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Folks, it is gonna be a HOT one almost everywhere this weekend. Even chilly San Francisco is supposed to hit 80. Now that may not seem like too hot to some of you central valley types - but in a city of concrete it can be excruciating.

The folks are going to Sacramento to do some kayaking. It is supposed to EXCEED 100 degrees so even though they are staying in a DOG FRIENDLY hotel, they are opting to leave us in our much cooler town with the AC running when and if the temps get TOO HOT. I'll miss them and the family they are visiting. But I won't miss that oppressive heat.

NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT. . . heat is very dangerous to doggies. SO take care to

1. Have plenty of water on hand
2. Avoid taking your dog on car trips other than short ones, if possible
3. NEVER leave your dog in a hot car, even with a window cracked
4. Test the sidewalk before going on walkies. If it burns your hand it will burn their pads
5. If you do go out, provide plenty of shade for your pet - even at the beach. Even dogs get sunburn
6. Keep your pet from overheating indoors or out with a cooling body wrap, vest, or mat (such as the Keep Cool Mat). Soak these products in cool water, and they'll stay cool (but usually dry) for up to three days
7. Keep a small kiddie pool filled with cool water so your dog can cool off now and then
8. If your dog begins to pant uncontrollably, has glazed eyes, dizziness or becomes listless, it could be a sign of overheating or even heatstroke. Immediately get your dog to shade and try to bring down their temperature by applying cool rags and ice packs. Get your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible

Just for the fun of it - here are some HOW HOT IS IT-

• the cows are giving evaporated milk. 
• the chickens are laying hard-boiled eggs 
• farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying hard-boiled eggs. 
• I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walkin'
•  hot water now comes out of both taps. 
• you actually burn your hand opening the car door. 
• you realize that asphalt has a liquid state. 
• 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. 
• the cows are giving evaporated milk. 
• you start buying stock in Gatorade.
•  the trees are whistling for the dogs. 
• you start putting ice cubes in your water bed. 
• you no longer associate bridges (or rivers) with water. 
• you can say 113 degrees without fainting. 
• Satan decided to take the day off.
•  the four seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot and ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! 
• you eat hot chilies to cool your mouth off. 
• your dream house is any house in Alaska. 
• you can make instant sun tea.  
• your car overheats before you drive it. 
• you learn that a seat belt makes a pretty good branding iron. 
• the temperature drops below 95, you feel a bit chilly. 

source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/heatjokes.html