Wednesday, I started a project about people working in the hot weather -- breaking news has gotten in the way of finishing it in the way that I planned.
I did get a chance on Wednesday to talk with David Bogue, a local UPS driver, Paul Bernardini, co-owner of Pauly's Pizza, and Jeff Wuest, owner of Excel Fence Company.
All three talked about the need to stay hydrated.
Bogue's truck doesn't have air conditioning and he's in and out of the hot weather all day, constantly moving.
"(Staying hydrated) is about all you can do in this," Bogue said.
Pauly's on Wednesday was, well, hot, like a pizza kitchen.
"On a day like today, you wish it were December," Bernardini said. "There's not much you can do when it's 90 degrees outside. It's 100 degrees inside with the ovens going. You can walk into any place in town right now and it's going to be hot."
Bernardini said he makes sure he and his staff drink lots of fluids on hot days because there is no escaping the heat.
Wuest (above right, with Justin Finch, left) said dealing with the heat is just part of the job for him and his employees.
"We pack a cooler full of water and try to work at a steady pace," Wuest said. "We try not to over exert ourselves. We try to grab shade where we can and take breaks. Make sure to put sun block on and all that good stuff."
Excel Fence Co. is
Excel Fence Co. is Professional Quality, cant beat their work, Jeff and his crew does a great Job. Highly recommended!
I agree 100%.
I agree 100%.
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It's hot in Batavia these
It's hot in Batavia these days. It's hotter in Barstow. And Dick Dale is hotter still.
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Great choice, dear. Remember
Great choice, dear. Remember when we saw Dick Dale at the ("Majestic") Ventura Theater? He threw you one of his picks, just like he holds in the video.
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Hey, Dave, always the
Hey, Dave, always the contrarian.
Not always
Not always
Point proven.
Point proven.
I knew you'd get that one.
I knew you'd get that one.