Re: WEG:Deep sand/High Humidity

[Truman Prevatt <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>]

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
> 
>
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