I know I am supposed to be conserving energy today

[KitchenWitch]

I have had the AC set at 82, turned off all the lights in the house and it is still like a clay oven in here. I just turned the AC to 78. I am going to have to sell my soul to pay Edison, but damn, I could not take it any longer.

[NJmaverick]

1. You might try getting or using some fans

they often let you get away with higher temperatures, with out sacrificing comfort (they use very little energy, at least compared to an AC unit). Ceiling fans are the best, but even floor or other fans can be helpful.

[KitchenWitch]

2. I have fans in every room going at full blast already.

[NJmaverick]

6. Oh well, maybe this will help

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. AC at 82? That's not even air conditioned.

I shoot for 72.

82, might as well leave the windows open and use a fan.

[KitchenWitch]

4. I am trying to be frugal.

it is not August yet.

[Blue Diadem]

5. We lucked out, a cold front just came through.

It's still humid and stormy but at least I can turn off the AC.

I really feel for you all with such high temps lately.

[KitchenWitch]

7. I guess tomorrow we are getting the bonus of high humidity with our 100+ temps

I am just going to set up a cot by the frozen food section at Costco.

[Blue Diadem]

18. accckkkk..100+ and humidity?

You have my best cooling vibes.

We need ice cube smileys on here.

[bicentennial_baby]

8. So as to not make you hotter, I will refrain from mentioning what I'm making

for dinner. :P

[KitchenWitch]

9. Something in a clay oven?

:o

[bicentennial_baby]

12. No, but the oven will be set at 375

for about an hour. :D

I have no seasonal sense when it comes to cooking. When I want lasagna, I make it!

Ooops, I told you.

:P

[KitchenWitch]

13. I use my toaster oven on days like today.

:D

But it is not big enough for a pan o' lasagna.

[bicentennial_baby]

15. I've actually done it in a toaster oven, actually...

In a 9x9, at my parents' house, when the oven was otherwise occupied. (Holidays with my vegetarian Ex)

:)

[Adsos Letter]

14. 375* ? Sounds about like the temps in the garden right now...

[Adsos Letter]

10. It is broiling!

I thoroughly hand-watered the veggies last evening and just got back in from doing it again, 'cause the cucumbers were doing some serious wilting.

The thermometer on the garden fence (in the shade) reads 107*...


EDIT: apparently the excessive heat has compromised my ability to use spell-check... :dunce:

[azmouse]

11. I don't even want to think about my electric bill for late June and July.

It's been over 110 degrees for many, many days... and now it's gotten humid (for us in the desert 30% is high).

Is it September yet?

[Adsos Letter]

16. Funny how 30% can feel like high humidity...

Our humidity is usually around 15% +/-...anything over that stats to get uncomfortable.

Now, my daughter in Philly says it has been hot, with about 70% +/- ...

[jeff30997]

17. Hello My favorite witch! (Please don't call me a buttkisser)...

It's so hot up here where I live that I have no choice to turn off everything that generates heat,including my computer.That's why I'm on and off DU.(The Comp was off most of the last 24 hours!)

Big hug !:hug: