Thursday, July 21, 2011

Excessive Snow Or Excessive Heat?





Before you step outside today I would like you to flash back to December 26, the day after Christmas. Snow began falling in our area during the late morning hours and by the afternoon we were in the midst of a blizzard that would dump as much as 30 inches in some parts. Some were stranded for days waiting for their streets to be plowed and for the better part of a week others were greatly inconvenienced by the impact of the snowstorm. At that time we promised not to complain ever again about hot weather in the summer. (A listener photo from Point Pleasant following that storm is posted above)

I remind you of this nearly 7 months later as we deal with an official heat wave that could bring us triple digit numbers over the next 48 hours or so. There will be no way to escape the heat outside and if you’re heading to the beach you need to pray for a breeze coming off the ocean. I’m sure our power supplies will be pushed, air conditioners will break, cars will overheat and patience will be tested. But no matter what you won’t have to bundle up and go outside for hours digging out your car and clearing your driveway. I for one will take the heat.

By the way there are some common sense ways to deal with the hot weather, including wearing light color and loose fitting clothing. Drink plenty of water, don’t push yourself (especially during the middle of the day) and keep the AC running. Speaking of running, even if you’re in good shape going for a 5-mile run in the afternoon hours is just plain stupid. Head out early in the morning or later at night if you must…same advice for any sports teams. Finally remember December 26th because the effects of this heat wave will disappear much quicker than it took for the snow to melt.

Couple of quick hitters:

Jay Price is the new football coach at Manasquan High School as he was hired this week to replace Pete Cahill, who gave up the position to become a Vice Principal. Price, who played for the Warriors under the late Vic Kubu, has been a longtime defensive assistant coach under both Kubu & Cahill.

A pair of former Ocean County High School football standouts now at Monmouth University have been named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-Northeast Conference teams. Among the six Hawks selected to the squad were junior offensive lineman Mike Murphy out of Toms River East and Manchester sophomore defensive tackle Jimmy Lawson.

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