Summer is Here Early
By Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99425)
Atlanta, Georgia
April 25, 2022 3:30pm CST
Well, it’s finally here. The temperature is right on eighty today. As much as I like walking outside I went to the gym to workout. I couldn’t stand the heat.
I had to walk to the gym so I wore a long sleeved shirt, long pants and a cap to shade my face from the sun. I slathered my face and hands in sunblock. I don’t want anymore skin cancers springing up.
I saw a few people passing on the trail which is behind the gym. You can see everyone passing, houses and scenery through the large windows in the gym.
One couple passed by that I always wonder about. I’ve passed them on the trail for about a year. They always have large packs on their backs. I’m used to seeing people carrying small backpacks but not so large.
I’m wondering if they might be homeless and killing time walking during the day. I don’t know of any homeless shelter in this area. They always walk fast and act like they’re in a hurry. It worries me to think they might be sleeping out here in the woods without shelter.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
26 Apr 22
We've reached 80F once so far this year. On warm days it might reach the 70s at this time of year. Yesterday we had 76F. Today our high was 55F. Tomorrow it might reach 60F. It isn't summer here yet.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
29 Apr 22
@RubyHawk It was 36F here last night but reached 61F today. It's barely Spring here.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Apr 22
@DaddyEvil It was probably in the high sixties today Not too hot or too cold. My blanket felt good last night. It’ll be hot every day by the time June gets here.
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). But for us summer means 90/100+. There are a lot of homeless folks here - and many of then don't even have backpacks 
.@much2say (53909)
• Los Angeles, California
2 May 22
@RubyHawk Here, I think there are more homeless than the police can handle. I have never seen the police do anything about the many panhandlers here (a lot of them actually seem like scammers, which actually ruin it for those who are truly in need). Our old roller rink was sold and turned into a homeless shelter last year.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
26 Apr 22
I love summer as it's the prefect season to go swimming and cycling.
But being under the sun too much is just dangerous especially these days when the ozone layer is severely damaged. Sun's uv rays is way more harmful than it was when I was a kid.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
28 Apr 22
@RubyHawk I can understand you. YOu've been there before, you can't be there again.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Apr 22
@toniganzon That’s very true. Enjoy your summer and use plenty of sun block.Thats what I plan to do. I hope Togo swimming if the pools open but I’ll go at sundown.
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@Hannihar (129379)
• Israel
26 Apr 22
@RubyHawk
I can see why you would not like to walk when it is hot out. Yes, we have experienced summer weather too and also cold days too. That is interesting to wonder about the couple. Maybe they live in a tent or where homeless people live outdoors. Are they close to people that maybe you could discreetly ask them about the couple and find out what is really going on.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 Apr 22
I’d usually rather walk outside but I was sweating before i could get out the door and didn’t want to be out an hour in the sun. I don’t believe the couple knows anyone here. They are always alone and in a hurry. They might have a tent somewhere.
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@snowy22315 (169627)
• United States
27 Apr 22
I hope you didn't have far to walk to the gym. I would have been hot in that getup.
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@RasmaSandra (73196)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Apr 22
Right now we have sunny weather fluctuating between the 70s and 80s but in June the tropical weather will begin and then I also find it too hot,
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@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
26 Apr 22
I am in Upstate New York. Temperatures were around 80 °F the other day. It is now 48°F, and there is a wintry mix (rain and snow) in the forecast tomorrow.
If the couple is not homeless, maybe they are training for a hike.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Apr 22
@Chellezhere It’s just something to wonder about. There might be a perfectly good reason.
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@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
27 Apr 22
@RubyHawk It’s understandable. I might be if I saw them walking that much too.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
26 Apr 22
The couple that you mentioned could easily by homeless. It's going to be in the 40s and 30s here; and then it will slowly warm up again.
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
29 Apr 22
The nice temperatures are here for us but it will not be summer where I am at til June and I can’t wait
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
29 Apr 22
@RubyHawk When it is super hot we are float the river in our kayak or canoe or in our boat on the lake.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Apr 22
@Tina30219 That’s wonderful. We used to do that when our boys were growing up. We loved water and boating. The guys all skied and I drove the boat.
@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
25 Apr 22
You are like me Ruby..I too have to wear the long sleeves in summer and a hat..I dont use sunscreen as my skin is much too sensitive..I have to go to the dermo to get those cancers off too.
Yes those people may be homeless indeed.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 May 22
it started getting in the eighties in march, so we didn't really have spring.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 May 22
@thislittlepennyearns That is hot. It will likely be 95 here next month.
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 May 22
@RubyHawk It got to ninety five today.
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