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catenary-chad · 3 months ago

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AC/DC is a VERY smart song, one of the reasons it’s my favorite lyrically in the show is that it’s so explicitly about electric trains and has multiple references to super interesting issues/traits with them. This doesn’t go into the broader electricity puns (which are shockingly versatile), just the ones most relevant to trains

“Feel my magnetism”

I’m still trying to figure out if this is an issue with remotely modern electric trains and motors, but I have heard a claim about a turn of the century New York Central S-motor (one of the very first mass produced electric locomotives!) basically “picking up and stealing” some tools left near the track this way and then dropping them when switched off. Basically the whole “pulling in things with magnetism” has at least some real life precedent with trains.

“AC/DC it’s okay by me/ I can switch and change my frequency”

This was perhaps the defining feature of the CC 40100 Electra’s helmet was based on. Due to inconsistent electrification systems (due to early 20th century tech limits) it’s very common to have 2,3, even 4 voltage locomotives and EMUs since it’s cheaper and easier than replacing all that infrastructure. Having both AC and DC compatibility is actually super old, the New Haven Railroad had one of the first AC-powered lines ever and the very first AC locomotives there had to be equipped for both it and the existing DC third rail in other sections. But being able to run on multiple AC frequencies is much more recent, and the CC 40100 was an early example of it. The Northeast Corridor in the US actually requires trains capable of running on THREE different AC voltages/frequencies, being able to “change your frequency” is an important requirement there (and in continental Europe)

Basically, silly 70s-80s era bi allusions are just how electric trains are. It’s so out there but so on the nose. It’s probably the single smartest writing decision of the show because it works so well and talking train media otherwise NEVER talks about these aspects of electrification.

“I can shock you, I can set you on fire”

The history of diesel and electric trains involves so, so much spontaneous combustion. Exploding is almost exclusively a steam engine thing, but if they wanted to dramatically kill Electra or Greaseball or any of the Nationals, this is always an option and weirdly underused.

“I can reach up and pluck down the lightning/watch the conductor, see the live wire”

Direct reference to overhead electrification and how pantographs are raised to make contact. Also fun play on train conductor/electrical conductor, which is popular in trolley/train jokes. This system is something almost exclusive to trains and part of why they are so established, efficient, widespread and convenient as electric vehicles. They’re genuinely absurdly OP vs basically all other forms of traction since they don’t have to carry their own fuel/power supply and can have ridiculously high single-unit power since the only limit is how much capacity the power grid has (and how much can be practically used without wheelslip). Due to their fixed paths they can run this way vs needing batteries and totally bypass the decades of density limits those had. Even today batteries are not really practical as a main power source for anything bigger than commuter EMUs and switchers.

(Trolleybuses are a thing and there’s been attempts at sticking pantographs on trucks… and I guess bumper cars technically count too lol)

Shoutout to Stexico for having a very different chorus with somehow the exact same sentiment.

“Macho/Hembra es mi conector” (Male/Female is my connector)

This is just a hilariously matter of fact statement about the electrical connections on AAR standard passenger engines and coaches, which I think Mexico uses since their rail system is so US-based but I could be wrong (privatization axed basically all their passenger services around the time Stexico came out and there’s very little even today). The stuff about “with my switch I connect you” is also incredibly matter of fact because there’s usually a separate switch or dial to turn on head end power on locomotives.

Electra is based on this very 70s bi stereotype/trope that lumps in the botanical definition of “bisexual” and makes characters “both male and female” in a way that’s inconsistently trans, GNC, and/or literally being 50/50 both in a way that doesn’t work that way in humans. Velvet von Ragnar from Never Too Young to Die is almost IDENTICAL in this regard as another example. But the hilarious thing is that it’s just… incredibly matter of fact and literal when applied to electric trains because so many of them are able to run on both AC and DC power because rail electrification is so messy and many of them are technically “both male and female” going off electrical connections.

Anyways, tangent aside

I do not know enough German to appreciate the intricacies of stuff like word choice or idioms in the translated lyrics but these ones are fun because they’re explicitly about overhead wires

“Steh unter Spannung”

I’ve seen the translation given as “I’m a live wire” but the more literal one seems to be “stand under tension/power/voltage”. “Tension” is often used in place of “voltage” especially outside of English, but there’s a fun double meaning with trains specifically. The allusion to voltage/power in overhead wire is obvious, but literal catenary wire tension is also SO important specifically in rail electrification. The wire has to be tight and straight enough to make proper contact with the pantograph (and getting the upwards pressure on those is also important). Europe has mostly reasonably modern lines with adjustable weights to keep wire tension constant but the northeast US has HUGE issues with outdated systems with fixed wires that sag in the heat (then get snagged on pantographs and torn down) or snap in the cold when they shrink/expand.

