Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Have missed you. Glad you are back. Madeline http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lungs_on_Vacation/ To: asthma Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away. A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz! I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails! I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage. I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Welcome back Jenn, I've seen some of the pictures on fb and it looks like you and your friends had a great time. Here in the states, we are baking in the Eastern part of the country. It's 96 F where I am in Tennessee. I've been battling my asthma now for a couple of days because there's no air movement and when there is a little breeze, it just moves hot air around. Then we have to deal with ozone and pollution levels. This is off topic from here for everyone: Interesting story I saw a few minutes ago. Newscasters went looking for people doing hot jobs outdoors and wondered how they were coping with the heat. A guy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the air temps are above 104 F, works driving a steam roller laying asphalt. The temp of the asphalt is well over 200 F. This guy said it was like sitting on an oven. He drinks over 3 gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. WOW!!!I can't handle 95-96, so NOT ME!! To: asthma Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away.A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz!I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails!I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage.I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Hi Madeline, O. T. I have some bad news for you. and that is I might have to put my dog down . for some reason my dog got real sick in less then a week. I got him to the vet yesterday and they had to start and Iiv on him. I went to visit him this morning and I got to talk to the vet and told me that my got a little better but now my dog kidneys are failing and we might have to put my dog to sleep. Now I don't know what I am going to do without my dog. I have been with him for 14 years. james To: asthma Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 1:55:54 PMSubject: Re: OT - Back Have missed you. Glad you are back. Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/ From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away. A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz! I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails! I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage. I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 I'm not sure how hot that is, as temperature is one of the few things here where we only use metric (most things we use a mix of metric and imperial - I think the UK and USA are the only places that do). But I'm guessing it is hot!It was a bit cold for us, as we were at sea, moving (usually about 7 knots an hour under motor, and 3 at sail, except the say when the wind was about 30 knots an hour, gusting up to 45-50 and off the scale at times!), and this included overnight watches too - I went up for one of the 12-4am watches wearing EIGHT layers, and I was still shivering!!It was warm on our day in Edinburgh, though - we all ended up in shorts and t-shirts for that day.JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.Subject: Re: OT - BackTo: asthma Date: Wednesday, 7 July, 2010, 22:02 Welcome back Jenn, I've seen some of the pictures on fb and it looks like you and your friends had a great time. Here in the states, we are baking in the Eastern part of the country. It's 96 F where I am in Tennessee. I've been battling my asthma now for a couple of days because there's no air movement and when there is a little breeze, it just moves hot air around. Then we have to deal with ozone and pollution levels. This is off topic from here for everyone: Interesting story I saw a few minutes ago. Newscasters went looking for people doing hot jobs outdoors and wondered how they were coping with the heat. A guy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the air temps are above 104 F, works driving a steam roller laying asphalt. The temp of the asphalt is well over 200 F. This guy said it was like sitting on an oven. He drinks over 3 gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. WOW!!!I can't handle 95-96, so NOT ME!! To: asthma Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away.A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz!I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails!I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage.I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 , I'm so sorry about your dog. Know its like losing one of your family.......Lou Subject: Re: OT - BackTo: asthma Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 3:17 PM Hi Madeline, O. T. I have some bad news for you. and that is I might have to put my dog down . for some reason my dog got real sick in less then a week. I got him to the vet yesterday and they had to start and Iiv on him. I went to visit him this morning and I got to talk to the vet and told me that my got a little better but now my dog kidneys are failing and we might have to put my dog to sleep. Now I don't know what I am going to do without my dog. I have been with him for 14 years. james From: Madeline Ingram <slim8972yahoo (DOT) com>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, July 7, 2010 1:55:54 PMSubject: Re: OT - Back Have missed you. Glad you are back. Madeline http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ Lungs_on_ Vacation/ From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away. A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz! I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails! I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage. I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 , I am so sorry about your dog. I don't know anything about dogs, but cats with kidney problems can be treated sometimes by giving them subq fluids like Ringers daily at home. It is not difficult to do, your vet can show you how. Of course, maybe your dog's case is too severe for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 