Thread: Heat stroke ain't no joke!

I run a 20 v Dewalt and let me tell ya it’s a lifesaver

Since I have some Ryobi 18V tools, I also carry one or two of the fans when I remember—it’s mostly for the kids

I know a lady who has one of those power tool battery operated fans. Heck, Tractor Supply should have some 12 volt fans.

Originally Posted by funbun

All in all remember: The sun fuses 600 million tons of hydrogen per second. A gallon of Gatorade, a wide brimmed hat and an umbrella will never be enough. There are times when you simply need to get off the water. Being older (middle aged) I simply can't take the heat as I did as a college student. There comes an age where you have to set limits on how long you'll be in the sun.

facts for sure , one time I over did it in my 40 something year old days and ever since then , my ability to handle long periods of sun and fun have become much shorter in duration. it took me a week to get over the headache it caused that first time

Originally Posted by Ketchn

facts for sure , one time I over did it in my 40 something year old days and ever since then , my ability to handle long periods of sun and fun have become much shorter in duration. it took me a week to get over the headache it caused that first time

Seriously, once you get heat stroke, if you survive, it is easier and more dangerous to get it again. I have been in an emergency room with my stepson wondering if he was going to make it.

I have been using Ultima Electrolyte Mix for at least 10 yrs in the summers. It is now $40.50 on Amazon for 90 glass fulls. It has stivia and not sugar. I has worked for me for years and I seem to be getting hotter quicker in my aging body!!!!!!! Good luck.

I'll have to try it.

I figure I could make my own out of lemon juice, stevia and a bit of mountain salt.