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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

100 Again

Along the foothills trail
We're at least 13 degrees above average today, as we were yesterday when we hit 100.  The dog days of summer continue to hang on, making it especially unpleasant on hikes in the Chihuahuan Desert.  Fortunately, we're able to go early enough to ameliorate the effects of the heat.
Across a deep arroyo, Tortugas and the Organs

Hot, hazy day
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4 comments:

Scott said...

We're giving serious thought to crossing Las Cruces off our list of retirement options (which might make you and other Las Cruces denizens happy!)

September 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM
packrat said...

Sorry to hear that, Scott. Hope it wasn't anything I said on my blog.

September 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Dr. K said...

It can get hot here, but it is also beautiful.

September 1, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Scott said...

Packrat, it certainly was nothing you said on your blog. It's the seemingly relentless high temperatures! I'm most comfortable at 65 degrees and 40% humidity (or less).

September 2, 2011 at 7:34 AM

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