Saturday, August 06, 2011

Losing Weight

I lost five pounds today. We played an arts festival and we went on at 2:30 p.m. The ambient temperature was 96 but combined with drinkable humidity, it felt like 110. 
This was the first year for the festival so they didn't have a chance to work out all the bugs. Our friend Kara had a great lineup of artists and there were activities for the kids, but the music stage was in an open area and not covered. I could have baked bread in my guitar case.
By the time we walked off stage, there was not a dry thread on me. 
Even Jilda, who does not sweat (she perspires), was so drenched, it looked like she'd been swimming with her cloths on.
I stepped on the scales when we got home and I'd dropped five pounds, but I don't recommend it as a quick weight loss routine, because tonight I feel like I've been wrung out.
I can promise you it will be an early night tonight.
We are thankful that our friend Fred Miller went with us. He has a sound case that he carries along with him.
The sound system for the festival was minimal to say the least, but Fred pulled out his case and worked his magic. I thought we sounded great.
It was a good cause, but both Jilda and I made ourselves a promise --- no more outside festivals in July or August.

10 comments:

  1. That can be dangerous in this heat. I think you guys are smart for no more outdoor events unless at night. Yes, women perspire!!!

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  2. thats is terrible! but for a good
    cause, why not?.. LOL!

    rest well my friend!

    JJRod'z

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  3. You and Jilda are the essence of thoughtfulness and caring...hope you both get lots of rest and fluids of choice!

    Hugs~

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  4. You two are brave souls Rick! I can hardly walk the dogs in this horrible weather! But as you said it was for a good cause. Love Di ♥

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  5. Oh wow! You and Jilda suffered for your art and for a great cause! I hope you both rest now and take things easy!!! Take care
    x

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  6. One of the few occasions where losing weight is not a good thing! Hope you're both rested and recovered now.

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  7. Was it worth it even a little?:))
    I am wishing we had even half of your heat- bet you that you are too;))

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  8. @ JJ, I can't get to your blog now. When I click on your comment, it says
    Profile Not Available.
    Did you change something?

    @Barb,believe me, we've done out last outside event in this kind of heat.
    We're both fine but we were whupped last night.
    @ Sush, Diana, Old Kitty, that's for your kind words. We love playing we love supporting the arts and other charities, but we need to be selective when it's so hot.
    @ Dawn, it was worth it. And, if we could share the heat, we would :)

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  9. Wow! I did not know you could lose 5lbs just throught SWEAT! Must have been very very hot. Rest up, plently of fluids!

    Rose

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  10. I struggle with the weight issue so I was interested in your post. keep playing and enjoy.
    have a good day.

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