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This past weekend I spent three wonderful days in Wisconsin with temps no higher than 65 and loved every minute. Several of the fine folks at camp were complaining of the cool temps and I was just fine.

Today it was in the mid to high 70's and it seemed rather warm to me. Looks like I need to find a place with a constant 65 degree range day and night. The heat is driving me crazy and its not hot. I'm looking forward to the day this heat issues goes away for good...

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Robby (imported) wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:52 am Today it was in the mid to high 70's and it seemed rather warm to me. Looks like I need to find a place with a constant 65 degree range day and night. The heat is driving me crazy and its not hot. I'm looking forward to the day this heat issues goes away for good...

The only places I know that would be satisfactory for you would be highland tropical areas. Daily highs in Costa Rica hover around 22C. I was seconded for 6 months to UNEP in Nairobi almost 20 years ago. Daily highs were within a degree of 27C and lows were 13C - and sunny 365 days a year.

Some years ago my wife and I spent a weekend on Grand Bahama Island in February, courtesy of her employer's sales contest. We left BWI at 20F & enjoyed highs in the middle 70's and and lows in the lower 60's on GBI. One of our party asked a local cab driver whether they ever had winter in GBI & he replied, "Mon, this IS winter!"

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Today its 84 degrees with 56% humidity and it feels lke its 87. Worked the flower garden, the vegetable pots and hung a new basket in front of the house. Being outside with this humidity sure makes me drip all too fast. My shirt was soaking in about 5 minutes. The body temp was way too high again and I had to take a cool shower to adjust. Not sure why my body temp gauge is all messed up.

Robby (imported) wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:04 am Today its 84 degrees with 56% humidity and it feels lke its 87. Worked the flower garden, the vegetable pots and hung a new basket in front of the house. Being outside with this humidity sure makes me drip all too fast. My shirt was soaking in about 5 minutes. The body temp was way too high again and I had to take a cool shower to adjust. Not sure why my body temp gauge is all messed up.

Although I know you don't do hormones, either male or female, I'm not too sure it has anything to do with being ballless. My intact partner has some problems with temperature regulation. In his case, it's attributed entirely to low thyroid output. Have you had this checked? It's a simple blood test, the same as testosterone levels. Of course, 84 and 86 F are truly warm, and some of us sweat more than others in the heat. I've always considered myself lucky to have low sweat levels and high tolerance for both low and high temperatures most of the time.

JeffEunuch (imported) wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:36 am In his case, it's attributed entirely to low thyroid output. Have you had this checked? It's a simple blood test, the same as testosterone levels.

Jeff,

Good stuff to think about next time I visit my G.P.

Thanks,

Yesterday, July 15, 2006 was a day in infamy. 101 the high, Robby the low. I stayed indoors as much as possible. The only adventure outdoors was a visit to the new motor cycle I purchased and the trip to our local S.A. (Speedway's SuperAmerica) for 79 cent 44 ounce drinks.

Life is too short to suffer from heat related illnesses. I already feel the heat at 75 degrees, let alone 101. Today its going to reach 100 and its raining as I write this message. Just think, humidity too...

Chill,

Robby (imported) wrote: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:01 am Yesterday, July 15, 2006 was a day in infamy. 101 the high, Robby the low. I stayed indoors as much as possible. The only adventure outdoors was a visit to the new motor cycle I purchased and the trip to our local S.A. (Speedway's SuperAmerica) for 79 cent 44 ounce drinks.

Life is too short to suffer from heat related illnesses. I already feel the heat at 75 degrees, let alone 101. Today its going to reach 100 and its raining as I write this message. Just think, humidity too...

Chill,

Hot and sticky in Ohio. I volunteered to work in the walk in dairy cooler at the local grocery store. AC on full blast and ice water computer side. I may check out Jeff's thyroid advice. No one should be this hot. I can sympathize with you. Keep cool Robby.

Robby (imported) wrote: Mon Jul 17, 2006 12:01 am Yesterday, July 15, 2006 was a day in infamy. 101 the high, Robby the low. I stayed indoors as much as possible. The only adventure outdoors was a visit to the new motor cycle I purchased and the trip to our local S.A. (Speedway's SuperAmerica) for 79 cent 44 ounce drinks.

Life is too short to suffer from heat related illnesses. I already feel the heat at 75 degrees, let alone 101. Today its going to reach 100 and its raining as I write this message. Just think, humidity too...

