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Sandman6472

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

28firefighter

Doesn’t really bother me. I have bigger fish to fry than spelling in a recreational setting. 

henryn

Colloquial English, colloquial spelling -- doesn't bother me.

fintail

The key is educating the unwashed drones into knowing that it is a passing lane. Not a fast lane, not a cruising lane, etc.

andres3 said:

I found this article about driver psychology a bit naive, but still entertaining and amusing.

I think it is a small percentage of the population that actually feels as though their manhood shrinks 1 millimeter every time they are passed on the highway, while growing their manhood 1 MM every time they pass someone. I don't feel that way. I know some left lane campers might, but it has to be a rather small percentage. The fundamental factor is what I state above.

explorerx4

@driver100,
Enjoy your trip to Wimbledon. Since that striped shirt is off the table, are you going to wear a shirt that is 70% Maple Leaf and 50% Stars and Stripes?

suydam

sandman_6472 said:

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

Just. Colloquial like one is speaking. Doesn’t bother me at all.

jmonroe

explorerx4 said:

@driver100,
Enjoy your trip to Wimbledon. Since that striped shirt is off the table, are you going to wear a shirt that is 70% Maple Leaf and 50% Stars and Stripes?

And just how do you think he is going to do that since he has said numerous times...
"I'm not good with math".

jmonroe

jmonroe

sandman_6472 said:

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

That being the case, you must have kaniptions with my posts.

jmonroe

qbrozen

Oldfarmer50 said: Wow, that's a low blow, did the fireworks across Lake Ontario keep you awake last night? We took the car to the auto store to test the battery and it came back as needing a charge. Went home and put the charger on it. Took only a few minutes to read full charge which made me think the battery was bad and wouldn't take the charge. Back to the auto store and another test. Battery showed normal and a further scan said alternator was ok. The machine suggested it was a short to or a bad starter. Of course my regular mechanic is on vacation and my fall back guy is booked solid until Monday. I'd rather push the car than take it to the tire store clip joint. We'll see what happens next week  



none of those things would cause the condition you described. And, heck, the fact that it restarted immediately even says the starter and battery are working. 

explorerx4

@jmonroe,
I was testing his math skills.

oldfarmer50

sandman_6472 said:

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

I know many people who pronounce "to" like that. Doesn't bother me at all.

imidazol97

jmonroe said:

sandman_6472 said:

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

That being the case, you must have kaniptions with my posts.

jmonroe

Only the long ones.

iluvmysephia1

sandman_6472 said:
Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

sandman_6472 - just pop the "ta" back to "to" wherever you see it spelled that way. I do that out of sarcasm because that's how I hear people pronounce the word to. That's all. I'm kind of weird like that.

tjc78

El Camry ... spotted today.  Wish I got a better shot.  

jmonroe

iluvmysephia1 said:

sandman_6472 said:
Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

sandman_6472 - just pop the "ta" back to "to" wherever you see it spelled that way. I do that out of sarcasm because that's how I hear people pronounce the word to. That's all. I'm kind of weird like that.

You're weirdness goes beyond that.

jmonroe

houdini1

I am probably one of the few posters that are not bothered at all by long posts. Most of them I just skip over, depending on the author.

stickguy

Nice job on the Camry. Love the way they finished it off!

fintail

El Camrino?

explorerx4

I'll see that El Comry and raise a push-me/pull-me.
https://worcester.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1981-escort-push-me-pull-me/6635910403.html

driver100

jmonroe said:

iluvmysephia1 said:

Hey, jmonroe, do ya think driver100 would even post a picture of himself in England with a horizontally-striped t-shirt on? 

Maybe we should get him hooked up to the Edmunds Intelligence Monitor. Anyone giving odds on what it says?

jmonroe

I can still tune in once in awhile......be careful what you say.
I am not here to defend myself full time.

driver100

sda said:

driver100 said:

No pickleball this time Houdini. They had world championships in Florida last month.

