Farmers Tan

[Sir Henry]

I’m laying low today as I’ve had too much sun and fun on my new tractor. Even with sun block I’m getting tanned. I think part of the reason is I’m at 1,870 feet instead of the 400 in Washington.

[markiver54]

I don't think that sun at 93 million miles away knows the difference of 1470 feet.

[RanchRoper]

Let a little air out of the tractor tires so you're not so close to the sun....that's why I ride Badger on sunny days, his legs are shorter than Dakota's.

Listen to the science Gene.

[dave77]

It's because the UV rays have less atmosphere to travel through at higher elavations.
From Google search:
"Does altitude increase UV?
UV exposure at high elevations is significantly greater than at sea level. In fact, there is a 6 to 10 percent increase in UV exposure for every thousand feet of elevation. For example, here in Colorado Springs, which is about 6,000 feet above sea level, the UV exposure is 36 percent higher than at sea level."

[markiver54]

It's because the UV rays have less atmosphere to travel through at higher elavations.
From Google search:
"Does altitude increase UV?
UV exposure at high elevations is significantly greater than at sea level. In fact, there is a 6 to 10 percent increase in UV exposure for every thousand feet of elevation. For example, here in Colorado Springs, which is about 6,000 feet above sea level, the UV exposure is 36 percent higher than at sea level."

Hmm, never thought about that
Makes sense though. Thanks Dave!
Better get a strong Shetland RR...

[BigAl52]

Does this mean a patio cover will soon be built so you can shoot in the shade.

[Sir Henry]

Does this mean a patio cover will soon be built so you can shoot in the shade.

No I’m digging a tunnel from the bench to the targets. It will put me 20 feet further from the sun. It was also suggested locally that I just close my eyes and everything will be dark.

[Sir Henry]

It's because the UV rays have less atmosphere to travel through at higher elavations.
From Google search:
"Does altitude increase UV?
UV exposure at high elevations is significantly greater than at sea level. In fact, there is a 6 to 10 percent increase in UV exposure for every thousand feet of elevation. For example, here in Colorado Springs, which is about 6,000 feet above sea level, the UV exposure is 36 percent higher than at sea level."

When I was mountaineering we would wear clown white. At 14,410 feet on to of Rainier you can get fried on the glaciers.

[220]

I really notice the difference in summer, we are only 1000 feet at home but the farm 15 miles away closer to 3000. It is always significantly cooler air temp by around 5c. 100 days at home are lucky to be low 90s at the farm but the sun has significantly more bight and you burn far quicker.
Catches lots of people out as they dont think about the UV exposure due to the lower temps.

[markiver54]

The Sun. That is a big topic these days for those paying attention. There's a lot going on with that big ball of fire that is affecting a lot of things.

[North Country Gal]

Gene, we hit a record high of 91 over here this week. That's as hot as it ever gets up here, by the way, even in July. Yeah, I waited too long with the sun block and got pretty fried.

[cooperhawk]

My Father always had a dark tan around his neck where his farmer shirt didn't cover. I think that's where the
term "Red Neck" came from.
The trick is to gradually expose yourself to the sun in the Spring. I wear a long sleeve shirt and gradually roll
up the sleeves.
Of course for those of us who went south this last Winter we already have a start on a tan.

[cooperhawk]

In Viet Nam the sun was intense to say the least. The Army gave us baby oil with a bit of iodine in
it to prevent burn. That did work pretty well.
We worked without shirts a lot of the time on the helicopter ramps.

[Sir Henry]

In Viet Nam the sun was intense to say the least. The Army gave us baby oil with a bit of iodine in
it to prevent burn. That did work pretty well.
We worked without shirts a lot of the time on the helicopter ramps.

We never wore shirts on the howitzers.

[Hatchdog]

90’s in Wisconsin…

Heard on the news today that we might not see our first 70 degree day until sometime in June. Record for the latest first 70 degree day is May 21st. Looks like the east side of the Rockies and beyond is in a heat wave of sorts but here in the Northwest we are in a perpetual cool pattern.

[clovishound]

My Father always had a dark tan around his neck where his farmer shirt didn't cover. I think that's where the
term "Red Neck" came from.
The trick is to gradually expose yourself to the sun in the Spring. I wear a long sleeve shirt and gradually roll
up the sleeves.
Of course for those of us who went south this last Winter we already have a start on a tan.

Well, if you insist on getting a tan, at least make sure and visit your dermatologist regularly. Melanomas are nothing to sneeze at. If you get one and it hits the point where it spreads, your survival rate currently is about 5%. They are easily treated before metastasizing. I had one that my GP didn't recognize. I asked for a dermatology consult because of another spot. That one was nothing, but the dermatologist noticed the one on my neck and biopsied it. Had he not, I wouldn't be here right now.

Altitude makes a big difference in radiation exposure. Airline pilots have a higher instance of many cancers due to increased exposure to radiation at higher altitudes. The claim is that one trip across the pond is the equivalent exposure to a chest Xray. Of course, we are talking 40,000 feet here, but the principal is the same.

[markiver54]

With all due respect clovis, I just looked it up, and like I've always been told, you cannot tan or burn through glass. Even standard glass filters out UV rays.
Understand the concerns re: melanoma though!!

[daytime dave]

Wear your farmer tan proudly Gene, you earned it in the seat.