2010 at 07:29 AM

wow, getting close to dew point.. now wouldn't that be something..

[Edited on 7-22-2010 by wessongroup]

desertcpl - 7-22-2010 at 07:56 AM

summer has finally got here also (Yuma) and the monsoons are on the way today 106F 51% humidity.

we finally got our business done here, and will be leaving for Washington state in 2 weeks to cool off

meme - 7-22-2010 at 09:19 AM

Im getting a Wa State forcast for today in Vancouver to be 95 degrees. no so cool I think!!! It has been 95 lately a few days in San Felipe.

capt. mike - 7-22-2010 at 09:22 AM

man that sucks.....i am flying to mulege manana....
come get me Bob so i can hang on your beach a day. i will be at Nick's next to Marv's

fishabductor - 7-22-2010 at 09:28 AM

91 degrees and 38% humidity today on the eastcape, san jose...

My back is covered in sweat!!!

80-90% humidity!!!!!!!!!!!!

I double the above ICK!!!

wessongroup - 7-22-2010 at 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by capt. mike
man that sucks.....i am flying to mulege manana....
come get me Bob so i can hang on your beach a day. i will be at Nick's next to Marv's

See that Lake Havasu City AZ will be hitting 113º on Sunday... but then it's a dry heat...

BajaGringo - 7-22-2010 at 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by Pompano
I spent way too many summers in The Bay..never got used to that heat and humidity. My worst day was in August, 1988 when I took a pic of my garage thermometer..118F in the shade and almost 100% humidity. Never again...

Roger - you ought to build a quick escape place over at Asuncion. Didn't you grab a couple of lots there???

Pompano - 7-22-2010 at 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo

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Roger - you ought to build a quick escape place over at Asuncion. Didn't you grab a couple of lots there???

Yes, I did. But it is already under construction for my new business venture...a nuclear waste recycling plant. My
company motto is: 'Move to Asuncion! We bring that glow to your cheek...and the whole head.'

bajafam - 7-22-2010 at 10:06 AM

We are in Asuncion right now and it is be-au-ti-ful!!! Cool mornings, breezy and perfect afternoons and evenings that warrant a sweatshirt! Now, that's my kind of summer!

Bob and Susan - 7-22-2010 at 10:08 AM

i can't leave...like pomp

i don't own a pair of long pants or
a jacket anymore

only shorts, hawaiian shirts and flip flops

recipe for heat relief: add water and dive

Mulegena - 7-22-2010 at 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by Bob and Susan
its hot now...

90 percent humidity
you could cut the air with a knife

clear
no wind
lots of stars...

I go scuba diving most every day. The surface water is warm, but down just 15-20 feet is coolness, great relief from the heat. At that depth a single tank of air lasts for a few hours below the waves and I emerge refreshed.

Octopus, seahorses, millions of baby wrasse, huge Cortez Angels, thousands of baby Baracuda to play with or just sit quietly on the sandy ocean floor and rest.

We're doing another campout on the beach tonight down in the Bay. Sleep on the sand, watch for falling stars. Will kayak to the islands at dawn tomorrow morning.

Mexitron - 7-22-2010 at 10:33 AM

Whiners! its been over 90 since may15th in Fort Worth, high humidity and no ocean, and get this, fort Worth closed most of their public pools due to budget cuts---wacked!

Pompano--I lived in Bandon a few years back...sounds really nice right now!

DENNIS - 7-22-2010 at 10:36 AM

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Originally posted by Mulegena

I go scuba diving most every day. The surface water is warm, but down just 15-20 feet is coolness, great relief from the heat. At that depth a single tank of air lasts for a few hours below the waves and I emerge refreshed.

Octopus, seahorses, millions of baby wrasse, huge Cortez Angels, thousands of baby Baracuda to play with or just sit quietly on the sandy ocean floor and rest.

We're doing another campout on the beach tonight down in the Bay. Sleep on the sand, watch for falling stars. Will kayak to the islands at dawn tomorrow morning.

Tough life, Pobrecita.

Bob..lose the Hawaiin shirts and sandals. Too hot. Go barefoot

Pompano - 7-22-2010 at 10:38 AM

My new neighbor has her own methods. I wonder how she is doing all alone down there? Could you run over and check on her for us, Bob? Her name is Sally and she wants to go fishing.

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mtgoat666 - 7-22-2010 at 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by Bob and Susan
its hot now...

