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Post by mikklynn on Jul 19, 2018 12:42:04 GMT
dewryce I'm in Oregon. We don't really do humidity here. I went to college in Minnesota, so I know humidity... but wasn't there the worst months of the year. **GypsyGirl** I have both Living Proof and Oribe hairsprays. I'm all set and didn't even know it The humidity in Minnesota is amateur hour compared to Houston!
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Post by verdepea on Jul 19, 2018 12:54:20 GMT
Downtown can get very windy. I would plan to arrive early to fix your hair and make up.
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Post by smartypants71 on Jul 19, 2018 12:55:03 GMT
Am I just that used to it that I don't think it's that big of a deal? Yes, we do get swamp ass, but I am just not outside much other than to walk the dog which I'm guessing you won't be doing. How much time will you actually be outside? As for work clothes, I dress for women's winter which typically consists of a sleeveless top, pants and a big cardigan. I have the frizziest hair in the world, but I can tame it pretty well with some anti-frizz styling cream and a light hold hairspray (I use Kerastase). If you do spend any time outside after dark, I'd definitely recommend bugspray. The mosquitoes are freaking ridiculous right now!
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Post by myshelly on Jul 19, 2018 13:01:16 GMT
I agree with the Uber suggestion. It sounds silly for what seems like a short walk, but in addition to the heat, Houston (and most Texas cities) just are not very pedestrian friendly. There may or may not be sidewalks and crosswalks where you are trying to get around. In many places it would be dangerous or impossible to walk even a short distance.
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Post by teri on Jul 19, 2018 13:08:16 GMT
You guys are terrifying me lol it's hot and humid, but not that bad............... lol or maybe I'm just used to it. I love frizzease (sp?) hairspray. It's a light hold, but keeps frizz down. I second the sweater idea for indoors. Comfortable shoes if walking. Have fun and enjoy our city. Lots of great places to eat and drink
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Post by mikewozowski on Jul 19, 2018 13:50:58 GMT
i think pretty much everyone on this thread is over reacting! yes, it is hot, but everyone manages just fine.
take an uber three blocks if you want, but i think that is just silly. and i have never encountered a place in downtown houston where there wasn't a sidewalk and i couldn't get where is was trying to go.
dress for hot weather and roll with it.
enjoy your trip.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 19, 2018 14:34:38 GMT
i think pretty much everyone on this thread is over reacting! yes, it is hot, but everyone manages just fine. take an uber three blocks if you want, but i think that is just silly. and i have never encountered a place in downtown houston where there wasn't a sidewalk and i couldn't get where is was trying to go. dress for hot weather and roll with it. enjoy your trip. The body just reacts differently to humidity if you're not used to it. I "think" that I don't really sweat other than during vigorous exercise. The reality is I just live in a low humidity area. When I show up in a place like Houston. In the 3 blocks, I'll be sweaty before I arrive at the office. I'm not used to being sweaty and not taking a shower. I don't need that first thing in the morning. Ubers are plentiful and cheap.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 19, 2018 14:45:29 GMT
On high humidity days in Ohio (which are not really all that frequent), I sweat like crazy, and my hair looks like I stuck my finger in a light socket. Those of us who are not used to high humidity suffer in it. It’s sort of like people who are used to warm weather visiting when the temps are in the 20’s or below. They are miserable. I have never been to Houston, but I have been to NO in the summer, and I could not believe how humid it was.
You have gotten some excellent advice. Ubers, hairspray, and extra underwear. 👍🏻😊
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Post by Merge on Jul 22, 2018 0:39:10 GMT
Am I just that used to it that I don't think it's that big of a deal? Yes, we do get swamp ass, but I am just not outside much other than to walk the dog which I'm guessing you won't be doing. How much time will you actually be outside? As for work clothes, I dress for women's winter which typically consists of a sleeveless top, pants and a big cardigan. I have the frizziest hair in the world, but I can tame it pretty well with some anti-frizz styling cream and a light hold hairspray (I use Kerastase). If you do spend any time outside after dark, I'd definitely recommend bugspray. The mosquitoes are freaking ridiculous right now! I hear you. I just know that our relatives from the north feel the heat and humidity much more acutely than we do when they visit. We're used to it. I'm in Maine right now. A few days ago it reached 82 degrees. The locals were complaining about the "heat" and "humidity." I'm not sure what the humidity percentage was, but I know the dew point was much lower than what we get this time of year in Houston. It doesn't feel even a little humid to us!