“Ein Griff von mir” (A grip of mine)

“Holt den Blitz aus der Leitung,” (Takes the lightning out of the wire)

Also seems to be a direct reference to pantograph pressure/contact with overhead lines, similar to the English version of this line. There’s a strong hand/arm association with pantographs in general due to their design, modern ones bend in arm-like ways and “touch” the wire in a very particular way.

Also this is probably just wild coincidence but “Griff” makes me laugh because Zaine Griff was the workshop Electra.

#stex #starlight express #stex electra #a lot of things piss me off about their writing/framing because they’re so contrary to actual electric trains #(which are rarely if ever made characters in train media and increasingly get batterywashed)#but this song is SO smart i’m pretty sure they did at least some research into the actual CC 40100 #even if it was 20 years old by then and most of its irl issues were due to being pre-computers #i swear my longer post about direct electrification and how its realities would affect train characters is coming eventually #it’s so common yet so few know anything about it and it never really gets used in talking trains #despite being so important and having so much potential meaning (especially with stex’s attempted social messages)#i mean electric trains are something that excels in true meritocracy but ARE vulnerable and held back by institutional forces #(vs steam engines genuinely sucking in so many ways and getting propped up because they were so engrained)

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transgenderer · 5 months ago

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i know enough electromagnetics to mostly understand clever electrical stuff but little enough that it still has the magic charm

Mechanically, the cavity magnetron consists of a large, solid cylinder of metal with a hole drilled through the centre of the circular face. A wire acting as the cathode is run down the center of this hole, and the metal block itself forms the anode. Around this hole, known as the "interaction space", are a number of similar holes ("resonators") drilled parallel to the interaction space, connected to the interaction space by a short channel. The resulting block looks something like the cylinder on a revolver, with a somewhat larger central hole. Early models were cut using Colt pistol jigs.[11] Remembering that in an AC circuit the electrons travel along the surface, not the core, of the conductor, the parallel sides of the slot act as a capacitor while the round holes form an inductor: an LC circuit made of solid copper, with the resonant frequency defined entirely by its dimensions.

The magnetic field is set to a value well below the critical, so the electrons follow curved paths towards the anode. When they strike the anode, they cause it to become negatively charged in that region. As this process is random, some areas will become more or less charged than the areas around them. The anode is constructed of a highly conductive material, almost always copper, so these differences in voltage cause currents to appear to even them out. Since the current has to flow around the outside of the cavity, this process takes time. During that time additional electrons will avoid the hot spots and be deposited further along the anode, as the additional current flowing around it arrives too. This causes an oscillating current to form as the current tries to equalize one spot, then another.[12]

The oscillating currents flowing around the cavities, and their effect on the electron flow within the tube, cause large amounts of microwave radiofrequency energy to be generated in the cavities. The cavities are open on one end, so the entire mechanism forms a single, larger, microwave oscillator. A "tap", normally a wire formed into a loop, extracts microwave energy from one of the cavities. In some systems the tap wire is replaced by an open hole, which allows the microwaves to flow into a waveguide.

Cause of skin effect. A main current I flowing through a conductor induces a magnetic field H. If the current increases, as in this figure, the resulting increase in H induces separate, circulating eddy currents IW which partially cancel the current flow in the center and reinforce it near the skin.

Twin lead (in the specific sense of ribbon cable) is a form of parallel wire balanced transmission line. The separation between the two wires in twin-lead is small compared to the wavelength of the radio frequency (RF) signal carried on the wire.[2](p 24⸗1) The RFcurrent in one wire is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the RF current in the other wire. Therefore, in the far field region far from the transmission line, the radio waves radiated by one wire are equal in magnitude but opposite in phase (180° out of phase) to the waves radiated by the other wire, so the overlapping opposite waves cancel each other out.[2](pp 24⸗16–24⸗17) The result is that almost no net radio energy is radiated by the line.

twin leads especially are sort of obvious but also sort of magical. like. where does the energy go. i mean, back into the wire i guess. but what pushes the energy back...