Yes Jenn it's hot. The current temp in Tennessee right now at 9:30 EDT, is 85 F. That works out in conversion to 29.4 C. Our high today was 95 F or 35 C. I found a conversion chart. For anyone interested, to convert F to C: (F temp-32) x .555 and C to F: (C temp x 1.8) + 32. To: asthma Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 4:35:38 PMSubject: Re: OT - Back I'm not sure how hot that is, as temperature is one of the few things here where we only use metric (most things we use a mix of metric and imperial - I think the UK and USA are the only places that do). But I'm guessing it is hot!It was a bit cold for us, as we were at sea, moving (usually about 7 knots an hour under motor, and 3 at sail, except the say when the wind was about 30 knots an hour, gusting up to 45-50 and off the scale at times!), and this included overnight watches too - I went up for one of the 12-4am watches wearing EIGHT layers, and I was still shivering!!It was warm on our day in Edinburgh, though - we all ended up in shorts and t-shirts for that day.JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: OT - BackTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, 7 July, 2010, 22:02 Welcome back Jenn, I've seen some of the pictures on fb and it looks like you and your friends had a great time. Here in the states, we are baking in the Eastern part of the country. It's 96 F where I am in Tennessee. I've been battling my asthma now for a couple of days because there's no air movement and when there is a little breeze, it just moves hot air around. Then we have to deal with ozone and pollution levels. This is off topic from here for everyone: Interesting story I saw a few minutes ago. Newscasters went looking for people doing hot jobs outdoors and wondered how they were coping with the heat. A guy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the air temps are above 104 F, works driving a steam roller laying asphalt. The temp of the asphalt is well over 200 F. This guy said it was like sitting on an oven. He drinks over 3 gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. WOW!!!I can't handle 95-96, so NOT ME!! From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away.A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz!I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails!I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage.I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Thanks - that makes more sense! People here tend to complain it is 'hot' at 20-25 degrees, and it rarely gets above 30, except round London, as they tend to have similar weather to North West France than the rest of the UK. Australians find our interpretation of a heat wave funny!JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: OT - BackTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, 7 July, 2010, 22:02 Welcome back Jenn, I've seen some of the pictures on fb and it looks like you and your friends had a great time. Here in the states, we are baking in the Eastern part of the country. It's 96 F where I am in Tennessee. I've been battling my asthma now for a couple of days because there's no air movement and when there is a little breeze, it just moves hot air around. Then we have to deal with ozone and pollution levels. This is off topic from here for everyone: Interesting story I saw a few minutes ago. Newscasters went looking for people doing hot jobs outdoors and wondered how they were coping with the heat. A guy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the air temps are above 104 F, works driving a steam roller laying asphalt. The temp of the asphalt is well over 200 F. This guy said it was like sitting on an oven. He drinks over 3 gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. WOW!!!I can't handle 95-96, so NOT ME!! From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away.A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz!I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails!I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage.I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Jen, we hit 37 C (100 F) here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 p.s. It's easy to remember the F to C conversion if you remember this: Freezing point: 32F, 0C Boiling point: 212F, 100C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Ok that's like 77 F which I consider warm but not uncomfortable. What we've been having is rough, especially on the breathing. It's now a little past 11 am EDT here and it's already 91 F or around 33 C. London is a good size city. Cities tend to hold heat more. As for Australia, their summers are HOT indeed. Right now they are having winter. I'm friends in facebook with a girl from there. She said its been pretty cold there the past couple weeks. They have winter down there while we have summer. During our winter, they'll get hot. Ok to the topic of asthma, mine is getting crazy. I'm coughing more and beginning to feel tight. I'm trying to hold off till tomorrow morning because I have an appointment with my doctor then and he'll check on it. My peak flow is still in my high yellow range so it's not too bad yet. I'm going to work on a dose of albuterol in the neb and see if that helps some. It's also time for my other meds. To: asthma Sent: Thu, July 8, 2010 6:04:29 AMSubject: Re: OT - Back Thanks - that makes more sense! People here tend to complain it is 'hot' at 20-25 degrees, and it rarely gets above 30, except round London, as they tend to have similar weather to North West France than the rest of the UK. Australians find our interpretation of a heat wave funny!JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me.From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: OT - BackTo: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comDate: Wednesday, 7 July, 2010, 22:02 Welcome back Jenn, I've seen some of the pictures on fb and it looks like you and your friends had a great time. Here in the states, we are baking in the Eastern part of the country. It's 96 F where I am in Tennessee. I've been battling my asthma now for a couple of days because there's no air movement and when there is a little breeze, it just moves hot air around. Then we have to deal with ozone and pollution levels. This is off topic from here for everyone: