The heat is unbearable!!

[Randi]

Well, today has been bearable, although it's still quite warm. At least we get a bit of wind. Clouds are coming in, so hopefully we'll get some rain too.

Fister has come back to lay under his own little sun (my desk lamp), so it must be getting better.

Catty1, my blinds do have that tin-foil effect.

Boris91, I live in Denmark.

David, I hope you wear a hat out there - and sunscreen!

Kirsten, it's just awful that you have to lock the girls out during the night, but of course, you can't risk them jumping out of the window. I'm lucky that I can open all my top windows, Fister won't jump up there - and I have blinds to cover.

[Kirsten]

Kirsten, it's just awful that you have to lock the girls out during the night,

I really hate doing that, and I feel so bad about it, but I just cannot sleep when it's so warm, and with all the muggy air. And it really annoys me that this place is still so hot when it's getting colder outside!! An hour ago, I locked the girls in their room to open all the windows in the rest of the flat, but it didn't help one bit!! I just don't get it!

Kirsten

[Randi]

Kirsten, I know what you mean, you probably get the wind from the wrong direction, like me. Hope it cools off soon! Sleep well!

One of my friends once opened the fridge and sat there with his feet inside. LOL!

Do you know what would suit me?

Spring = 3 months, summer = 5 months, autumn = 2 months and winter = 2 months - with the following temperatures: Spring 15C, Summer 25C, Autumn 10, Winter 5C - except for 10 days with frost and snow.

[lizbud]

Randi,

Can you tell me why Europe doesn't use screen windows on houses and
apartments?

[IRescue452]

I was thinking the same thing about screens

[Marigold2]

Hello fellow Pt members. Here in Northern Ohio it's hot, humid and sticky. My AC is running and I am praying for some thunderstorms to cool things off and give my plants and lawn some needed rain. It's about 82* here now. I hate summer, always disliked the heat even as a child. Perfect temp for me is 65. For all of you living down south, God bless you I couldn't do it. I do have a question, perhaps someone can help me. How is the formula done for Fahrenheit to Celsius? Also I truly want to move from this God forsaken state to some where cooler. I know San Fran and Seattle have wonderful temps but that is just too expensive. I love snow and cold and would love to move somewhere in the US or Canada where summers are between 65 and 70, any ideas folks?

[lizbud]

Hello fellow Pt members. Here in Northern Ohio it's hot, humid and sticky. My AC is running and I am praying for some thunderstorms to cool things off and give my plants and lawn some needed rain. It's about 82* here now. I hate summer, always disliked the heat even as a child. Perfect temp for me is 65. For all of you living down south, God bless you I couldn't do it. I do have a question, perhaps someone can help me. How is the formula done for Fahrenheit to Celsius? Also I truly want to move from this God forsaken state to some where cooler. I know San Fran and Seattle have wonderful temps but that is just too expensive. I love snow and cold and would love to move somewhere in the US or Canada where summers are between 65 and 70, any ideas folks?

I've heard Oregon has nice (sometimes rainy) but temperate ,weather.

I haven't a clue how to convert fahrenheit to celsius and agree with you
on living with hot & humid weather. It's awful. Just takes your breath away.

p.s. Everyone's grass is turning into a brown straw like mess. The city has
started limiting times we can water the grass now.

[RedHedd]

I know San Fran and Seattle have wonderful temps but that is just too expensive.

San Fran is headed up to the 90's today and for us that HOT! The cats are miserable; I like it. My apartment is relatively cool, although I did pull the shades down when I left for work this morning so I wouldn't come home to cooked kitties. They love to bask in the afternoon sun, but today will be much hotter than usual.

Of course, this being San Francisco, it won't last. We have our natural air conditioning which usually kicks in after about 3 days of heat. Fog is scheduled to roll in tomorrow.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Randi,

Can you tell me why Europe doesn't use screen windows on houses and
apartments?

What exactly do you mean by "screens"? Do you have a picture of those?

[Randi]

You can see temperature conversions here - plus a lot of other conversions.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/

LOL! Lut, do you remember the Blinds thread? I think Koxka posted pictures of the ones they have in Spain. I really would like those, they completely shot out the heat and at the same time you get a brise coming in - provided there's any wind.

Liz, I think that when they built the houses here, they never foresaw that summers would get his hot here - or more like it, they build houses which had much thicker walls back in those days.

We had a little shower this morning and the temperature has dropped considerably.

[lizbud]

You can see temperature conversions here - plus a lot of other conversions.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/

LOL! Lut, do you remember the Blinds thread? I think Koxka posted pictures of the ones they have in Spain. I really would like those, they completely shot out the heat and at the same time you get a brise coming in - provided there's any wind.

Liz, I think that when they built the houses here, they never foresaw that summers would get his hot here - or more like it, they build houses which had much thicker walls back in those days.

We had a little shower this morning and the temperature has dropped considerably.

Thanks Randi. My house (older style) has plaster walls & it does hold
temperature very well, but screens also keep out flying insects & birds.
I'm glad you finally got some showers to cool thigs off.

We are still waiting for the rain. The city has now banned all outside water
usage.

p.s. I try to use a heavy grade mesh in the windows where the kitties
hang out. So far, so good.