You know you love your pet when you start up the AC for them, even though you HATE AC

[Siwsan]

Michigan is going through an awful heatwave, right now. It's been in the mid, heading to the high, 90's, and will continue, like this, for the whole week.

I am very sensitive to AC - I had to wear sweaters every day at work and wear one when I go shopping, in the Summer. I'm constantly going in and out of the house to do yard and garden work and AC can make the temperature shock feel harsh. So, I prefer using fans or sitting in the shade. But I noticed Sophie Stinky Toes just seemed uncomfortable and a little heat stressed, yesterday. She's terrified of the world outside of the house so taking her out with me isn't a option. The fans weren't giving her enough relief. So, I blocked off the bottoms of all interior doors, closed the windows, set the temperature at a comfortable level, and flipped the switch.

Hopefully the outside temperatures will normalize, soon, because I have no idea how expensive running AC is, compared to running heat. Oh well, I figure the money I'm not spending on food can be reallocated to the electric bill. And Sophie does seem much happier, alert and much more active, today. She's been a real treasure during my self-isolation so what ever I can do to make her comfortable, will be done.

[Cracklin Charlie]

1. Stinky Toes will breathe easier.

I have a lot more trouble with the humidity, so I set my AC on 80 during the day, and turn on fans to circulate. I think it’s perfect.

When hubs gets home at 4, he turns it down to 74. I have to get under a blanket.

[Siwsan]

2. I set mine at 80. It's perfectly comfortable, for me

I admit that I was uncomfortable, at times, yesterday and Thursday is forecast to be 98. This morning I opened all of the doors and windows (I was up at 4:30) to bring down the indoor temperature as much as possible. Then when the heat started to build, outside, I closed everything up, again. I'm going forego any yard and garden work, for now, to avoid cool air escaping while I go in and out of the house. However, I will maintain my afternoon habit of reading and enjoying a cold glass of Chardonnay, sitting beneath the canopy of my 'air conditioned' Maple tree. I wish Sophie wasn't so frightened of the outside world because she'd be good company, out there. I think the sights, smells and sounds are just too overwhelming for her.