tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529212130092758272.post6203437159937609376..comments2024-03-13T16:06:11.396-05:00Comments on the anti-soma: Long, busy weekend coming up.Heroditus Huxleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11049569750742829144noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529212130092758272.post-36139085887867449032012-04-07T08:20:06.123-05:002012-04-07T08:20:06.123-05:00We have two small children who could easily be mad...We have two small children who could easily be made ill by getting too hot. Many of our windows don't open (that's on the list of home maintenance--the bedroom windows are included in that "don't open" category, and that scares the bat-snot out of me). Two of the bedrooms need ceiling fans, and the kitchen needs a new one. And we're in a part of the country where 90+ days are more common than cooler days, and we usually have a week or two of 100+ days. Last year, we had a month and a half of 100+ days, and couldn't keep it below 81 in the house, despite having a window unit in one of the two windows that opens supporting the central air...do you know how hard it is to keep your family fed when you can't cook, and can't afford to go out to eat where it's cool?<br /><br />The new unit should make this summer far more pleasant.Heroditus Huxleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049569750742829144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529212130092758272.post-22195325544738346242012-04-07T08:11:59.269-05:002012-04-07T08:11:59.269-05:00We get a bunch of 90+ days thru out the summer.......We get a bunch of 90+ days thru out the summer.....<br /><br />I never use the air conditioner.....Oldcatmanhttp://oldcatman-xxx.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529212130092758272.post-52414714585845281862012-04-07T07:21:00.402-05:002012-04-07T07:21:00.402-05:00We upgraded from a 2.5 ton unit to a 3 ton. The s...We upgraded from a 2.5 ton unit to a 3 ton. The small unit was <i>too</i> small, and we couldn't open the blinds when it got over 90 outside, and even then, it wouldn't keep up past 95. Last summer sucked--I couldn't even use my stovetop without it getting up to 84 inside (with the thermostat set for 76).<br /><br />My Comp I class is supposed to write three 300 word posts, two of them summary/response types where 100 words summarize a news story, and the rest comments on/responds to it. Each post is worth 5 points (with points deducted for too short of posts, or no link, or wrong kind of link), and 5 points for commenting on two classmates' blogs.<br /><br />Comp II writes two 500 word posts--one persuasive with three linked supporting sources. Each post is worth 8 points, with points deducted for the same reason as 101. Four points for commenting on each others' posts. <br /><br />It's a lot more time consuming than difficult. I've got something like 17 students in my Comp I class, and 21 in my comp II class. Takes me about four hours to grade blogs every week. I'm just combining that with grading papers this weekend, which is going to suck down all of my time.<br /><br />I hope you have a blessed Easter, too, Stephen. Give Little Bit a good squeeze for me the next time you see her.Heroditus Huxleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049569750742829144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7529212130092758272.post-79482485136655929522012-04-07T07:09:21.992-05:002012-04-07T07:09:21.992-05:00Recently we had our old unit changed too. Ouch. Th...Recently we had our old unit changed too. Ouch. They were awful proud of their five ton units. <br />How in the heck to you give a grade for a blog? Have a nice Easter, Sweet One.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.com