"How do you hike outside in this heat?"

That's what friend Didi asked.

I responded that it is like cooking a frog: You put the frog into a pot with tap water on the stove and then turn the heat on. I go hiking all-year-round, so don't realize I'm getting cooked. I also take a Camelbak full of ice and Gatoraide.

I bicycle outside in this heat too. If you think it's bad hiking in the forest when it's a 100 in the shade, try riding in 100 degrees under the scorching sun for a few hours. However, I love my long Summertime Sunday rides. I solo but also like to hike and bike with old, quiet friends I've long known and loved.

I like it hot and sweaty. And I like 'em hot and sweaty too. Oops, wait a minute... I've given up gals.


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