Re: WEG:Deep sand/High Humidity

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

I really hope to be able to say that...I think we have a SUPER squad AND staff.

Teddy

Truman Prevatt wrote:

> Hi Teddy,
>
> When I was in Riyahd (sp?) several years ago in Dec and Jan I noticed
> that some days were dry and some were very similar to a FL winter day
> before a cold front moved through - wind off the water so it is fairly
> humid.  I was fairly susprised. But this is a period of unstable weather
> in that part of the world and the Persian Gulf is warm.  I didn't
> venture outside much during mid day but when I did it was hot.  I felt
> sorry for the poor guys out on the front line.
>
> I don't remember it ever being the same degree of humidity as the OD can
> get, but it was not like Utah either. But I was only there for about
> three weeks total.  But you been to both and being from Ohio you do know
> your humidity <G>.
>
> Good luck to all and keep those horses hydrated so they can come back
> and say "we told you so".
>
> Truman
>
> Teddy Lancaster wrote:
> >
> > No, I would not say it's like Florida.  The sand is salty, the air is brisk
> > (always a breeze and often sand is blown in your face).  The Arabs have
> > planted thousands of palm trees, so it may LOOK like Florida.  The only
> > vegetation is some scrub except for what is cultivated. And, even in December
> > last year, it was HOT during the day (pleasant at night). It may not be "sea
> > level", but it is practically "Persian Gulf" level. You cannot see the
> > mountains from Dubai..only some small hills.  All of their water is
> > desalinated and all trees and plants must be irrigated.
> >
> > You could not pay me to live there, but it is a wonderful place to visit.
> >
> > Teddy
> >
> >
> --
> Truman Prevatt
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