[TheForge] Re: Femininity, clothing, and dealing with heat- was Re: [TheForge] Watch Rob kill me

Thu Jun 20 12:43:03 2002

I think we get acclimated, we know that certain length of exposure is
not going to leave damaged skin, and we automatically can recognize
higher temps need lower exposure. To  the point of being just so hot
it burns you outright, like 2nd degree or worse, instantly.  You know
that the discomfort is only temporary and is not "hurting you", so you
do it, eventually those nerves don't respond to stimulus in that
temperature range.

   I notice that when I do get too close or for too long the pain
reaction is instant and intense, not a build up to "oh that's hot".
You experience this?

   Most people are rather whimpy, not bashing anyone just an
observation, they WANT attention and have been taught any injury gets
attention, heck any thought of an injury gets attention.

   It's "coward chic" to not be tough... it's the same issue we are
talking about really.  Wouldn't want to offend anyone by being tough.

   Jeff   ><>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph E Douglass" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 11:14 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Re: Femininity, clothing, and dealing with heat-
was Re: [TheForge] Watch Rob kill me

>
> > One thing I've noticed, since two of my hobbys are so involved
with fire
> > (cooking and smithing) is that my hands are much more resistant to
heat. I'm
> > not heavily callused, but I can deal with, and not be burned by,
heats that
> > tend to have other folks yelling for first aid cream, or ice or
cold water.
> > I'm really beginning to think that it's as much a mental attitude
towards
> > dealing with fire and hot stuff, as it is any toughening of the
flesh. That
> > might be, in part, why smithing without clothing against much of
my skin
> > isn't really a problem. What do you guys think?
> >
> > Phlip
> >
> I too have noticed a marked difference in what I can handle vs
others
> who do not have the same hot interests as I.
> Odd I too like to cook and blacksmith.  <smile> Now if I start using
> charcoal I will be set... <VBG>
>
> Ralph
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