Beating the Summer Heat

Cheryl's News From Camp Webegone
Friday, August 19, 2016

You may wonder how Rich and I are surviving the current heat wave. Today's high prediction is 101 degrees.

Wednesday we headed to Shady Cove where we began our cool off in the air conditioned Fishing Hole for a bit of lunch. Then we headed to the air conditioned Shady Cove library for the afternoon. By the time we returned to camp, the temperature outside was tolerable.

Thursday we floated the Rogue River, the upper stretch where the rapids are rated a great big 1 but just right for me and my gimpy neck and spine. Sitting in the front I was completely soaked on more than one occasion. I had planned on a little photo journal of this float however, my camera refused to work while on the river. Worked just fine before and after the float! Anyway, here is the one photo when my camera was cooperating.

Rich getting ready to kayak

Today, Friday, Rich and I are sitting in the air conditioned Prospect Library. After our cool time at the library we will head to an air conditioned restaurant for dinner.

Saturday and Sunday's cooling plan are undetermined as of yet. Sit with our feet in the very cold Rogue River is one option. Back to the Shady Cove library is another. Or maybe you will find us sitting near National Creek Falls where the cooling  mist off the  falls is absolutely blissful on a hot day. Monday temperatures here will drop to the mid 80's. A temperature range where Rich and I can sit in our camp enjoying an afternoon of reading.

PS. We had a great float. The stretch of the Rogue River we floated is a nice combination of riffles, rapids and just plain floating. The afternoon float was enhanced by the sighting of three osprey, a kingfisher and a bunch of mallards.