Interesting story I saw a few minutes ago. Newscasters went looking for people doing hot jobs outdoors and wondered how they were coping with the heat. A guy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the air temps are above 104 F, works driving a steam roller laying asphalt. The temp of the asphalt is well over 200 F. This guy said it was like sitting on an oven. He drinks over 3 gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. WOW!!!I can't handle 95-96, so NOT ME!! From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk>To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) comSent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PMSubject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away.A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz!I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails!I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage.I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Jenn you can figure that its anywhere from 35.5 to 38.8 (102F) along the East Coast of the US right now. The calculation to convert from F to C is: (Farenheit degrees - 32)/ 9 and multiplied by 5. so... 102-32= 70 70/9=7.78 7.78(5) = 39C To convert Celsius to F Multiply C by 9 then divide by 5 and add 32. SO... 36*9= 324 324/5=64.8 64.8=32= 96.8 Ann OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away. A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz! I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails! I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage. I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yeah I was looking at yours and said what? Mine eliminates a step.To: asthma Sent: Fri, July 9, 2010 12:18:32 AMSubject: Re: OT - Back I didnt see your post before I replied, but both formulas shown are correct... the .5555 in your formula is the equivalent of 5/9 and the 1.8 in the celsius to farenheit is also equivalent to 9/5. Your formulas just eliminate an extra step I think...I remember seeing both in my winter quarter at school. Ann OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away. A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz! I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails! I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage. I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I need a calculator for that! I can sit and chat away happily in several languages, including the complicated bits of grammar, but when it comes to simple maths.... *shudders*!I'm thinking next time I move it'll have to be to the coast. I had no problems at all with my breathing when I was away, but now I'm back, my chest feels back to it's usual congested self, but I'm noticing it so much more than before.I was told when I was away by the ship's doctor, from Cheshire, that the Cheshire Plains are one of the worst areas in the UK for asthma, pollen and allergies, and I'm just south of that, close enough to be affected by it. JennTha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire...! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. From: Canter <cindyj503yahoo (DOT) com> Subject: Re: OT - Back To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com Date: Wednesday, 7 July, 2010, 22:02 Welcome back Jenn, I've seen some of the pictures on fb and it looks like you and your friends had a great time. Here in the states, we are baking in the Eastern part of the country. It's 96 F where I am in Tennessee. I've been battling my asthma now for a couple of days because there's no air movement and when there is a little breeze, it just moves hot air around. Then we have to deal with ozone and pollution levels. This is off topic from here for everyone: Interesting story I saw a few minutes ago. Newscasters went looking for people doing hot jobs outdoors and wondered how they were coping with the heat. A guy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the air temps are above 104 F, works driving a steam roller laying asphalt. The temp of the asphalt is well over 200 F. This guy said it was like sitting on an oven. He drinks over 3 gallons of water a day to stay hydrated. WOW!!! I can't handle 95-96, so NOT ME!! From: A Hill <jennthefunkyranger@ yahoo.co. uk> To: asthmayahoogroups (DOT) com Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 2:37:11 PM Subject: OT - Back Hi all - have just got back from 2 weeks away. A while ago I posted about asking about how to secure an inhaler when climbing because I was going on a Tall Ship (like a pirate ship) and needed it tied on when climbing the rigging. I have just returned from my voyage on the ship, and had a great time (apart from the first day of sailing when I thought I was dying! I was really seasick as we were hit by bad swells, and got sent to bed at 7pm when I should have been on watch, but was fine after a good night's sleep). I'm shattered, but still on a high from it. I did climb the rigging, and was up there stowing a sail as we sailed down the River Forth into Edinburgh! In quite strong winds too - what a buzz! I think the sea air definitely did me a lot of good, as I didn't feel short of breath at all during the time I was there. Even climbing the rigging, pulling heavy ropes and shouting during this I was completely fine. As for securing my inhaler - I got one of the string fasteners used for mobile phone charms, opened the two halves of my inhaler, put the string in, screwed the top back on to jam the string into it, and then attached a lanyard to it which I could then tie to my harness and put the inhaler into my pocket / down my top. Though sticking it down my top wasn't comfortable when leaning ocer the sails! I'll add my pics on FB in the next few days, and for those who have me as a friend on FB, you may have already seen some of the tagged pics from the voyage. I was interviewed for a local BBC broadcast, but unfortunately it wasn't shown thanks to a gunman on the loose in the area, as this took up nearly all the bulletin instead. I've emailed to ask when / if it will be shown! Jenn Tha can tek t'lass outta Yorkshire... ! Don't brand me, don't classify me, don't tell me what to wear. I'll be who I want to be, and I'm proud to be me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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