Sunday, July 23, 2006

Warning! Complaint ahead... I feel like I can complain because, not only is everyone else doing it, but I live in Washington, and we're not used to 95+ degree temps. Not only do I not have a/c, my big picture windows in our front room, and dining room do not open. I'm about ready to accidentally throw a bat thru one. Of course, that'll only let more heat in. I have a sinus headache, and have to substitute teach my sons primary class. My husband says they only ask the parents of the worst child in class to substitute. ;) He's an angel really. He just brought us "smoothies" he made (he's 8). We asked what he put in them. "2 bananas, 2 cups of yogurt, some ice, and...1 cup of sugar". I thought it tasted awfully sweet. It's so hot... the birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground. the potatoes cook underground, and all you have to do to have lunch is to pull one out and add butter, salt and pepper. farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying hard-boiled eggs. the cows are giving evaporated milk. the trees are whistling for the dogs. you eat hot chilies to cool your mouth off. you learn that a seat belt makes a pretty good branding iron. the temperature drops below 95, you feel a bit chilly. you would give anything to be able to splash cold water on your face. you can attend any function wearing shorts and a tank top. The 4 seasons are: tolerable, hot, really hot, and ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! you discover that in July, it takes only 2 fingers to drive your car. you discover that you can get a sunburn through your car window. you notice the best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. hot water now comes out of both taps. it's noon in July, kids are on summer vacation, and not one person is out on the streets. you actually burn your hand opening the car door. you break a sweat the instant you step outside at 7:30 a.m.