It was 107 degrees in East TN today...

kbhaynes · June 2012

and DH and I were stupid enough to go to Dollywood for his work company picnic. We really only went so we could see if he won a giveaway (you had to be present to win). Lets just say it was a less than exciting experience. We got there at about 9:30, ate at 12:00 and we were on our way back to the car by 1:00pm. I love Dollywood, and even though I couldn't ride anything I still love walking around, eating food, browsing the shops and people watching - today I just wanted to get the crap out of there. When we got back to the car it said the temp was 114. I know it wasn't really that hot outside, but that was the temp of the car. It took a good 10 minutes before we could even get in it! Pretty sure I have never sweated so much in my life!

Thinking I was a tough chick, I didn't take anyone seriously when they told me I was going to be miserable this summer. Although I am not complaining, I will say that I was very uncomfortable today in this heat and I certainly learned my lesson. We came home, took a cold shower and a nice long nap - that definitely made me feel better!

Also, if any of you are familiar with the Great Smoky Mountain area - Mt. Leconte reached 81 degrees. It has never had a temperature above 80, so it set a new record today! (That was your fun fact for the day)

I hope everyone around my area is staying cool if you have to be outdoors!

benoitfan · June 2012

If it makes you feel any better, with the humidity, it was 95 in Kitchener, Ontario CANADA today. Actually, today wasn't so bad, we had a couple of days in the 100s in the last couple of weeks here. It is never that hot here for any extended period of time. Maybe a couple of days in mid-late july, but never in june. Heck we had days in the 80s in March here, usually we still have snow! LOL! The weather is weird these days.

drvst8 · July 2012

And here I thought 90 plus in PA was bad. It doesn't look like its going to get much better this week either. Last summer wasn't so bad I handled being pregnant pretty good. This time around isn't as easy.

4legsRbest · July 2012

Yep - I live in Knoxville. I was over-heated and tired by 1pm yesterday so I spent the rest of the day in the basement watching movies! Today we hit the pool from 10-12.

And I love Dollywood too!

princessbmw · July 2012

We chose this week to go to TN on our big family vacation! We are also planning on going to Dollywood...I'm hoping it cools down a little later in the week? Figures, doesn't it?

skye83 · July 2012

Ugh... and I was whining about it being over 90 in Ohio...

kbhaynes · July 2012

4legsRbest:
Yep - I live in Knoxville. I was over-heated and tired by 1pm yesterday so I spent the rest of the day in the basement watching movies! Today we hit the pool from 10-12.

And I love Dollywood too!

Yes, it was miserable! Wish I had a pool close to me so I could hit it up. I have a new maternity tankini I'm ready to wear

kbhaynes · July 2012

princessbmw:
We chose this week to go to TN on our big family vacation! We are also planning on going to Dollywood...I'm hoping it cools down a little later in the week? Figures, doesn't it?

You will have a great time at Dollywood. I don't think its supposed to be as hot as it is this weekend, but still supposed to be in the upper 90s. They did close down some of the rides at Dollywood after we left yesterday due to the temp of the hydraulics on the rides and they had to give a ton of refunds. So whatever day you go, I recommend getting there when the park opens so its not as hot (not to mention the lines won't be so bad for your family). Have a great time!

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