Cool Days for the Guys at the Car Wash * by myrrhluz
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This is not the image I intended to post tonight, though it was taken near Newgrange, Ireland. At 6:15 this evening, I got off of work, left my air conditioned office, and walked across the car wash parking lot to the sales station to clock out. The temperature was still in the triple digits, the air stifling. I had just finished my ice tea and yet felt very thirsty as I crossed the blacktop. I thought of the men and women who had worked in the merciless heat today and for the last 80 days, since extreme heat descended on San Antonio. I knew that I wouldn't last a week doing what they do everyday. When I reached the sales station the salesman, Steve, gave me a smile, and asked if I had had a long day...
I told him what I had been thinking as I walked up and that I would never complain of a long day to any of the guys outside. He talked about how he tries to stay cool (he ducks into the tunnel when there are no customers to take care of) and how everyone is dragging by the end of each day. So this is for the guys at the car wash, and for everyone anywhere that has to work in, or has no relief from, very hot conditions. My heart goes out to you. May this horrible heat soon ease its grip.
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Comments (27)
mickeyrony
The temperature around the world is no longer the same, the burst of heat, and torrential rains . Floods, landslides and lightning although I believe other have more to shelter my Beatiful , Thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) La température à travers le monde entier n'est plus pareille ,des sursaut de chaleurs ,plueis et torrentielles . ,inondements ,éboulements foudre et autre je croie bien que l'ont est plus à l'abrit ma Belle ,Mercis de partager ((5++))
mgtcs
What a marvelous place my friend, wonderful capture, congratulations!
magnus073
You did such a nice job on this beautiful and very thoughtful dedi to your friends who work so hard in the car wash Lucinda. You have such a caring heart and are an example for the rest of us as we should be thinking of those who have it really rough before we start complaining about our situations.
jocko500
wonderful hot
wysiwig
Cool, green Ireland. What a nice image to carry you away during those triple digit days. Very thoughtful dedication for those with a heavy load.
Minda
This is excellent shot lucinda//
bmac62
So very cool Lu...your image in Ireland and your thoughts for those with outside jobs in 100+ conditions. Well done.
Faemike55
Very beautiful and heartfelt dedication, Lucinda! Lovely scene
ia-du-lin
beautiful place, nice nature foto
jayfar
Super image and lovely thoughts Lucinda.
Lashia
Beautiful POV and natural colours- thanks for sharing! :)
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durleybeachbum
Superb pic and a fascinating narrative. What I can't understand, apart from why anyone lives in such hot or cold places, is why they wash their cars more than very occasionally!
fallen21
Beautiful view, nice shot.
anianiani
Such a beautiful place near by you...and this is just an excellent point of view and classic one.... What abt the width of this river..?
mariogiannecchini
Beautiful image and great place to spend some time with the oppressive heat of these days! (Here we ecirca above 40 degrees, 97% humidity) A great thought, Lucinda!
flavia49
wonderful panorama
0rest4wicked
A grand verde view!
helanker
What a gorgeous ahot of this lovely river. I liked the little story alot too :)
sandra46
EXCELLENT WORK
goodoleboy
I thought you were in Ireland all this time, and not in the great State of Texas. Well, your presidential-hopeful Governor Perry says he doesn't believe in global warming, at least not the man made kind. In fact, he doesn't even believe in the theory of evolution. Anyway, I hope and wish that your everlasting killer heatwave subsides instantly, Lucinda. And, a most cooling photo you have posted to comfort us all.
npauling
A lovely capture and a beautiful dedication to the hard working guys. I hope you get some relief from the heat soon.
blondeblurr
Oh, how I cannot wait for our Summer to arrive - but Spring first, which is the best season (incl. Autumn) But 100F for you would be close to 40C for us - Yikes, that is 'warm'! gives me an idea - if only those guys could dive into this river to cool off, but that's 'several' miles apart ;-( a very caring dedication Lucinda, BB
dragonmuse
Really lovely capture. The water ripples echo the sky. Such a cooling day in a such a lovely place would certainly make me happy.
vaggabondd
I just hate the cold here but I don't know if I could ever take that kind of heat. that is crazy. nice shot and stay cool my friend
jendellas
Beautiful capture, not been that hot here, today is good though!!!
emmecielle
Fantastic capture! :)
Madbat
I'm thinking I'll take our weather up here over yours, ugh!