90 percent humidity
you could cut the air with a knife

clear
no wind
lots of stars

thank god for AC

taking the boat out this morning...

focus!

what fun! i will be there the week of 8-16

capt. mike - 7-22-2010 at 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by wessongroup

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Originally posted by capt. mike
man that sucks.....i am flying to mulege manana....
come get me Bob so i can hang on your beach a day. i will be at Nick's next to Marv's

See that Lake Havasu City AZ will be hitting 113º on Sunday... but then it's a dry heat...

in meetings.....AC will be on HIGH!!!!!hahaha.
and that is after my weekend of dreams at the Marriott TJ 12th-15th. how do i get to the TJ brewery from the dT hotel??
if you'll come get me i'll pay for all you can drink!!
i ain't drivin in TJ hahaha.

i like the way she holds a pole!!!!!

capt. mike - 7-22-2010 at 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pompano
My new neighbor has her own methods. I wonder how she is doing all alone down there? Could you run over and check on her for us, Bob? Her name is Sally and she wants to go fishing.

1..2..3..4..5..6..

wonders if she can handle mine....i will be south this weekend Roger can i go see her???????

monoloco - 7-24-2010 at 06:46 AM

We're still using a blanket at night here.

Udo - 7-24-2010 at 07:09 AM

This is the life we Nomads are talking about

Quote:

Originally posted by Bob and Susan
i can't leave...like pomp

i don't own a pair of long pants or
a jacket anymore

only shorts, hawaiian shirts and flip flops

wessongroup - 7-24-2010 at 07:36 AM

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Originally posted by capt. mike

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Originally posted by wessongroup

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Originally posted by capt. mike
man that sucks.....i am flying to mulege manana....
come get me Bob so i can hang on your beach a day. i will be at Nick's next to Marv's

See that Lake Havasu City AZ will be hitting 113º on Sunday... but then it's a dry heat...

If I were a young man and mobile again .... would have one peeed off wife.... as I would sure in hell take you up on that one ... in a heartbeat ? :lol:

and it sounds like it would be a kick in a ass... to cut lose a bit... old age really sucks..

Skipjack Joe - 7-24-2010 at 08:58 AM

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I like your style !!! You know how to live. That's for sure.

The comfort of the pacific is exaggerated a bit though. Nobody brings up the every day wind over there. Last month my son got bronchitis at Guerrero Negro as we drove from the Cortez to town. We went through a 40 degree weather change followed by 25 knot winds at Laguna Manuela, all in a few hours. The landlady at the hotel was always walking around with the shawl over her mouth for protection. Although they say GR is the windiest place in baja.

capt. mike - 7-24-2010 at 09:10 AM

i am in mulege at nick's casa - ice cold AC so i am hanging out and sipping cold suds...
glad i get to leave manana and get to a cooler place....phx...hahahaha

gotta go do a bldg inspection at 1:00...bajaokie's it is nice!

Bob i'll see you on the next trip.
mely's for dinner last night was great, only restaurant in mulege with AC.

....i like AC... :lol:

Bob and Susan - 7-24-2010 at 02:03 PM

hottt

Bob and Susan - 7-24-2010 at 02:05 PM

pompono...
since that picture of sally was taken
in 1970...
sally MUST be 65 years old today...

today...in the pool

[Edited on 7-24-2010 by Bob and Susan]

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woody with a view - 7-24-2010 at 02:06 PM

you guys are soft. hanging out in 29 palms 2 weeks ago it was pushing 110 in the shade..... i keep telling the new subs that it's vacation weather. you know, you want it to be like that when you go on vacation-110 and sunny!

Russ - 7-24-2010 at 02:16 PM

Nice in the shade~~~~~~

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woody with a view - 7-24-2010 at 02:18 PM

looks like chicago weather..........

Russ - 7-24-2010 at 04:48 PM

Little warmer....

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wessongroup - 7-25-2010 at 01:48 PM

That Davis unit even gives advice.... it is some kind of electronics.. and it appears to hold up quite well in the "field"..

Thanks for sharing... up north here ... we are "freezing" again today... around hight 70's... I think.. with a breeze.. I have on a thermal tee shirt... with socks, and levi's

You guys are tuff, if your doing this without "air".. really hard core... or .... well, just can't think of anything..... it's getting to hot, just looking at that heat index...

Speaking of air.. does CFE have enough supply for all... just wondering.. have no knowledge about the distribution of electrical power in Mexico and/or Baja

One question, how long does one stay wet, after getting out of the water... ??

[Edited on 7-25-2010 by wessongroup]

BajaBruno - 7-25-2010 at 03:31 PM

Jeez, I thought this thread was about the Tecate Girls. Roger and Bob got close, though.