Chill,

C'mon over, we'll sit in the neighbor's 90 degree hot tub and cool off a touch.....

New bike, eh? Do tell us more, you daring Hell's Angel type, you!

What?! It's not an Indian? --FLO--

Spent the weekend in Vancouver, Washington and just went crazy with the great weather conditions. Maybe a high of 85 with low humidity and a cool, refreshing breeze. I sure do miss this type of weather...

Heading home tomorrow and looking forward to more of this wonderful weather. I am done with the hot and humid stuff. Sure hope the next MoM's event in IL is much like this weekend's weather.

I spent the weekend (Sept. 8, 9 and 10) in the Dells at the 2nd Eunuch Archive Central States MOM's (meeting of members) event. The weather was quite cold, breezey and wet. The average temp. was probably in the mid 50's to low 60's fahrenheit (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls= ... it&spell=1) and I just loved the weather.

For months I have been complaining about not being able to put up with warm temps. My last testosterone shot was ten months ago and its been quite the experience to go without. Don't get me wrong, this is not the first time I've gone without testosterone.

My first time without caught me by surprise. I was not ready for the hot flashes, depression, and mind altering states. Now that I have a good handle on the overall affects of testosterone deprevation life is a bit more interesting.

Soon this roller coaster ride will come to an end but for now, I will keep posting...

Robby

You seemed to be doing well this weekend.

Its always a pleasure talking with you.

I think these MOM meetings help us feel better because we can talk face to face and understand the other persons issues.

Feeling better is always a result of these meetings.

Tome

Overheating as a eunuch on testosterone,

I suffer with no tempreture control , even on testosterone, I know find it amusing, I wear shorts and a t in winter sweat pouring off me while other walk around wrapped up.What I find totally amusing is, I have had my gas meter replaced by the gas company twice, I do believe they think I am fiddling it, cause my consumption of gas is incredibly low, even in winter, compared to my electricity.

Wow! Sounds like there is a hidden advantage to being a eunuch - save on your heating bills!

Yesterday, September 22, was the third anniversary of my surgical castration. For 18 months prior to surgery I was on drugs to lower my testosterone levels as part of my treatment for prostate cancer.

Since my castration, I have not been on hormonal drugs of any kind.

I do continue to have "hot flushes" (as we call them in England). I sweat profusely for about ten minutes then the flush will pass and I am OK again.

I have come to the conclusion that the hot flushes are, in part, psychological. They seem to come mainly when I am sitting quietly, for instance, as now when I am sitting in front of my computer screen. If my mind is occupied as, for instance, if I am at a party or taking part in a meeting, I am not troubled by any hot flushes.

Otherwise, I can report that I am very well and l have no regrets at all about living without testostereone. For the record, on October 3 I shall turn 76. For those who know about these things, my blood PSA level is consistently below 0.1.

Terry (a very contented eunuch)

TerryUK (imported) wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2006 8:21 pm Yesterday, September 22, was the third anniversary of my surgical castration. For 18 months prior to surgery I was on drugs to lower my testosterone levels as part of my treatment for prostate cancer.

Since my castration, I have not been on hormonal drugs of any kind.

I do continue to have "hot flushes" (as we call them in England). I sweat profusely for about ten minutes then the flush will pass and I am OK again.

I have come to the conclusion that the hot flushes are, in part, psychological. They seem to come mainly when I am sitting quietly, for instance, as now when I am sitting in front of my computer screen. If my mind is occupied as, for instance, if I am at a party or taking part in a meeting, I am not troubled by any hot flushes.

Otherwise, I can report that I am very well and l have no regrets at all about living without testostereone. For the record, on October 3 I shall turn 76. For those who know about these things, my blood PSA level is consistently below 0.1.

Terry (a very contented eunuch)

Glad to hear your story. I have so far, and plan to continue to avoid HRT. Your successes encourage me. Thank you for posting. By the way, October 3rd is the day my Social Security retirement benefits are to start. So we both have something to celebrate.

Make every day a great day, for yourself and others,

BudleyBare

For this Eunuch, the weather has been simply wonderful. Walking to work in the light rain keeps me cool, especially if I walk fast in order to raise the heart rate.

My hot flash episodes seem to be a thing of the past. Every once in a while a 'flash' will appear but not many in the cool weather. Compared to the summer months, hot flashes were my buddy. Always at my side, they were not shy.

The mind is doing well. My visit with family and friends at the last MOM's event helped tremendously. Mind altering states are held in check and life is grand.

