Lots of people who live in MI don't have air conditioning in their homes. We have a short summer, and it does cool down at night usually. It rarely stays above 80 for more than a week at a time. Temperatures in the 90s and low 100s happen, but not for extended periods of time. We are known for a wide range of temperatures, but only the cold really stays.
I had a new thermostat put in the house a year or two ago. Normally, the a/c kicks in when it gets hot. I keep it set around 76, since I don't get hot easily. It hadn't kicked on this year, so I figured today I would just give it a click and turn it on after the dog walk.
It's 90 degrees, and humid. I took the dogs for their walk during the hottest part of the day because we are expecting thunderstorms and possibly tornadoes later this evening. I came home, hot, the dogs' tongues were hanging, and flipped the switch.
Oops. Nothing happened. I tried it again, fooled around with the controls, and had no luck at all. Sigh. It's now 87 degrees in the house. Those of you in hot climates can laugh at me now. Remember, we have humidity too, so it feels like a sauna in here. It's actually cooler in Orlando right now than here in MI. It's going to be like this all week, too. All I have is one little fan to push the air around a little.
I am already getting used to it, I think. 83 felt hot, but I am adjusting to 87 (indoors). Could I live where it's like this 9 months out of the year?
Oh, yes. Yes! Humidity, bugs, alligators, and all.
8 comments:
How are the beagles doing? I know you can live in the heat and humidity but think of the dogs for heavens sake. Remeber those bugs love sweat! Hope there is a cool down soon. Anne
Dogs seem happy with it, actually. These are dogs who sleep under the covers year around, pretty much. They don't like cold.
It's going to be hot for at least a week. I guess that means I can get the new units put in - oh, in about a week?
xoxo
Go to wallies world and invest in a spray bottle and a couple new fans...spray yourself while by the fan...it works!!!!
SStacy
I can do without the humidity. I'm thinking Arizona is the ideal climate!
i just set down, and peeling myself out of this chair will be my next accomplishment. since well, im sweat glued
Dang, that has to suck...I can't stand being hot, my AC is set on like 70 right now....
hugs,
Kathi
My husband always threatens to get an air conditioner. I hate them. But it was hot in our room last night...we are hitting 90's here in Northern Illiniois...I may give in to save our marriage or a least my sanity! rose
Good Lord babe! I've been running my a/c since March!
It runs day and night around here!!!
Connie
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