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byz-was-here · 2 months ago

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If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid.

Central AC died. I live in he us south, where its 80% humidity on avg and it's already 80F in April.

$11k to replace the burnt out compressor and replace the 20y/old old furnace/coolant line system.

I just had to get a new car, can't afford that.

I can however, afford a 160 dollar window unit and some weather sealant foam.

Cut up an old vynyl shower curtain that I was using as a dropcloth, used weather tape to hold the foam insulation panels against the plastic window extensions, sealed it flat and tight with the vynyl and more weathertape. Completely closed up the air gaps around the window ac and kept hot air from leaking through.

Window's the wrong type for the included mounting kit? Check the garage. Old piece of scrap wood to distribute the force evenly on the ac unit, cinderblock, and a spare car jack (from old FUBAR car) to level the support to the perfect height.

Sure it's redneck as all hell. But I'm sleeping cool tonight.

#byzrambles

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vadodaraaircon · 4 months ago

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amnottrak-official · 1 year ago

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Sydney Trains T set

Class of electric train operating in Sydney, Australia

The T sets, also referred to as the Tangara trains, are a class of electric multiple units that currently operate on the Sydney Trains network. Built by A Goninan & Co, the sets entered service between 1988 and 1995, initially under the State Rail Authority and later on CityRail. The T sets were built as "third-generation" trains for Sydney's rail fleet, coinciding with the final withdrawals of the "Red Rattler" sets from service in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Tangaras were initially built as two classes; the long-distance G sets and the suburban T sets, before being merged after successive refurbishments.

Quick Facts T set, In service ...

Design

Vestibule

The Tangara is a double-deck four-car set, with the two outer cars being driving control trailers (carrying a D prefix) that are fitted with one pantograph each and the middle two cars being non-control motor cars (carrying an N prefix). All sets are equipped with chopper control.

Unlike most other Sydney Trains rolling stock, the seats on the suburban T sets are fixed, meaning that half the seats face backwards. Former G sets, however, do have reversible seats.

History

Initial delivery

In July 1986, the Government of New South Wales awarded A Goninan & Co a contract for 450 carriages. In 1993, it was decided that the last 80 carriages of the order would be built to a modified design to operate peak-hour services to Wyong, Port Kembla and Dapto. In 1996, five spare driving trailers were ordered.

The Tangara name is of Aboriginal origin, meaning to go.

Two subclasses of Tangara were built, the suburban sets targeted as T sets, and outer-suburban sets originally targeted as G sets. The T sets replaced the first generation of Sydney's electric rolling stock.

The G sets differed from the T sets in originally having manual door buttons, high-backed reversible seats, toilets, fresh water dispensers and luggage racks. Additionally, the G sets were delivered with a revised design at the front and rear of the train, notably an angular cutout in the bottom of their noses. Additionally, the pinstriped grey panels below the cab windows were replaced with light orange panels for improved visibility. All T sets have a number plate below a hundred while all G sets are numbered at or above

T sets

G sets

Original liveries

The first train (set T20) was unveiled at Sydney Central in December 1987, heavily promoted as the "train of the 21st century", operating a promotional service on 28 January 1988 targeted as TAN1, and entering regular service on 12 April 1988. The final T set (set T59, formerly T92) was delivered in February 1994 and the final G set (set T100, formerly G32) in October 1995.

The cars built were:

T set driving trailer cars: D6101-D6284 with additional spare cars D6285-D6289

T set non-driving motor cars: N5101-N5284 with additional spare car N5285

G set driving trailer cars: OD6801-OD6840 with additional spare car OD6841

G set non-driving motor cars: ON5801-ON5820

G set non-driving motor cars with toilet: ONL5851-ONL5870

Set G7 was fitted with an AC drive system for evaluation purposes with the existing DC stock and compatibility with signalling and communication systems on the network. G7 was scrapped in 2005 at Maintrain, Auburn after the Waterfall rail accident, as all four cars were beyond repair.

Upgrades in the early 2000s

Original interior

First refurbishment

When first introduced, the T sets were fitted with passenger door release handles to prevent loss of air conditioning at stations. These were later disconnected (and later removed) due to passengers not getting used to opening the doors for themselves when needed. The seats originally had fabric upholstery, but this was gradually replaced by blue vinyl.

