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Susan Calvin

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12. Sigh....

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #8)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 04:02 PM

Jun 4

I took my shoes off so that I could feel the surface. Whatever surface that was. That was the entire point of my post.

I have always carried my dog when in doubt. So I was rather pleased with myself for coming up with a way to avoid unnecessary carrying.

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Dogs and possibly hot pavement. [View all] Susan Calvin Jun 4 OP

Just remember not all surfaces are the same. Asphalt heats hotter and retains heat far more than hlthe2b Jun 4 #1

That's why I took my shoes off. nt Susan Calvin Jun 4 #4

Yes, I read that. Just don't extrapolate. hlthe2b Jun 4 #6

Don't know what you mean by don't extrapolate. Susan Calvin Jun 4 #7

In the future, I mean. i.e., don't extrapolate your experience now on whatever surface you placed your hlthe2b Jun 4 #8

Sigh.... Susan Calvin Jun 4 #12

I may have been unclear. Susan Calvin Jun 4 #13

Especially New ProfessorGAC Jun 4 #10

I'm glad you care for your dog enough to make sure! SO many people just seem to think. CousinIT Jun 4 #2

So true! Luvcatz14 Jun 4 #3

Booties tried. Susan Calvin Jun 4 #5

. . . CousinIT Jun 4 #9

. Susan Calvin Jun 4 #14

I was in Phoenix last summer visiting my mother in law and it was +100 degrees everyday kimbutgar Jun 4 #11

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