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Post by busy on Jul 22, 2018 0:54:18 GMT
Am I just that used to it that I don't think it's that big of a deal? Yes, we do get swamp ass, but I am just not outside much other than to walk the dog which I'm guessing you won't be doing. How much time will you actually be outside? As for work clothes, I dress for women's winter which typically consists of a sleeveless top, pants and a big cardigan. I have the frizziest hair in the world, but I can tame it pretty well with some anti-frizz styling cream and a light hold hairspray (I use Kerastase). If you do spend any time outside after dark, I'd definitely recommend bugspray. The mosquitoes are freaking ridiculous right now! I hear you. I just know that our relatives from the north feel the heat and humidity much more acutely than we do when they visit. We're used to it. I'm in Maine right now. A few days ago it reached 82 degrees. The locals were complaining about the "heat" and "humidity." I'm not sure what the humidity percentage was, but I know the dew point was much lower than what we get this time of year in Houston. It doesn't feel even a little humid to us! Yeah, we’re wimps about humidity up north lol. Our conditions here: Vs right now in Houston: Yikes. Ugh, those should be switched. Adding attachments from the phone is a PITA.
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Post by Merge on Jul 22, 2018 0:57:42 GMT
I hear you. I just know that our relatives from the north feel the heat and humidity much more acutely than we do when they visit. We're used to it. I'm in Maine right now. A few days ago it reached 82 degrees. The locals were complaining about the "heat" and "humidity." I'm not sure what the humidity percentage was, but I know the dew point was much lower than what we get this time of year in Houston. It doesn't feel even a little humid to us! Yeah, we’re wimps about humidity up north lol. Our conditions here: Vs right now in Houston: Yikes. Ugh, those should be switched. Adding attachments from the phone is a PITA. Dewpoint of 74 is no joke. We're used to walking around with a fine mist of sweat as soon as we leave the house, but you won't be.
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Post by busy on Jul 22, 2018 2:32:03 GMT
Yeah, we’re wimps about humidity up north lol. Our conditions here: Vs right now in Houston: Yikes. Ugh, those should be switched. Adding attachments from the phone is a PITA. Dewpoint of 74 is no joke. We're used to walking around with a fine mist of sweat as soon as we leave the house, but you won't be. Ok, so, idiot question, but what does the dew point mean, in practical terms? It’s nothing we ever even talk about here.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jul 22, 2018 2:37:58 GMT
I hear you. I just know that our relatives from the north feel the heat and humidity much more acutely than we do when they visit. We're used to it. I'm in Maine right now. A few days ago it reached 82 degrees. The locals were complaining about the "heat" and "humidity." I'm not sure what the humidity percentage was, but I know the dew point was much lower than what we get this time of year in Houston. It doesn't feel even a little humid to us! Yeah, we’re wimps about humidity up north lol. Our conditions here: Vs right now in Houston: Yikes. Ugh, those should be switched. Adding attachments from the phone is a PITA. That 53% humidity is actually not that bad for us natives. I spent about an hour outside at 6 pm trimming and deadheading my pot plants. Didn't break a sweat. It's already up to 64% and supposed to get to about 82% humidity tonight.