A realization in the last 4 months has me doing things that brought me joy prior to total loss of testosterone. My interests included theatre arts (stage, walk-in, DVD), outings (parks, campouts, social events), landscaping (yard and garden), and home improvements. After successful adventures outdoors and a few projects around the house my attitude toward life returned, it's now a "love of life."

Now aint life grand?...

The previous posts are very interesting reading. I feel very reassured that there is life after castration!

When I get the surgery, I plan to stay off of HRT as I am seeking relief form an overactive sex drive.

Kangan (imported) wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:05 am The previous posts are very interesting reading. I feel very reassured that there is life after castration!

When I get the surgery, I plan to stay off of HRT as I am seeking relief form an overactive sex drive.

AHHHHH you will get the relief from the sex drive however there are other issues to think over before jumping into eunuchism. First off is matabolism.metabolic syndrome kicks in rather quickly as I became rather chubby around the mid section after about a year.everything slows down.second would be ostoperosis.third would be the hot flashes which WILL stop you in your tracks while you try to cool off.Next would be the cognitive issues,I became less sharp than before.Last would be the thing that I hate the most.That is wanting to have ocassional sex with my wife and not being able to even with testosterone therapy. I have no sex drive and couldn't penetrate a bowl of jello on a good day.

Oh but don't get me wrong,If you want to be asexual thats great just remember theres no going back once your one of us. (TWIN)

Just another update on the "heating" issue.

This week two estimates were received for a new HVAC system, no not High-voltage (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage)alternating current (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternating_current), for my house. Both came in close to each other, only about a $1,000 difference. I live in a modest home, not overly grandeur, just right. The first company quoted two prices, high quality at $6,100 and standard at $5,100. The second company quoted two as well: $7,100 and $6,100 respectively.

I don't know about you but these prices are much more than I thought reasonable. My castration procedures total cost were in the range of $5,000 max. With my overheating condition, I might not need a new heating system in the house. A few sweatshirts and a good overcoat should do me fine.

In the summer I have given the thought to an above ground swimming pool. If it gets too hot, then take a dunk.

Why spend that kind of money on a fixed system for the house when I can buy a portable system for the back yard?...

One thing you may want to SERIOUSLY consider if you do the air conditioning approach is to be sure to consider the efficiency rating of the system. You will pay more initially for a more efficient system, but the total life cycle cost (meaning the monthly utility bills) could well be much lower. Air cond. systems are not cheap, but you get what you pay for, assuming that you are dealing with reputable dealers.

BudleyBare (imported) wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:48 am One thing you may want to SERIOUSLY consider if you do the air conditioning approach is to be sure to consider the efficiency rating of the system. You will pay more initially for a more efficient system, but the total life cycle cost (meaning the monthly utility bills) could well be much lower. Air cond. systems are not cheap, but you get what you pay for, assuming that you are dealing with reputable dealers.

Thanks for the heads-up.

My current system is a Bryant-90 with a/c included. The system also has an April-air humidifier and a Honeywell electro-static air filter.

I am looking to replace the funace and a/c if needed. Now the system works well but since its getting older, much like Uncle Flo (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/member.php?u=11192) and MacWolfie (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/member.php?u=11603), thinking about newer systems is a good thing.

Robby (imported) wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:09 am I am looking to replace the funace and a/c if needed. Now the system works well but since its getting older, much like Uncle Flo (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/member.php?u=11192) and MacWolfie (http://www.eunuch.org/vbulletin/member.php?u=11603), thinking about newer systems is a good thing.

So, I'm already being replaced? --FLO--

Robby--

Considering that you probably only need AC in July and August in Minnesota, that sounds like a big expense. If your current system is marginal, a one-room unit for the bedroom might provide whatever additional cooling is necessary. Of course, a marginal unit is usually one that is wearing out, so you'll probably have to replace the main system eventually anyway.

Another possibility, if you don't need to have any work done on the ducting, is to do some research and find out what kind of system you need, then see if you can buy the system from one place and have somebody else who knows what he's doing install it as an independent contractor. With air conditioning, plumbing, and some other home services, the people who do an all-in-one job have their prices set at a relatively high level, because there isn't a lot of competition in a specific geographical area, and people will pay more because they think they're paying to get the job done right. The hourly rates they bill are sometimes incredible. Somebody who does installation independently will often do a better job than a regular installation crew, but of course you have to be careful and make sure the independent is reliable.