random thoughts – Day 2,278 (Friday) – melty

It was melty again today, and a steady 85 degrees inside the house, even with windows, shades, and curtains closed. I really miss the central A/C at my former homes in both Lowell and Tennessee. It’s on the list for this house and moving up the ranks quickly. Historically, I haven’t been very bothered by heat, but so far, this year is killing me already.

Turkeys in the neighborhood.

I walked to the mailbox early in the afternoon and a faint breeze was perceptible and kept me from keeling over. Seeing two turkeys in a yard one street over from my house was a treat. They seemed unbothered by the heat and humidity.

Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 80s by noon when the dance troupe takes to the unshaded stage area at an outdoor festival. In preparation, today we changed our costuming from the heavy long skirts to lighter fabric skirts and cut the dance list from five dances to four. We like what we do, but aren’t really interested in heat stroke while doing it.

The contractor stopped by today to pick up a check and while he was here, still sweating from the job site he had just left, he installed the window A/C unit in the bedroom for me. The room is currently chilling at a more comfortable 75 degrees for overnight, while the rest of the house continues to hold steady at 84 degrees. Kiki is puzzled about the bedroom door that has never before today been closed as the room chills.

A decision will need to be made about the overnight bedroom climate control. Keeping the door closed and the A/C on will require Kiki to be on one side of it or the other. Any restrictions on her mobility and access have been imposed by her. For example, she refuses to walk into my bathroom. She only goes about two feet into the kitchen for food and water and scoots back out. She hasn’t seen a closed door since Lowell. This new development could be interesting.