After a few hours of sleep, we dressed and headed out the door by 7:30 am to see our son run the traditional gauntlet run. It was AWESOME. We knew he would be in the group wearing gold t-shirts which was at the end of the group of over 400 trainees. The crowds cheering and the quick flash of teeth on my son's face when he saw us was priceless. By 8:30 am we were sitting in the stands waiting for the coin ceremony to start. That's when we started feeling the sun. My wife doesn't manage well in the heat, so I knew I had only a short time before, well, let's just say before she had a melt down (I really hope she doesn't read this blog). I found us a grandstand in the shade where we waited. As the day grew longer, we found ourselves seated, standing, walking and breathing in the San Antonio humidity. A few airmen fainted, which reminded me how dangerous heat and humidity can be. So I wanted to write today about a few products that will help in the battle against heat and humidity.
The Soleus Air 10,000 BTU Evaporative Portable A/C / Dehumidifier / Fan is compact yet powerful, especially if you're looking to heat just one room. You can move it from room to room depending on where you'll be. Working on a computer in your office, or enjoying a book in your den, the portable A/C Dehumidifier will keep you cool without running up the electricity bills
Fans can keep a room 10 - 20 degrees cooler. I really like the Deco Breeze fans. They have a huge selection of animal, flower and sporting themed fans. Easy to unplug and cool you down!
There's also this Cabriolet Pool Lounger. This rugged lounge has everything you need for relaxing around the pool this summer. Our Cabriolet lounge features a super heavy duty PVC bladder on the inside with a tough nylon covering on the outside. This inflatable has the feel of a “river raft” that protects the lounge from concrete scrapes and cuts that puncture cheaper inflatables. Your kids can jump on the Cabriolet and drag it across the deck with no ill effects.Not only is the Cabriolet durable, but it is very comfortable as well. The lounge’s adjustable canopy provides shade when you want it and can be taken off when you don’t. Cabriolet’s fold out foot cushion turns the lounge into a full chaise or it can be folded under for dangling your feet in the water. The integral drink holder provides thirst quenching relief on hot summer days.
Shade or sun? That is the question that only the Colva help you answer. The weave is a UV treated synthetic with a reinforced interior aluminum tube frame. The included cream-colored cushions and 3 (three) throw pillows are made of water resistant covers and foam as is the folding top. The canopy, which is also included, can be kept up for added shade or pulled down to enjoy the sun.We hope some of these products can keep you in the cool zone. Have a safe 4th of July and a special thanks to all the service men and women for their dedication to duty and commitment to our country.
As for our son, he made us very proud. At the end of our first day there, he was officially an Airman. He was more courteous, more focused and respectful than ever and that's saying a lot because he's always been very courteous and respectful. I know he was really happy to see us despite the fact that we almost, but not quite, damaged his reputation by showing up unexpectedly in a base location that was "supposed" to be off limits to civilians. But that's another story for another time.