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Post by Merge on Jul 22, 2018 2:47:43 GMT
Dewpoint of 74 is no joke. We're used to walking around with a fine mist of sweat as soon as we leave the house, but you won't be. Ok, so, idiot question, but what does the dew point mean, in practical terms? It’s nothing we ever even talk about here. This explains pretty well. www.weather.gov/arx/why_dewpoint_vs_humidity
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Post by Merge on Jul 22, 2018 2:49:52 GMT
Yeah, we’re wimps about humidity up north lol. Our conditions here: Vs right now in Houston: Yikes. Ugh, those should be switched. Adding attachments from the phone is a PITA. That 53% humidity is actually not that bad for us natives. I spent about an hour outside at 6 pm trimming and deadheading my pot plants. Didn't break a sweat. It's already up to 64% and supposed to get to about 82% humidity tonight. I’ve lived in Houston 21 years but still don’t stand it like a native. This time of year, I’m not comfortable outside until about 8 PM. Maybe earlier if there’s a breeze. I’m amused by the thought of you trimming your “pot” plants, though. (I know you meant potted.)
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Post by busy on Jul 22, 2018 3:04:59 GMT
I still don’t really get it, except that high dew point = bad lol Thanks for the link
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jul 22, 2018 4:43:49 GMT
I’m amused by the thought of you trimming your “pot” plants, though. (I know you meant potted.) Sometimes those old Southern phrases just slip out! Any plant in a pot = a pot plant in the world I grew up in. I'd go back and edit, but since you quoted me I'll just leave it. I still don’t really get it, except that high dew point = bad lol Thanks for the link That's pretty much all you need to know.
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Post by mom26 on Jul 22, 2018 5:00:40 GMT
It was low 90s with 83% humidity here today (Central Florida). After 30 minutes of yard work, I was soaked in sweat. To look at me, you'd have thought someone had thrown me in a pool fully clothed.
I was born here and have lived here my whole life (53 years). I still hate the heat and humidity and will never get used to it to the point I don't 'notice' or feel it.
Breathable clothes, hair off my neck, breaks in the shade, LOTS of cold water (or beer!) and a giant 'sweat rag' are the only things that save me when I'm outside in weather like this for more than 15 minutes.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 22, 2018 5:04:58 GMT
I really wish I could pipe in and say we are exaggerating, but we are not. Where are you coming from busy ? Even living in Texas and being used to heat and humidity, in South Central Texas and only 3.5 hours from Houston, it's a whole different world. Severely oppressive is the best way to describe the weather in Houston in the summer. Have you ever visited New Orleans in the summer? It feels the same to me. eta: But you've gotten a lot of great advice and if you follow it you'll be okay. Sweaty and miserable, but okay It’s worse than Japan! Do you a/c the garage, too?
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Post by dewryce on Jul 22, 2018 5:12:17 GMT
I really wish I could pipe in and say we are exaggerating, but we are not. Where are you coming from busy ? Even living in Texas and being used to heat and humidity, in South Central Texas and only 3.5 hours from Houston, it's a whole different world. Severely oppressive is the best way to describe the weather in Houston in the summer. Have you ever visited New Orleans in the summer? It feels the same to me. eta: But you've gotten a lot of great advice and if you follow it you'll be okay. Sweaty and miserable, but okay It’s worse than Japan! Do you a/c the garage, too? No. But a) I'm never in the garage and b) we insulated it as it was being built and it never gets over 78* I don't think any garages are air conditioned unless they are enclosed.
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 22, 2018 8:14:18 GMT
Coming from NC, where the humidity is 85% overnight & higher with temperatures in the 90s during summer days, I don't find Houston/TX's weather unusual. My suggestion when visiting anywhere in the south coming from the PNW (where I wear a long sleeve tee shirt & cardigan when vacationing there in the summer) is to make certain to breathe, hydrate, & wear sunscreen.
Note outside will feel suffocating like being in a sauna full dressed, while air conditioned indoors will seem freezing in comparison. Consider an individual portable fan with mist (like amusement parks goers often use) or a damp sports towel directly contacting your skin/draped around your neck when outdoors & a jacket/cardigan/kimono inside to avoid catching a cold from the drastic temperature changes.
Hope you have a safe, informative, & fun business trip!
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Post by utmr on Jul 22, 2018 14:44:15 GMT
Take an Uber or cab or hotel shuttle in the morning so that you don't sweat up your makeup.