In the early 2000s, all Tangaras were updated with a new CityRail corporate appearance. This involved painting the passenger doors and much of the front and rear ends of the trains yellow. Blue and yellow stripes along the bottom of the carriages were replaced by a single yellow stripe and updated CityRail logos were placed on the driving cars.

In late 2005, 15 V set carriages were suddenly withdrawn due to the discovery of corrosion in their underframes. G sets began to operate more off-peak Intercity services to Port Kembla, Kiama, and Wyong to cover for the withdrawn V sets. H sets started entering service in December 2006. The newer trains feature a very similar level of passenger amenity to the G sets and can be seen as a continuation of the design. Their introduction lead to a change in the role of the G sets. From 2007, the G sets were progressively redeployed to suburban services, providing extra capacity on high-demand existing services such as on the Western line and allowing new services to be introduced. By 2008, G sets were often used on peak suburban services that extended into intercity areas, such as services to Springwood (via the Western line).

Conversion of G sets to T sets

A converted G set

In 2009, the conversion of G sets to T sets began, to improve their suitability for suburban working as H sets took over their outer suburban duties. Conversion work consisted of the removal of toilets and their replacement with additional seating. Other work included the installation of new handrails and hangers and the recoding of cars and sets. The carriage numbers were kept, however the O (outer suburban) prefix was dropped. OD became D, while ONL and ON became N. The set numbers were reclassified from G1-30 to T100-130. G4 was the first to be converted (into T104). In 2010, sets being converted started receiving a full interior refurbishment as part of the program to refurbish all the Tangara carriages. In 2018, sets T14 and T121 (ex G21) both became mixtures of T set and ex-G set carriages, with both sets swapping two carriages with each other.

Upgrades in the 2010s

T sets

Ex-G sets

Second refurbishment

In 2010, a refresh of the Tangaras commenced with the interiors repainted, and new seating upholstery and handrails fitted.

In July 2013, Sydney Trains trialled rearranging the seating on the upper and lower decks of two carriages. There were 16 fewer seats per carriage; 3x2 seats were replaced by 2x2 seats in one carriage (N5134 on set T78) while in the other carriage (N5131 on set T77) there are double seats on one side and a bench style seating on the other. Both carriages were later returned to the normal 3x2 arrangement.

In 2014, phase one of a technology upgrade program, aiming to improve reliability and upgrade ageing components, was underway. A contract for phase two of the program, aiming to extend the life of these trains and bring technology into line with newer trains was awarded to UGL Limited in August 2015. This was expected to be completed by July 2018. The expected completion date was revised to 2019, however as of February 2023 only 2 sets have entered service with the second phase upgrades.

The first phase of the program involved upgrading the passenger doors to cut down on vandalism, as the steel panels on the original doors were prone to being kicked out by vandals. The door kicking incidents often led to unnecessary delays as the guard had to lock off the affected carriage. The new lightweight passenger doors have a similar design to the doors on the M sets. This phase of the project was completed at the end of July 2016. The first set to receive the new doors was T96, in October 2014.

The second phase of the program was initially set to include destination indicators and digital voice announcements, which were installed in T72 and T106, were not installed in other sets due to delays and issues with the DVA system. The upgrade still went ahead however, with vestibules given modifications including marked priority seating and Automatic Train Protection (ATP). The first sets with this revised phase 2 upgrade, T52 and T73, re-entered service on 12 November 2021. As of 26 February 2022, sixteen sets have entered service with the upgrade.

The program includes overhauling air conditioning units, Static Inverter upgrades, and modifications to the Driver's desk/cab.

Other anti-vandal improvements included the introduction of 'Mousetrap' sensors. Trialed in 2015, these sensors are able to detect vapors from strong permanent markers and spray paint; triggering an in-built camera feed which is relayed to Sydney Trains staff as well as the Police Transport Command. They were then installed in most converted G sets.

Service

Lines serviced

The Tangaras usually operate on the following lines:

T1 North Shore & Western Line: Emu Plains to City via Parramatta, City to Berowra or Hornsby via Gordon

T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line: Bondi Junction to Waterfall & Cronulla via Hurstville & Sutherland

T7 Olympic Park Line: Lidcombe to Olympic Park

T9 Northern Line: Gordon to Hornsby via Strathfield

South Coast Line: Waterfall & Thirroul to Port Kembla

Since 2013, their operation on Sector 2 has ended timetable services with all of them being displaced to Sector 1 since A sets do not operate on that sector.