Russ - 7-25-2010 at 04:22 PM

"Speaking of air.. does CFE have enough supply for all..."
Everyone in Punta Chavato is on solar and a few who don't care about their neighbors run noisy generators (my pet peeve). Some use the quiet Hondas for their AC but all my neighbors are gone during the summer so I only have to listen to one generator when the rich guy comes down for a few days at a time.
"That Davis unit even gives advice.... it is some kind of electronics.. and it appears to hold up quite well in the "field".."
They're made and price to hold up. But they do have their down times but repair parts are available and easy to install. WeatherShack has a help line on the products they sell and get back to you faster than Davis.
High winds today to 28mph.

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capt. mike - 7-25-2010 at 04:23 PM

i just spent 60 hours in mulege.
you guys are nutz.
certifiable....
phx is WAY cooler...

wessongroup - 7-25-2010 at 04:38 PM

Thanks Russ... do you haul your own water or do they deliver?

On the solar, their systems are large enough to run air and refer?

Sorry grammar.. should have been

"One question, how long does one stay wet, after getting out of the water... ??"

Used to live where it was quite hot in the summer, well over 110º and had a pool (or a collection point for all the dust and bugs) but, after being in the water.. you would be dry in 3-5 minutes..

[Edited on 7-25-2010 by wessongroup]

Russ - 7-25-2010 at 05:05 PM

There is a private water company that has a well about 6 miles away and he pumps water to about 3/4 of the Chivato area. the rest have it trucked in.
Most of the solar systems could handle a frig or 2 but no one has a big enough system, here, to handle an AC.
Dry is a relative term here. If the north wind is blowing off the desert (seldom) you'll dry off very fast otherwise you don't

Bob and Susan - 7-25-2010 at 06:09 PM

we have 4 chiller units used here in the bay for AC
in 4 homes

they run off solar power

but chillers aren't as cold as regular freon units

they just take less electricty

Russ - 7-25-2010 at 07:36 PM

Don't remember you mentioning these "chiller units" before. More info please.

Bob and Susan - 7-26-2010 at 05:27 AM

there's three "chillers" in the "la Bahia" development
and one in punta suenoes

chiller units are used in big buildings in the uSA
they are very common ac units
they use less electricty than a regular freon unit

these are forced air homes that use solar and batteries for electricty

the units use 10amps at 240v
and work off 2 stacked 3500w outback inverters

things here just get better and better
one guy even has a pool :wow:

Russ - 7-26-2010 at 05:48 AM

That kinda leaves me out. I'd have to double my batteries & panels to run that.

Pescador - 7-26-2010 at 06:17 AM

Geez, Russ, I could loan you my generator since I am on the Grid, but the extension cord would probably be really expensive. :biggrin:

One of the things that works really well down here is when there is a breeze or you have air moving with a fan. It really makes things seem cooler, maybe because all that sweat evaporates. Poor Captain Mike thought it was hot because of the humidity, shoot, he is used to the "Dry Heat" of Phoenix.

Marc - 7-26-2010 at 06:20 AM

We are now 3 weeks with fog all day. Weather good though for the San Francisco Marathon yesterday. Low 50F in the morning. The north bound lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge were closed to traffic for the race.

Marc - 7-26-2010 at 06:22 AM

For real suffering try Rangoon just before the monsoon season.

capt. mike - 7-26-2010 at 06:43 AM

if you have a good supply of water you can do direct/indirect cooling with no compressors and 600 watts of power.
system uses a heat exchanger but no gas.
similar to evaporative but dehumidifies so high dewpoints not an efficiency issue.

BajaGringo - 7-26-2010 at 07:09 AM

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Originally posted by Pompano

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Originally posted by BajaGringo

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Roger - you ought to build a quick escape place over at Asuncion. Didn't you grab a couple of lots there???

My background is in nuclear energy Roger. Let me take a look at your plans and I am sure we could come up with a method to harvest some useful fuel out of that waste. With just a few thousand grams of uranium U235 we could put together a small reactor that could provide you with energy for a lifetime. A small system that could produce say, a half megawatt per day.

That much power could run your entire household including some very serious cooling equipment for your place over on the "warmer" east side of the peninsula. With a little work on the idea we could light up the entire Coyote Bay...

