Thursday, August 09, 2007

Melting

It is 10:30 p.m. and 85 degrees (F) outside. It is 81.9 degrees inside. Today when temperatures climbed into the high 90s and the heat index hit 117, it was 84 degrees inside. Oh yes, our air conditioner sucks (hot) wind. As a result I am cranky, sweaty, and unable to think.

When J left dirty dishes out, I almost exploded. So commenced a short personal journey toward a better understanding of the positive correlation between temperature and homicide rates.

So, anyone know how to sabotage an air conditioner? Ours is covered under our home warranty. However, each time I have called it in, the repairmen have come out and declared it in good working order, just a little low in freon. They charge it and go. It works better for a few days and then we are back to slow baking. The unit is undersized for the house which explains a lot, but still. It must die (and look natural). I can't afford to replace it without help from the warranty company.

Ooh. The CNN man is broadcasting live from downtown. CNN came here to talk about the heat. We are so screwed.

2 comments:

Suz said...

I have no idea how to sabotage an air conditioner, although you could probably could do some damage with a screwdriver. I feel you on the heat. It's crazy hot here, too.

AmyinMotown said...

"So commenced a short personal journey toward a better understanding of the positive correlation between temperature and homicide rates."

This is the funniest --and truest -- thing I have read in days. We're having a brief reprieve for the next two days, but I get to spend tomorrow with my inlaws which is uncomfortable in a whole different way.