Fred James

You obviously have too much time on your hands.

steviedeluxe

Working in Madrid I often had to transfer to offices in different locations each day (giving business classes). In winter months I'd go about with coat, jumper and scarf, but then on public transport or in the workplace I'd need to jettison garments. Same in the UK for many I suppose. The opposite in summer - the wise person would take a jacket or sweater to put on, for those places that overdid the aircon. Of course, in July/August it feels hot even with the aircon, which is why the city effectively closes for the month of August.

tommy.irene

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lynnxa

leprechaun?

tommy.irene

British tourist, 78, collapses and dies in 40C heat during guided walk in Gran CanariaGuided walk led hikers despite weather warnings
Two female companions also in hospital
By Arthur Martin and Nick Fagge
PUBLISHED: 10:40 GMT, 14 May 2012 | UPDATED: 08:45 GMT, 15 May 2012


An elderly British holidaymaker died after being overcome on a hike in temperatures of more than 100f.
Wendy Richardson, 78, collapsed with a suspected heart attack and an air ambulance was scrambled but medics could not save her.
Six other pensioners also suffered health problems on the guided tour on Gran Canaria. Last night, the Canary Island’s tourist board said the outing should never have taken place.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1v1tLvkyL.................. POLICE arrested the Tour Operator who took them hiking.. it was on spainish news today in Gran Canaria.. They might get him under health and safety laws..

Domino

that would be the Health & Safety at Work Act ??

surely if a grown adult pays you to take them to a mountain, gets out and goes for a hike you have no responsibility.!
I can just see the tailback of taxi drivers being sued by OSHA for taking passengers to a bar where they got mugged.

tommy.irene

The Guide who took them out hiking was arrested..he took their money.. what if one fell and broke their leg ,,they can sue him.. yes or no.. health and safety.. special insurance for public.. kid falls of Boncey castle sues owner

Domino

sorry but where does this stop ??

tour guide should have insurance, but how far does that cover for wrinklies who decide to go on a hike without water. Can/will (s)he refuse to take someone having checked them all over to ensure they are carrying a number of bottles.? Because of this incident will the insurance company arbitrarily withdraw the cover, which makes the whole trip non-covered.?

if someone slipped and fell then the guide is there to call for assistance and provide immediate first aid.

why should someone sue a tour guide because they slipped and broke an ankle - that can happen to lithe teenagers as easily as doddering old wrinklies, although the latter have more brittle bones and less resiliance in the event of a fall.

take some responsibility for yourself, do not expect others to do your thinking for you and ensure that on a hike across a mountain there will be X tapas bars every few hundred metres so you can top up your liquid intake.

you will probably find that all on this hike were actually experienced walkers with the correct boots, clothing etc etc. Just not enough water in a hot climate.

tommy.irene

Ok ..i agree withyou ..but they have to blame someone for taking them out in a heatwave.. same as ships captain taking you out in a storm.. People are saying tour or hiking guide should have know better..

jimenato

Fair enough but taking the temperature in the sun is just wrong. If the temperature sensors are at the top of the pole in those boxes they'll always over-read if the sun's on the box.

tommy.irene

The temperature is now coming down..its now 30*C and the sun is shining on it..

Dick Dasterdly

I reckon those temperature boxes are a con trick by the local authorities to fool the tourists into thinking it's actually hotter than it really is.
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They no doubt trot around town taking photos of them to send back home on their mobiles or frantically write postcards about little of interest except the weather.

Meanwhile the folk back home are so impressed that they're dashing off down to the travel office to make bookings for themselves.

All very good for business,.. (as well as keeping idle minds entertained , ), these dodgy little temperature boxes.

pixieve

couldnt agree more...they are never accurate!!!!

steviedeluxe

Accurate or not, I wish Spain could send some warmer weather up here. Been perishing for weeks now; it should be getting warmer in May.

jackytoo

It is cold. Today a wall thermometer in my garden said 30C...in the sun. Officialy about 14C...my reckoning felt about 12C