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Gusman · 61-69, M
I honestly believe that the sun seems to be more intense than it was 30 years ago.
When I venture out on hot, sunny days I do all that I can to avoid direct sunlight. Long sleeves, a hat, even an unbrella if I am sitting outside at the cricket, baseball etc.
I no longer enjoy going out into the Australian bush at the height of summer. Too hot, with no escape from the extreme heat.
Less rainfall, mass trees dying off due to drought conditions. Sometimes it will not rain for 3 months here in Perth. Or minimal rain 1 or 2 mm in that time. Unheard of decades ago.
When I venture out on hot, sunny days I do all that I can to avoid direct sunlight. Long sleeves, a hat, even an unbrella if I am sitting outside at the cricket, baseball etc.
I no longer enjoy going out into the Australian bush at the height of summer. Too hot, with no escape from the extreme heat.
Less rainfall, mass trees dying off due to drought conditions. Sometimes it will not rain for 3 months here in Perth. Or minimal rain 1 or 2 mm in that time. Unheard of decades ago.
goodlil666 · 51-55, M
@Gusman This is not intended as jab at you. Part of your perception of of a more intense sun may possibly be your age . The only reason a I entertain that idea is that I am getting older and I live in the desert southwestern USA. My work requires that I spend a good deal of time working outdoors as well as my hobbies put me outdoors for long periods of time as well. I thought it was the sun/weather that was kicking my ass more than it used to. After continued exposure to the extremes I think my age has a big part in it as well. I am in pretty good shape for my age, not over weight, active, don't smoke , but I just can't take that direct sunlight like I used to be able to. In my 30' s I could and did work on commercial and industrial roof top HVAC systems where I measured ambient temperatures of 160° F + or 72° C and worked for hours on end at those temperatures , day after day. I went to help a friend do some rooftop work over the summer , I measured ambient temp of 140° F and I had to take a break and get off that roof after only an hour . I think it's my age more than anything, I stay plenty hydrated , wide brim hat , loose long sleeve light colored shirt. That's my opinion from my experience in extreme heat. over 30+ years working and recreating in that environment.
@goodlil666 Yesterday, I had an idea for a home made hat.
A coolie hat made from recycled aluminium and bubble wrap car-windscreen sunshade.
Silver-coloured gaffa tape to join the edges, and bind outer wire edge to hat and frame.
Inner frame from 3mm high-tensile fencing wire, built like a lamp shade.
Inner headband made from a scrap of old towelling (to mop sweat, prevent it dripping into eyes).
Comfortable tape to tie on.
Refelects sun off head, neck and shoulders.
Insulates and shades.
Allows airflow on scalp.
A coolie hat made from recycled aluminium and bubble wrap car-windscreen sunshade.
Silver-coloured gaffa tape to join the edges, and bind outer wire edge to hat and frame.
Inner frame from 3mm high-tensile fencing wire, built like a lamp shade.
Inner headband made from a scrap of old towelling (to mop sweat, prevent it dripping into eyes).
Comfortable tape to tie on.
Refelects sun off head, neck and shoulders.
Insulates and shades.
Allows airflow on scalp.
@goodlil666 Silicone beads strung on fishing line could add comfort on the tie - interesting idea.
Will post a photo when done. :)
Will post a photo when done. :)
Gusman · 61-69, M
@goodlil666 Yes, there is every possibility age could be a factor.
I feel the cold me now than in the past.
Seeing mass die off of trees due to lack of rain does net bode well for the future though.
Perth's long term average annual rainfall up to 2001 was 803 mm - 31".
From 2001 the average rainfall has fallen to 683 mm - 27"
The dams are not filling. This has two reasons, increased population requiring more water, less rainfall.
Mundaring Weir last overflowed in 1996.
I feel the cold me now than in the past.
Seeing mass die off of trees due to lack of rain does net bode well for the future though.
Perth's long term average annual rainfall up to 2001 was 803 mm - 31".
From 2001 the average rainfall has fallen to 683 mm - 27"
The dams are not filling. This has two reasons, increased population requiring more water, less rainfall.
Mundaring Weir last overflowed in 1996.