Take a sweater or jacket for inside. I am not joking, office buildings are freezing. I have a thermometer at my desk and it is generally between 58-62. My last office was usually around 68.
Don't go jogging if you aren't used to it. Don't go jogging downtown anyway. We have a significant homeless problem. Between 7-6 it won't be an issue, but after 7 you will start to see them. Stay in a group at night and you will be fine.
Otherwise I don't think it will be that big of a deal. Yes it's hot and humid. Unless you are working outside, it won't affect you. Also come back in January and we will show you our outdoor activities! Welcome to H-town!
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Post by missbennet on Jul 22, 2018 15:12:08 GMT
I struggle in Houston and humid climates in general - seconding what everyone else has said - no exertion, even if it means you do Uber for a couple blocks. Warning - people who live there are used to it, and you'll climb into cars where they aren't even running the AC very much. I'll be light headed and the person will say, "Isn't it a beautiful day?!" No sir! It sure isn't! Lots of hydration. You'll drink a gallon of water and pee once all day. Silver lining is that I never need moisturizer in those places, I am dewy and glistening all the time.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 22, 2018 17:42:02 GMT
My solution would be to arrive in Houston in the middle of the night and sleep in the conference room. I am no fan of humidity. I grew up in Omaha and the temps and humidity were high. I am sure it is worse further south.
I much prefer it was colder where you can adjust your clothing to stay comfortable.
My ideal temperatures are 72-78 degrees. We wait until 7 or 8 to walk the dogs so it is between those temps.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 6, 2018 21:57:32 GMT
Well let us know if you need ideas for your evenings and I hope you enjoy yourself We have work dinners every night. But apparently our client is a big fan of great food and wine, so they are also at excellent restaurants. I'm looking forward to that part, at least Just wondering how you survived your week in Houston. Any good restaurant reviews for us? busy
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Post by busy on Aug 6, 2018 22:06:11 GMT
We have work dinners every night. But apparently our client is a big fan of great food and wine, so they are also at excellent restaurants. I'm looking forward to that part, at least Just wondering how you survived your week in Houston. Any good restaurant reviews for us? busy Ha! I lucked out. It wasn't bad at all. I even walked between the hotel and meetings every day, against pea advice and was never that hot. But I know humidity wasn't nearly what it normally is last week. Our first dinner was a catered thing at our clients' house - it was from a local Indian restaurant somewhere in the Montrose area but I don't know which one. It was very good, though. We also went to at Holman Draft Hall, which was mostly about the beer but had good bar food too. We had dinner at El Real after that (which was not the original plan - we were supposed to go to Brasserie19), but Tex-Mex sounded good to everyone after a few drinks. And we ate at Ibiza, which was quite good. The octopus was incredible. Thursday dinner was at the airport and not recommended lol ETA: The wine. OMG the wine. Especially the night at our client's house. I'd heard stories about his collection but was not prepared for the reality. It was incredible.
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Post by utmr on Aug 6, 2018 22:33:19 GMT
El Real - yum! One of my favorites!
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 6, 2018 22:55:07 GMT
busy - You did luck out on the weather as the humidity wasn't that bad last week. Today is another story though! You left just in time. Love El Real! It reminds me of the Tex-Mex I would eat when growing up. Will have to give Ibiza a try. It's been on our list, but we've just not gotten there yet. Glad that you had a good trip with good food and wine. Was this a one off event, or will you be back in the future?
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Post by busy on Aug 6, 2018 22:58:21 GMT
busy - You did luck out on the weather as the humidity wasn't that bad last week. Today is another story though! You left just in time. Love El Real! It reminds me of the Tex-Mex I would eat when growing up. Will have to give Ibiza a try. It's been on our list, but we've just not gotten there yet. Glad that you had a good trip with good food and wine. Was this a one off event, or will you be back in the future? I will be back. In September, in November, in December. That's what's on the books for now
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 6, 2018 23:01:12 GMT
I will be back. In September, in November, in December. That's what's on the books for now You'll like the weather much better in November & December! If you have some free time on one of your trips, we can put together a Houston Pea dinner for you!
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