#183 Commute HydraShawn

Well it's finally here. The MAIN reason Summer Sucks, Humidity in the Metro.

When it's in the low thirties for the daily high, and in the mid forties for the Humidex it's time to start daydreaming about living at the Sough Pole. And the temperatures in the Buses and Metro are no better. Add in the packed, rush hour human-sardine like conditions and holy crap. Just standing or sitting and you break out sweating bullets.

Time to start carrying a water bottle to and from work, to keep hydrated and a wee bit cool. The real challenge is not having to go to the bathroom before getting to the office or home!

FYI,  only 172 days until Winter.

#130 Heat AverShawn

Today was a reminder that Summer is coming.  And I'm not altogether happy about it. 

It was 23'C, with a 27'C Humidex. 

My personal Limit is about 22'C. but I would say no to 20'C

While there are elements of Summer that DO appeal to me:
-Barbecuing / Grilling food

-Gardening (if even only in patio and window boxes)

-The smell of fresh cut grass

-2 weeks at the cottage on PEI
-Walking the dogs

But that's pretty much it.

I don't care for high heat or humidity, and even less for the Hydro bills due to our almost four months of non-stop Air Conditioning the apartment... don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to have the AC, but it's not cheap when it's running 24/7 for four months!

After today, I'm considering starting my annual Countdown to the First Day of Winter early. I usually start on the first day of Summer, but I'm not above starting early, and the first day we touch 30'C I very well just might start the countdown.