Incidents

Wentworthville derailment

Driving trailer car D6127 and motor car N5127 were both involved in the Wentworthville train derailment on 27 December 1989, the first major accident involving the Tangara fleet. D6127 was written off, having collided with the platform. N5127 was sent to Dunheved on the Ropes Creek line for training fire fighters, along with S Set car C3866.

Vineyard collision

On 10 February 1994, set T99 travelling from Richmond towards Blacktown collided with a van at the level crossing at Vineyard. The first 3 cars derailed in a zig-zag format, starting a nearby grassfire.

Unanderra derailment

On 24 January 2009 at 2:35 AM, set G4 (now T104) was departing from Unanderra towards Wollongong and derailed due to the train passing a signal at Danger, and the catch-points derailing the train to avoid a collision with a freight train. The first 2 cars and the front bogie of the third car derailed and stopped safely 50 metres from the signal. Subsequently because of this incident, G4 was the first G set to undergo conversion to suburban T set T104.

Carriage pierced by guard rail

During evening peak on 15 January 2014, motor car N5222 on set T10 was pierced by a guard rail near Edgecliff railway station while on a service to Cronulla. Issues with the train were already developing on the previous run, triggering wheelslip sensors on the train multiple times. As the train entered the Eastern Suburbs Line, a strong burning smell was reported at several stations. It was later revealed that an incorrectly repaired axle on N5222 led to the force of the 440-tonne train picking up the piece of guard rail.

Kembla Grange derailment

On 20 October 2021 at 4:09 AM, Tangara set T42 derailed near Kembla Grange station on a level crossing. It was caused by a motor vehicle that was stolen and driven up the rail corridor near the railway crossing. Car D6212 fell onto its side and car N5212 also derailed, while cars N5211 and D6211 did not derail and only had minor damage. There were no serious passenger injuries or deaths as a result of this incident, however two passengers, as well as the guard and the driver, were hospitalised to be checked. The Driver was badly injured during the rollover of the Driver trailer carriage. T sets usually don't operate through Kembla Grange, however due to industrial action on the day of the incident banning the usual H sets, they were used.

4D at Spencer Street

Main article: 4D (train)

A train bearing strong resemblance to a Tangara, known as the 4D, was built by A Goninan & Co in 1991 for the Public Transport Corporation. Although outwardly similar to the Tangaras it was mechanically very different being built to be compatible with the Comeng trains operated in Melbourne. It was included in the sale of Hillside Trains to Connex Melbourne in August 1999. It wasn't successful and after spending large periods out of service, being withdrawn in December 2002 and stored at Newport Workshops. The 4D was bought by CityRail for parts and then scrapped in March 2006 by them at Sims Metal, Brooklyn, Victoria. The G sets' cab ends have a design similar to the 4D, with the bottom part being bent inwards.

Notes

Former G sets are 81.21 m (266 ft 5 in).

Former G set cars are 20,385 mm (66 ft 11 in).

Former G set cars are 53 t (52 long tons; 58 short tons).

Former G set cars are 45 t (44 long tons; 50 short tons).

This person sent the same ask 3 times in a row and I read all three just to make sure they were all the same

yay train facts! I have a fun train fact: they are very yummy to eat 😋

#IS THIS JUST A WHOLE WIKAPEDIA BPAGE

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e-carlease · 10 months ago

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But what models can you choose? As at August 2024, there are two key options to consider including:

Long Range Single Motor - from £59,990 this standard model benefits from the plus pack for Harman Kardon premium sound, HUD, Zinc Deco, Pixel LED lights, powered-operated tailgate, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, rear control screen (for the passenger), 12-way adjustable seats, power reclining rear seats, heated front/rear seats and steering wheel, 3-zone climate control, air filtration and 22kW AC charging. The car also includes camera-based interior mirror, LED interior and exterior lights, rain sensing wipers, automated crash protection, hill hold and descent control, 10.2” driver LCD display, 11-exterior camera system, 15.4” central display, wireless smartphone charging, adaptive cruise control, insurance telematics, launch mode, dashcam, keyless entry, alarm and battery preconditioning; and

Long Range Dual Motor - from £66,990 this allows you to get the Performance pack including the 22” Performance alloys.

