Campfire Weekly #68

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June 10, 2024 7:00pm EDT

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Howdy, Outsiders!

Father's Day is this weekend! Get Dad the perfect gift and score a hat on us while supplies last. More on that below.

The phrase "dog days of summer" dates back to ancient Greeks who noticed the most intense heat came during July and August when Sirius, AKA the dog star, rose and set with the sun. And now you have that Florence + The Machine song stuck in your head.

Gear up Dad and get a hat on us! Every order of $250 or more scores a Six Panel Trucker, now through Sunday (while supplies last).

We only have a few Crosswing and Swiftlet Outlet units available! Get yours at a solid discount just in time for Father's Day. These are the best deals you'll find all year long.

Ah yes—the 100 degree heat index days are back. We talk at length during summer months about "beating the heat," but despite my attempts to tilt Earth away from the sun, the hot weather prevails. This year, we're leaning in. Here are the first five (of many) rules for embracing the hot weather and getting the much needed outdoor restoration you need all summer long.

Stop complaining about the heat. This is my favorite summer pastime, but I'm trying to kick the bad habit. Complaining about the heat makes it feel worse for you and the people around you.
Get acclimatized. This sounds like an app you can download, but unfortunately it takes up to two weeks to get used to the heat. Spending one or two hours a day outside helps your body sweat more and increases your ability to do strenuous activities in hotter temps.
Own an ice cream maker. Rock salt and ice ain't gonna cut it this year. We need ice cream, and we need it fast. Get yourself an automatic ice cream maker and invite me over for a scoop.
Live in the water. The word amphibian comes from a Greek word which means to live a double life. By day you are Peter Parker, by 5pm you are Waterman! To be clear, we are not asking you to live a double life.
Plan an escape. No matter how well you acclimatize or attitude adjust, the heat can feel pretty oppressive, especially when August rolls around. Book a trip to the mountains, find some fellow Texans on vacation, and say "Can you believe how hot it is back home?" (If not Texan, replace with Arizona, New Mexico, Alabama, Louisiana, etc).

Stay as cool as possible by finding shade anywhere under your Crosswing. Direct sunlight can make you feel 10-15 degrees hotter.

P.S. A college professor of mine always signed his emails the same way during the hotter months, and it always gave me a laugh. Maybe I'll steal it for the summer.

Move slow and stick to the shade,

-Team Kammok