The long hot and dry summer of 2011 drags on. The promise (well actually only a “chance”) of rain today has yet to materialize and the temperatures are once again hovering near 100 with humidity’s at a sweat dripping level. Fortunately I received a job request that will take me for cooler climes…Fairbanks Alaska, for a few days work (high of 67 with rain tomorrow on arrival).
Last month I got a similar reprieve and a trip to Yellowknife NWT Canada…ironically both Yellowknife and Fairbanks are the jumping off points for Ice Road Truckers series…fortunately it won’t be -22 when I get there! This Texas boy no longer owns cloths for those temperatures.
It is sometimes hard to remember that this drought and high temperatures aren’t being felt by everyone. The south is known for its heat and humidity so there is no surprise there, however, this year seems worse. Houston is almost 20” below normal rainfall, and no relief in sight.
So…its off to Alaska and a few days of cool and wet weather.
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