Colours include Magnesium (free) or the chargeable Snow, Electron, Storm, Space and Gold. Inside, you can go for the Charcoal or Mist with the Zinc deco or upgrade the Nappa leather. In terms of packs, you have the Pilot Pack (Piot Assist and change assist), Pro Pack (21” Pro wheels and Swedish gold seats) and the Performance Pack (22” alloys, Engineering chassis tuning, Brembo brakes and Swedish gold accents). Other options include the Electrochromic glass roof (which replaces the standard panoramic roof), body-coloured lower-claddings and the privacy glass. You can add the fully-electrically retractable towbar too.

But how does the Polestar 4 perform - is it a good EV?

Long Range Single Motor - The RWD SUV option will have a 94 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 7.4 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 200 kW (or 268 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 260 miles with warmer weather allowing for 350 miles. On charging, the 22 kW AC max will allow 5 hours and 15 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 200 kW DC maximum allowing 31 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 526L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 131 mpg. This option can tow 750kg (unbraked) and 1500kg (braked). There will be Bidirectional charging with the V2L announced for this option. A Heat Pump is standard and

Long Range Dual Motor - the AWD SUV option will have a 94 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.8 seconds, 124 mph top speeds and 400 kW (or 536 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 245 miles with warmer weather allowing for 325miles. On charging, the 22 kW AC max will allow 5 hours and 15 min 0 – 100% charging times with the 200 kW DC maximum allowing 31 minute 10 – 80% times. A cargo volume of 526L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 123 mpg. This option can tow 750kg (unbraked) and 1500kg (braked). There will be Bidirectional charging with the V2L announced for this option. A Heat Pump is standard.

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steverogersnotebook · 2 years ago

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20+ years is a lot to ask of an AC unit, but it has served us well. We need to raise 5k to replace it. Of course, we overworked the thing, and it keeled over in the 100° F weather.

Please help with money and/or sharing

Cashapp $BucksPeaches

#fundraiser #we can't not have AC #the doggos are miserable

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pbandjesse · 1 year ago

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I had to leave from the music festival an hour early. I couldn't take the heat anymore. It was 105 in the heat index. And it was rough. But it was not a bad day. I had fun! I drank so many drinks!! I tried really hard to stay hydrated.

I slept really really hard last night. I struggled hardcore to write my post last night. I was falling asleep while writing it. So I apologize if I didn't make a ton of sense. I was really really struggling. And fell asleep almost immediately after posting it. I just remember saying okay goodnight to James and falling out hard.

When I woke up I was alright. Tired but not horribly so. I let myself sleep until 830. And when I got up I was kind of shaky. That would be a theme for the day.

I was having a hard time not being in the AC. We only have ac in our bedroom. Someday I hope we can add central air to our heating system. The furnace will need to be replaced in the next to couple years. We will save up for that and an ac after the fence and doors get fixed. And then we'll start working towards a deck and french doors in the backroom.

Once I was clean and dressed I would make sure my tote again had everything I might need and then some. Tiny fan. Frozen nalgene water bottle. Fake Stanley of ice water. Soda cup. Snackle box. Drink packets.

I would feed Crabcake and give Sweetp new water. I would soak on of my bandanas and would end up using it as a headband. Some cool was on the back of my neck. It would help a bit but the heat was unreal.

I would sit in the basement to stuff the new bears j made. I had hoped it would be cooler down there and it wasn't horribly hot but I was sweating and shaking but I would get them stuffed. I would sew them once I got my table set up.

I had a hashbrown for breakfast. And would leave at 930. And as soon as I left the house I was like. Oh shit. It's going to be very hot. It was already 94 degrees! I was worried but I was trying to be positive despite the shaking.

I got to the parking garage and things were going okay. I paid on the app. I got a spot on the second level. Things seemed okay.

Except the I couldn't figure out how to get out?? I was wandering around for almost ten minutes. The stairs were there but I couldn't bring my wagon up the stairs. And the elevators weren't working. I was trapped.

I finally just decided to go up the car ramp. They gave me no other option. I was sweaty and upset and not having a good time

Even though it was hot outside at least the air wasn't sitting and there was a little breeze. I got across the street without dropping anything. But when I got over there, after checking in with Kathleen, I heard someone yelling something. I had dropped a whole basket of beads and they were all over. Oops. I dropped off my wagon and went back for them. Another vender helped me put them back. And then I was just working on set up. It didn't take long. I have a pretty solid routine, even if the tables are different each time.

