TOTALLY GEEKED!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

RE: Mostly Monday

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Was it the capacitor or the freon?

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
OMG - if my A/C went out I'd be staying in a hotel.
I'm lucky.
We have two A/C units, one for the upstairs, and one for the downstairs.
They have never both broken at the same time.
So, I would have one floor cool, if one of them conked out.

That is how my Mom's house is set up too. I only have the one & it struggles to keep it cool. It is three levels all above ground. The builder cheaped out on the duct work so the basement & main level share the duct work. You can hang meat in my basement & I can barely keep the main level comfortable. The bedroom level has it's own & it stays comfortable thankfully.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

He put freon in it and said it was dirty. It's cooling. I have no doubt that later in the summer it will quit again. It's always the freon. Obviously there's a leak somewhere.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lexxy wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
OMG - if my A/C went out I'd be staying in a hotel.
I'm lucky.
We have two A/C units, one for the upstairs, and one for the downstairs.
They have never both broken at the same time.
So, I would have one floor cool, if one of them conked out.
That is how my Mom's house is set up too. I only have the one & it struggles to keep it cool. It is three levels all above ground. The builder cheaped out on the duct work so the basement & main level share the duct work. You can hang meat in my basement & I can barely keep the main level comfortable. The bedroom level has it's own & it stays comfortable thankfully.

If your basement is below grade - it really doesn't need it's own unit, although the ductwork should have been directed mainly to the main level. The basement will stay cool because it is underground, and that insulates better.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
OMG - if my A/C went out I'd be staying in a hotel.
I'm lucky.
We have two A/C units, one for the upstairs, and one for the downstairs.
They have never both broken at the same time.
So, I would have one floor cool, if one of them conked out.
That is how my Mom's house is set up too. I only have the one & it struggles to keep it cool. It is three levels all above ground. The builder cheaped out on the duct work so the basement & main level share the duct work. You can hang meat in my basement & I can barely keep the main level comfortable. The bedroom level has it's own & it stays comfortable thankfully.
If your basement is below grade - it really doesn't need it's own unit, although the ductwork should have been directed mainly to the main level. The basement will stay cool because it is underground, and that insulates better.

It is mostly on grade. The front is about chest height below ground. It doesn't need it's own unit I just wish they had run the duct work differently. I was talking to the repair guy a few years back & he explained that they had actually bid the contract with the builder to do the duct work but lost the contract because they bid to do it properly which cost a bit more. He said it was just marginally more expensive per house but with 200+ homes in the subdivision it added up. He said for me to tear it out & redo it now would be cost prohibitive.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Lexxy wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
OMG - if my A/C went out I'd be staying in a hotel.
I'm lucky.
We have two A/C units, one for the upstairs, and one for the downstairs.
They have never both broken at the same time.
So, I would have one floor cool, if one of them conked out.
That is how my Mom's house is set up too. I only have the one & it struggles to keep it cool. It is three levels all above ground. The builder cheaped out on the duct work so the basement & main level share the duct work. You can hang meat in my basement & I can barely keep the main level comfortable. The bedroom level has it's own & it stays comfortable thankfully.
If your basement is below grade - it really doesn't need it's own unit, although the ductwork should have been directed mainly to the main level. The basement will stay cool because it is underground, and that insulates better.
It is mostly on grade. The front is about chest height below ground. It doesn't need it's own unit I just wish they had run the duct work differently. I was talking to the repair guy a few years back & he explained that they had actually bid the contract with the builder to do the duct work but lost the contract because they bid to do it properly which cost a bit more. He said it was just marginally more expensive per house but with 200+ homes in the subdivision it added up. He said for me to tear it out & redo it now would be cost prohibitive.

Is your basement finished?

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Yes it is finished & fully furnished. I never use it though except to do laundry. I have sort of an aversion to basements. I thought this one would be different because it has a glass slider & windows on most walls. It is light & not damp but I just prefer the main level with the big floor to ceiling windows even though they are completely covered by blinds.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Good grief, it's 86 out with a real feel of 96.

I ran to pick up a few groceries.

Brought the few bags into the house.

And I'm dripping sweat. cry

I can't stand cold and snow.

But, blazing hot and humid, is no fun either. cry

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will! biggrin

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!

I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.

You must be much younger than I. evileye

wink

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I would love 80!

All year round! wink

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I would love 80!
All year round!

So would I!

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.
You must be much younger than I.

When I was young I didn't mind the heat. It is the getting old that makes the heat unbearable. I generate enough of my own heat. It rolls over me in waves.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

just Czech wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I would love 80!
All year round!
So would I!

I'll go with 70 & breezy.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.
You must be much younger than I.

When I was young I didn't mind the heat. It is the getting old that makes the heat unbearable. I generate enough of my own heat. It rolls over me in waves.

Since menopause passed a long time ago, I'm continually cold. It's 74 degrees in our house and I am wearing a sweater.

My poor DH..

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
I would love 80!
All year round!
So would I!
I'll go with 70 & breezy.

That's my DH, without the breeze.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.
You must be much younger than I.

When I was young I didn't mind the heat. It is the getting old that makes the heat unbearable. I generate enough of my own heat. It rolls over me in waves.
Since menopause passed a long time ago, I'm continually cold. It's 74 degrees in our house and I am wearing a sweater.
My poor DH..

At this point I can't wait. 70 is about as cool as I can get the house now with the A/C running full time. I usually change into a sleeveless cotton gown when I get home. I have a tower fan a few feet from my chair that I blow straight on me. In the winter I keep the house at 64 & am perfectly comfortable.

Ohfour · Hooker

Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.
You must be much younger than I.

When I was young I didn't mind the heat. It is the getting old that makes the heat unbearable. I generate enough of my own heat. It rolls over me in waves.
Since menopause passed a long time ago, I'm continually cold. It's 74 degrees in our house and I am wearing a sweater.
My poor DH..
At this point I can't wait. 70 is about as cool as I can get the house now with the A/C running full time. I usually change into a sleeveless cotton gown when I get home. I have a tower fan a few feet from my chair that I blow straight on me. In the winter I keep the house at 64 & am perfectly comfortable.

I swear...separated at birth....

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.
You must be much younger than I.

When I was young I didn't mind the heat. It is the getting old that makes the heat unbearable. I generate enough of my own heat. It rolls over me in waves.
Since menopause passed a long time ago, I'm continually cold. It's 74 degrees in our house and I am wearing a sweater.
My poor DH..
At this point I can't wait. 70 is about as cool as I can get the house now with the A/C running full time. I usually change into a sleeveless cotton gown when I get home. I have a tower fan a few feet from my chair that I blow straight on me. In the winter I keep the house at 64 & am perfectly comfortable.

64? I would die.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

For me 64 is blissfully cool & comfortable. Plus my heating bill is quite low. Not so for electric bill in the summer.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

96 right now.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Ohfour wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Well, after reading about everyone else's weather, I'm not sure I should be here bragging about our perfect 80 degree day.

Ah, hell yes I will!
I think 80 is a little too warm for perfect weather.
You must be much younger than I.

When I was young I didn't mind the heat. It is the getting old that makes the heat unbearable. I generate enough of my own heat. It rolls over me in waves.
Since menopause passed a long time ago, I'm continually cold. It's 74 degrees in our house and I am wearing a sweater.
My poor DH..
At this point I can't wait. 70 is about as cool as I can get the house now with the A/C running full time. I usually change into a sleeveless cotton gown when I get home. I have a tower fan a few feet from my chair that I blow straight on me. In the winter I keep the house at 64 & am perfectly comfortable.
I swear...separated at birth....

Oh hey there I missed your post. Misery loves company!!

-- Edited by Lexxy on Monday 22nd of June 2015 04:03:40 PM

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

We're up to 92, real feel of 98.

And, I'm planning to fire up the grill in a little while? confuse

LOL....I must be out of my mind! wink

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

We are going out for dinner. Too hot. I'm on work day 8. I'm not cooking.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

This is what we are dealing with.

Now

At noon today.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Monday 22nd of June 2015 04:55:08 PM

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
We're up to 92, real feel of 98.
And, I'm planning to fire up the grill in a little while?
LOL....I must be out of my mind!

It is better than heating up the kitchen by cooking indoors.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I'm not cooking either.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

We have the same weather Lily except you are three degrees warmer across the board. It will be cooling for the weekend but raining.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

There is a heat advisory out for portions of the state.

Thinking about playing in the water this evening. Wanna come come? I'll go get some popsicles.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

O4 I am so sorry about your family's loss. So tragic.

SB, that is soooo exciting. I want to go!

It is sunny and in the 80's here. I turn on the A/C when I get home, just on the main floor. If it is still hot in the bedroom tonight, I will turn those A/C's on.

Today was my last real day of work with my beloved company. I am excited about my new opportunity but will miss a lot of people. I am going to keep up with them as a friend, because that is what we are. I also have a fistful of resumes to bring with me that people have sent. I think I will make a lot of money on referrals this year.

And a disturbing incident at DD's school. This is the email:
Today there was an incident that occurred while the fifth grade students were outside. Two juvenile males came out of the tree line. One of them completely disrobed while the other shouted profanity. Both of the individuals involved have been apprehended by the IKWTS' town Police Department and will be dealt with accordingly. Neither of the two juveniles attends school in IKWTS' town.

Ok I think that covers the highlights of the day! Oh wait, no. We are going to a cook out tonight for DD's GS Troop. It's the cross over ceremony. DD doesn't cross over this year, but should be a nice time.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Oh, no, IKWTDS. Was your DD outside?

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Holy cow, IKWTDS, your DD is still in school????

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Please tell me there was a lot of pointing and laughing.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

DH is home & cooking...wait for it...hot dogs...

I love him, right?!

flan

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

flan327 wrote:
Oh, no, IKWTDS. Was your DD outside?

flan

no,she is 4th grade.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Holy cow, IKWTDS, your DD is still in school????

And focus on the school calendar, not the incident. evileye

We don't go back to school until September, while right now you are shopping for back to school. smile

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Please tell me there was a lot of pointing and laughing.

Had the teachers not made them (offenders) turn their backs to the playground, there would have been!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

flan327 wrote:
DH is home & cooking...wait for it...hot dogs...

I love him, right?!

flan

Great sense of humor that one.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Holy cow, IKWTDS, your DD is still in school????
And focus on the school calendar, not the incident.

We don't go back to school until September, while right now you are shopping for back to school.

I know. But even in Michigan, the kids got out the 2nd week of June and they don't go back until September, either.

And if they weren't still in school - there would not have been anybody there for this incident to occur. biggrin

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Probably making up snow days too.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

My ac is working. Dinner was delicious. I haven't had a single soda all day. My soap comes on later. Life is good. I only wish I had squeezed in a workout in the heat.

FNW · Guru

#2 came home with a red, swollen ear. Huge. He complained this morning that he had a bug bite.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

FNW wrote:
#2 came home with a red, swollen ear. Huge. He complained this morning that he had a bug bite.

Wow, is he allergic to something? My son is allergic to bees.

FNW · Guru

Not sure what it was. It's never happened before. I gave him benedryl and put some hydro cortisone cream on it. It might be a little better, but still pretty puffy.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Put something cold on it.

That's strange. Hope he heals quickly.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

lilyofcourse wrote:
Probably making up snow days too.

And we had a ton of them this year!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

lilyofcourse wrote:
This is what we are dealing with.
Now

At noon today.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Monday 22nd of June 2015 04:55:08 PM

LOL!

I would take that, any day of the week!

We will probably not see a high under 90, until October.

And give us another week....we will be seeing a low, at 6am., of 80 or more.

It was only 78 at 5am this morning.

It won't last much longer.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
This is what we are dealing with.
Now

At noon today.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Monday 22nd of June 2015 04:55:08 PM
LOL!
I would take that, any day of the week!
We will probably not see a high under 90, until October.
And give us another week....we will be seeing a low, at 6am., of 80 or more.
It was only 78 at 5am this morning.
It won't last much longer.

But did you see the real feel? 100 and 101. That's how humid it is.