[SEL] It's HOT out!

[Arnie Fero]

Rob,

As we're coming up on two major engine shows; Baraboo & Portland, this is
VERY timely advice.  I'd like to share some of the tips that Dave and
I have developed over the years of attending engine shows.

Rule 1:  Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.  We typically bring LARGE coolers
that will hold at least two cases of beer.  There is nothing worse than
running out and risking dehydration.

Rule 2:  Avoid Hyponatremia by drinking beer instead of water.  To insure
an adequate intake of sodium be sure to eat lots of chips (crisps for the
Brits & Ozzies).
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/hydrationandfluid/a/Hyponatremia.htm

Rule 3:  Minimize physical activity.  When going to a series of long
engine shows, bring your most reliable engines.  That way you do the
strenuous starting work early in the morning while it's cool.  The
engines then run all day and you can sit in the shade, hydrate, and
watch the pretty young women walking by.  Also plan to walk the sales
area during the morning when it's cooler.

With proper attention to these details, one can enjoy the engine shows
and not run the risks of under-hydration.

See ya,  Arnie

On Mon, August 13, 2012 12:30 pm, Rob Skinner wrote:
> We’re in the middle of summer. The lawn needs mowing, the house needs
> painting, and the engines need cleaning. Are you taking care of yourself
> when you’re out there in the blazing sun? The vast majority of people live
> their lives in a perpetual state of under-hydration, which can lead to a
> long list of medical maladies and can become deadly in the heat of summer.
>
> A person working or playing in the heat can require a quart of water per
> hour. Many people don’t consume a quart of water per DAY, which makes them
> extremely susceptible to heat related illness.
>
> Maintaining optimum health during periods of high temperatures requires
> more than common sense. It requires proper planning, attention to physical
> symptoms, and intelligent response to those symptoms.
>
> Here is a little more on the subject:
> http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/enviromentalissues/a/Exercise_Heat.htm
>
> Let’s all enjoy our summer, our engine shows, our play time, and let’s do
> it in good health.