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Fall and Frosty Weather are good Reminders...

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Yesterday morning was the first day that Jack Frost painted my windshield this season.

I am back to running out to the car 10 minutes before leaving (my remote start is not working) and turning on the defrosters and the seat heater. Then running back into the warm house brush my teeth and kiss my bride goodbye for the work day.

The Yukon has more little things wrong with it then are worth fixing BUT it still runs well and is the only vehicle I own that can pull my camper so it's going to be around until it totally dies. It is also the only four wheel drive vehicle I have and it will drive through a foot or more of snow when needed.

Back to the subject of sneezing. A quick search says:

Here are some fun facts about sneezing.

    • Sneezing is a full-body action: Sneezing involves the chest, abdomen, diaphragm, and throat. 
       
       
    • Sneezing can spread infections: A sneeze can release up to 40,000 droplets that contain bacteria and viruses into the air. These droplets can spread infections like the flu, common cold, strep throat, and pneumonia. 
       
       
    • Sneezing can travel fast: A sneeze can travel up to 100 miles per hour and can reach a radius of five feet. 
       
       
    • Sneezing can last for minutes: The droplets from a sneeze can remain airborne for up to 10 minutes. 
       
       
    • Sneezing is a reflex: Sneezing is triggered by a number of things. 
       
       
    • Sneezing can reset your nose: Sneezing helps reset your nose's ability to trap bad particles in the air. 
       
       
  • Sneezing can cause your heart to "skip": Sneezing can cause a slight change in chest pressure, which can alter blood flow and make your heartbeat feel like it's "skipping". 
     
     
  • Sunlight can make some people sneeze: About one in four people sneeze when exposed to sunlight, which is caused by the photic sneeze reflex. 
     
     
  • You can sneeze with your eyes open: It's possible to sneeze while keeping your eyes open. 
     
     
  • You don't sneeze while you're asleep: You don't sneeze while you're asleep because the nerves that trigger sneezing are also asleep. 
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - what many think of as "cold" weather in Southern California certainly does not compare with what is experienced in other parts of our country, let alone the world.  Reality matters.  

Nov 01, 2024 03:52 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Lucky for us Michael Jacobs it's a fairly gradual process. Once it drops below zero I hunt for my long johns. Here is Jack Frost's work on my car this morning.

 

Nov 01, 2024 07:02 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Cold weather brings in a lot of unwanted changes that effect your and our health!!! Thanks Bob for sharing!!!

Sneezing can spread infections: A sneeze can release up to 40,000 droplets that contain bacteria and viruses into the air. These droplets can spread infections like the flu, common cold, strep throat, and pneumonia. 

 
Nov 01, 2024 04:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Good morning Sham Reddy CRS . The cold also makes it hard to get my favorite exercise in, walking around the neighborhood.

Nov 01, 2024 07:03 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Those are very interesting sneeze facts! 100 miles per hour! Yikes!

Nov 01, 2024 04:51 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

It's crazy isn't it Kat Palmiotti . It really bugs me when people do not cover their sneezes in public.

Nov 01, 2024 07:05 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... I just learned more about sneezing than I ever thought there was to know! 

Nov 01, 2024 05:09 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

In reallity all we need to know is to cover our sneezes Nina Hollander, Broker and to avoid those who do not.

Nov 01, 2024 07:06 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. My sneezes are sometimes so loud and powerful they rattle the joist in my townhome, ha, ha. It is what it is and my wife is not a fan, ha, ha. Enjoy your day.

Nov 01, 2024 06:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Mine may be a couple of decibels less than yours Wayne Martin but I am a "one and done" sneezer. My wife is always 3 or 4.

Nov 01, 2024 07:08 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have not yet had a frosty morning in our area. We have experienced unusually mild weather this fall.

Nov 01, 2024 07:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I've only seen frost on my car the last two days Roy Kelley . This is what my car looked like this morning.

 

Nov 01, 2024 07:29 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, it was a cold morning here in Denver also but both my cars are in the garage.  I remember my roommate in college was from Minn. and would have a plug out his grill for some reason.

 

Nov 01, 2024 11:13 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I have a garage but no room to put a car in it Will Hamm . My wife gets the carport so Timmothy and I get to scrape our cars all winter.

Nov 01, 2024 05:48 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It is the seat heaters in my car that make life in winter worth living.  I love them!

Nov 01, 2024 02:19 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Me too Myrl Jeffcoat . The Yukon has heaters in all 4 seats but the steering wheel heater has burnt out.

Nov 01, 2024 05:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob "RealMan" Timm  your post brought back memories of living on the East Coast...Brrrr.... yesterday evening we put the heat on since it was 50 degrees outside....our version of Freezing:)) Now that picture gave me the chills just looking at it as I was commenting:)Endre

Nov 01, 2024 02:34 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I was surprised at the frost on the body of the car Endre Barath, Jr. . Usually I only notice it on the windows. I also thought it unusual because we are in a sever drought here so where did the moisture come from?

Nov 01, 2024 05:52 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- I'm not paranoid but I do try to avoid those with colds or who are sick. My dear neighbor came over once after traveling and got in my face to tell me that shc caught a terrible cold. I couldn't back away quickly enough. 

Nov 01, 2024 07:03 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ew, I would have done the same thing Kathy Streib . Also I can not believe the number of people showing signs of a cold that do not carry Kleenex with them. I alwas carry one of those little pocket packs and am handing them out often.

Nov 03, 2024 04:54 AM