I would feel a little unprepared. I didn't have any tape or extra binder clips with me. Thankfully Kathleen would have painters tape ans jw ould make it work. And I was happy with my table. Once I was set up I would work on sewing the 12 bears. I would fall in love with some of them. But I decided I jeeded to keep this one red bear. I just loved him so much. Reminded me of Edwin. The bear I sleep with. And I would keep him in my cleavage all day. I would pour water in him to keep myself cool. That was the battle today. Staying cool as best I could.

I would make good sales. It wasn't the best day ever, mainly because the turnout wasn't amazing with how hot it was. But the people who were there were great. Telling me how cute my stuff was. People being so cute interacting. I liked the music too! And I felt like even if I didn't make a lot of sales I was just going to have a good day.

I finished all the bears within the first two hours. I was hot but I was trying my best to ignore it. I would finish my soda by 1130 and refilled that cup with water. My nalgene was mostly melted. I would end up refilling my soda cup three times and my fake Stanley twice. I would pour the nalgene water over my head twice. Just soaking myself to try and cool down. The mid afternoon was the worst part. But I troed to remain positive.

Meril was there running a booth for the museum. They wrote "what in heck is old time?". They forgot the "the". It was very funny to me. She was really sweet and shared one of her ice packs with me (she told me that she brought "every ice pack" she owned) and it would help but it would melt pretty fast. We were all trying our best.

There were some characters. People fighting but mainly it was calm and nice. I really enjoyed the music. And I was just knitting away all day. I would make 8 squares! Which brings me to 39 squares for my 144 square blanket. It's exciting to see it coming together.

I would start feeling a little insane. I would eat my snackle box. I would try to remain normal. I was having fun! But it was so hot.

Meril would leave at 4. She wished me luck. James would be done work soon after that and would come help me. Give me a break. I would get a little upset when they didn't come straight there. Instead biking the long way. I know they love biking but they had been in the AC all day and I had been locked to my table. It made me feel very frustrated and I knew I was on the verge of being irrational.

So when they did finally come I told them what I was feeling and they apologized and went to find me more water. Which was a struggle. They had taken the hydration station away to refill so James was just walking circles trying to find it. But they would eventually return it. And I had cold water again.

James would go and get me shake shack. Which I would end up dropping and was very sad. I would remove the parts that touched the ground and eat the safe parts.

James would get a falafel and fries and shared the fries which were very good. I would go on a little walk to see the other venders. I bought a little hip bag. But the other two things I liked were $65 so I decided to save my money. Maybe another time.

At 630 I was just so done. The sun had been creeping into my tent. I was hot and tired and I had drank so much water but never had to use the bathroom because I had been sweating so hard. James joked that the bear I had in my cleavage would only sell for $1 (for being sweaty and gross) or for $100 (for perverts). I wanted to make it through.

But I apparently looked so bad that even Kathleen said if I didn't feel safe I should pack up. And I took that seriously. We made one more sale of two of the blind bags (which would leave me withh one! We did so well!) and then packed up.

Packing up goes quick. I would make one stop to give a woman a business card who possibly wants to do a collaboration. I am hoping I get lots of people readhing out this week. About the teddy bear hospital and my workshops and classes. It was a really positive way to end the day. Even if I didn't feel like myself.

This honestly was an endurance test. I was just so done.

James pulled the wagon and I carried two baskets. And we had to go down the ramp because we couldn't figure out a different way. But we found the car fast. James loaded me up and gave me a kiss goodbye. They would walk back to their bike and I would drive home.

It was only 10 minutes but it felt like forever. When I got back here I got a good spot. And got inside.

I spent a few minutes checking on everything. Crabcake are all his food. Proud of him. I would let him walk around and would sing at him for a little. Sweetp let me hold him. And I fed the frogs. And soon after that James was coming in. And we were all together again.

I played a song I really like for James. Juno by Jesse Detor. And James put the dishes away. Watered the plants. And I went to take an everything shower.

An everything shower is hair washed, body scrubbed, shave, scrubbed again, conditioner. Then regular lotions and add in oils. I went all out. I even brought a fan into the bathroom so I didn't get sweaty after I got clean.

James would get me more water before they took their own shower. And when they were done they came and joined me in the sitting on the floor time I am having. They brought me a little leftover pasta from yesterday. I am glad I ate a little. I am ready to lay down now.

Tomorrow James had the day off with me!!! I am so excited about that. We are going to have brunch and go paint pottery and get laundry done and hopefully just have a really nice day.

I hope you all are staying cool. I love you all. Goodnight!!

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