:biggrin:

[Edited on 7-26-2010 by BajaGringo]

Russ - 7-26-2010 at 08:32 AM

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Originally posted by Pescador
Geez, Russ, I could loan you my generator since I am on the Grid, but the extension cord would probably be really expensive. :biggrin:

I've got the Honda 3000 but want the 2000 so I can run it all night. Can you imagine how many folks would tap into the extension cord? I'd never see enough power to run a flash light. :lol:

~~~ I'd be outta here if it weren't for my fan. It's like a shadow. It follows me around. Like Mason when I have a treat in my hand.

~~~ 90% humidity this morning. I'd rather it rain! Very overcast and only a light 5+ mph breeze. OH yeah, 85º

BajaBruno - 7-26-2010 at 09:14 AM

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My background is in nuclear energy Roger. Let me take a look at your plans and I am sure we could come up with a method to harvest some useful fuel out of that waste. With just a few thousand grams of uranium U25 we could put together a small reactor that could provide you with energy for a lifetime. A small system that could produce say, a half megawatt per day.

That much power could run your entire household including some very serious cooling equipment for your place over on the "warmer" east side of the peninsula. With a little work on the idea we could light up the entire Coyote Bay... :biggrin:

I've read recently that small reactor plants are all the rage. Just enough capacity to run a subdivision or so. Cheap, low maintenance, and little waste. Westinghouse and Toshiba are alleged to be investing heavily in the technology. It could be the future.

wessongroup - 7-26-2010 at 10:42 AM

Hey... some really good information... thank you very much as it all helps

It just too bad we can't get that one going.. perhaps.. Large Hadron Supercollider Breaks Records in Search of "God" Particle.. can get us to another level and make a real change in our lives and the way we use our planet..

Would really love to see that "here" before going to the next level.. or what ever...

BajaGringo - 7-26-2010 at 10:47 AM

Small nuclear plants are very doable with today's cost of energy and current technology. I am just waiting to hear the outburst from a certain sector though...

:rolleyes:

durrelllrobert - 7-26-2010 at 11:19 AM

Left Juarez at 107 Saturday and passed throgh Ocoitillo CA @ 117. Arrived in Ensenada around 6:00 @ 67 and it felt great :coolup:

wessongroup - 7-26-2010 at 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
Small nuclear plants are very doable with today's cost of energy and current technology. I am just waiting to hear the outburst from a certain sector though...

:rolleyes:

Now that would be too cool.. having ones own reactor... and producing your own power ... would really like to hear more..

and found this interesting.. had not even looked at nuclear for a long while

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_nuclear_reactors

DENNIS - 7-26-2010 at 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert
Left Juarez at 107 Saturday and passed throgh Ocoitillo CA @ 117. Arrived in Ensenada around 6:00 @ 67 and it felt great :coolup:

You're lucky you got out of Juarez alive.

BajaGringo - 7-26-2010 at 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by wessongroup

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Lots of folks are surprised to hear that Mexico has nuclear reactors...

durrelllrobert - 7-26-2010 at 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

You're lucky you got out of Juarez alive.

There were only 19 killings and 1 car bombing during the 2 days we were there. I heard Sharky's wasn't much safer with Jill in there :lol:

[Edited on 7-26-2010 by durrelllrobert]

DENNIS - 7-26-2010 at 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
Lots of folks are surprised to hear that Mexico has nuclear reactors...

Lots of folks still have the old Hollywood stereotype of Mexicans in their mind. You know....the Peon leaning back into a cactus with his Sombrero pulled down over his face taking a siesta. [why would anyone ever think that anybody would lean back into a cactus]

Anyway, it would be difficult to see that napper as a nuclear scientist.

Officially Hot

Skipjack Joe - 7-26-2010 at 01:46 PM

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wessongroup - 7-26-2010 at 02:34 PM

Must agree Joe ...

And never ever thought about the cactus...... :lol:

Bob and Susan - 7-26-2010 at 02:57 PM

now you guys...

back to todays reality... :light:

Skipjack Joe - 7-26-2010 at 06:02 PM

Oh, I know. I know.

Fame can be fleeting.

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wessongroup - 7-26-2010 at 06:37 PM

Not when you have those pictures.. can't change what was...

Thanks for the memories...

BajaBruno - 7-26-2010 at 10:15 PM

I was wondering how long it would take this thread to devolve... not that I'm complaining...where are the Tecate girls?

Russ - 7-27-2010 at 04:31 AM

They're retired now but still make beer and do quite well too. They've moved to the States and their home brew takes prizes at all the events.....

[Edited on 7-27-2010 by Russ]

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wessongroup - 7-27-2010 at 06:53 AM

Good one Russ.. :lol: