I think every year Spring gets shorter and shorter here in the Tennessee Valley. We had a couple of 60-degree days a few weeks ago. Then it got chilly again. Then we had a few 70-degree days. And then this week? We’re in the upper 80s all week. Just like that. Spring is gone and summer is here. Last year it seemed like it was only Spring-ish for about a month. This year? I’d say we had two weeks of Spring-like temps and weather. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a hot summer type of gal, but it would be nice to have at least four weeks of a transition season so my body can have time to adjust.
Remember how I went three summers without air-conditioning in my car? And one of those summers I was pregnant? Of course you remember. There are probably 60 ass-sweat entries documenting that fateful summer. We got it fixed last spring and I’ve been using the hell out of it this week, wondering how in the hell I survived three summers without it.
Guess who doesn’t have air-conditioning in his car now? Yep. MrZ. His went out in the Fall and this is the first week the temperatures have been WAY TOO DAMN HIGH TO LIVE WITHOUT A/C. You better believe we’re getting that problem fixed this week, if I have anything to say about it. I’ve lived with perpetual sweat stain for entire summers…I wouldn’t force that condition on my most hated enemy. And I definitely wouldn’t force it on someone I love.
Especially if I have to live with that person and simply don’t want to have to listen to the bitching all summer.
I’m a good wife like that.
Oh, man! Summer? As if… us Canadians are still freezing our butts off! If only I coul dleave the house sans ski jacket and gloves, not worried about the imminent onset of frostbite every time I walk somewhere.
Where I am, summer usually hits in late June. (On or around hte actual start of summer). The first day of spring usually brings a snowstorm.
If nothing else, if you lived in the Great White North, you might not be so concerned about AC, but you would still have to spend the bucks on snow tires all the time! So financially, at least, it sort of works out!
You know, I thought moving from South Georgia up to Atlanta would make things a little better in regards to the heat, since they have real seasons here, versus just Hot and Not-So-Hot like in Camden… but this 80 degree stuff with the humidity that’s making my sinuses very unhappy? I’m over it. If it didn’t snow up North, I would move.
Well, I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention when I read your blog and didn’t even realize you were my neighbor. Hi, y’all – from Kentucky!! The hot weather this week has been strange – funny to go from boots to open-toe sandals overnight. But kinda nice. And have you checked the ten day weather? By next week, it will be back to the 50′s. So, don’t pack away those winter clothes quite yet.
I didn’t know ya’ll called that area the Tennessee Valley too, that is neat!
It is very hot here and we just built a neighborhood playground in record heat. Just so we can send the kids outside to play. And don’t forget the unhealthy air we have right now with record allergens in the air. It just seems all too soon for this kind of misery.
What are these 70s you speak of?
We had our first day of over 90 degree weather in February. The high so far this year has been 102.
I lived with a car without air conditioning for far too long, as well, and now I just outright refuse. It’s not always in the 80′s here, but still – too hot is too hot.
Good luck with the new AC!
When I opened your page today, I was scrolling down to find the most recent posts. As I scanned the titles, I mistakenly read something about “record-breaking THIGHS”! What?!
I must need to get to the gym!
Summer here, too. And I HATE summer.