Just how hot is it outside?
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How hot is it where you are? Let’s take a poll :
- The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance.
- Hot water now comes out of both taps.
- You can make instant sun tea.
- You learn that a seat belt makes a pretty good branding iron.
- The temperature drops below 95 and you feel a bit chilly.
- You discover that in July it takes only two fingers to drive your car.
- You discover that you can get sunburn through your car window.
- You break a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 am before work.
- The birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground.
- The potatoes cook underground and all you have to do to have lunch is to pull one out and add butter, salt, and pepper.
- Farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying hardboiled eggs.
- Cows are giving evaporated milk.
- The trees are whistlin’ for the dogs.
- It’s so hot even the fish are sweating…..(Thanks, Ruth!)
- It’s so hot, I saw the cat take off her coat. (Thanks, Ellen!)
Do you have one to add? Be sure to let me know in the comments below! (PS – Be sure to read the comments. They are hilarious!)

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