Imid, there is a match coming up in Toronto early August. After that Cinncinatti and New York....one day, but, there is only one Wimbledon.

Also, we like to combine a vacation trip with a tennis match. Next year we are planning a trip to see a match in Madrid in May. I only go to places with a roof...........if I am going that far I don't want to be rained out.

GG, Thanks for the good wishes.

When we lived in England, dad's office was located in Wimbledon and I often transferred train to tube in Wimbledon. Enjoy!

How cool is that.
I have been to Wimbledon once before....it is like being in tennis heaven.

driver100

explorerx4 said:

@driver100,
Enjoy your trip to Wimbledon. Since that striped shirt is off the table, are you going to wear a shirt that is 70% Maple Leaf and 50% Stars and Stripes?

Thanks Explorer. We are there on Tuesday so watch for me in the stands. My tennis group wanted me to wear red....but I don't have a red shirt. I am not going to wear horizontal stripes again. I have a black baseball cap with Canada written in red.

I like the idea of a Maple Leaf and Stars and Stripes....you got the right proportions too....just hard to find.

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

sandman_6472 said:

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

I know many people who pronounce "to" like that. Doesn't bother me at all.

He wouldn't like it in Toronto.......people who live there call it Torontah.

Hey Monroe....I think if the sleeves were stars and stripes, and the middle a maple leaf, it would come out about right, but, man, that would be one heck of a very ugly shirt!

driver100

houdini1 said:

I am probably one of the few posters that are not bothered at all by long posts. Most of them I just skip over, depending on the author.

Now you are going to upset JMonroe!

oldfarmer50

tjc78 said:

El Camry ... spotted today.  Wish I got a better shot.  

Amazing what you can accomplish with a Sawsall and too much time on your hands.

graphicguy

Just to close the loop, and because not sure everyone cares, just got my A/C fixed.

For those of you who have compressors with R22 Freon, it’s out there. Matter of fact, it was pretty easy to find. It ceases production, by law, in 2020. And, the stockpiles of it are pretty generous, so I suppose it will be well after that before the supply is exhausted.

Had a 2nd opinion on the malady with my Freon “leak”. 2nd tech said after 12 years, it’s not unusual to Freon to have leaked out. While true, it is a closed system, it’s normal for a minute amount to leak out of couplings, seals etc. MAtter of fact, he was surprised I never had the issue before now (unit is 12 years old).

Bottom line, this guy is an independent. He does service and installs. For those of you who are local, he counts as customers Bob Castellini (owns the Cincinnati Reds). In addition to taking care of Bob’s home, he also takes care of the HVAC in Great American Ballpark offices and suites. I found him via a friend’s recommendation. He doesn’t advertise. All his business comes from word of mouth. It’s just himself, his son, and another laborer. Given the heat wave, he said the only reason he could fit me in is because he only lives 1.5 miles from me. He came out at the end of his workday, on the way home.

Anyway, as he put it, most of the companies aligned with the brands as dealers (Goodman, Lenox, Rheem, etc), are mainly focused on installs and replacements. The service work they do is a pipeline for replacement work. He said the brand of HVAC doesn’t matter as much as the quiality of the installation. While he does not get a huge discount by being a dealer for any brand, the difference between what he pays for and A/C unit if he was a dealer and if he isn’t is about 7% (quick math, that’s about $250 on the typical install). He said he’ll eat that amount by not having to pay commissions to a sales person and to make higher margins on service work and installs without tying up capital in whole units.

Bottom line, my bill was $250.....parts and labor vs $3,500 for a new unit. A/C works great. And, I now have a new, trusted person for any HVAC needs.

Thanks for everyone’s advice and help. Greatly appreciated.

PS.....KYFDX....this wasn’t the people you recommended but appreciate you reaching out.

houdini1

driver100 said:

explorerx4 said:

@driver100,
Enjoy your trip to Wimbledon. Since that striped shirt is off the table, are you going to wear a shirt that is 70% Maple Leaf and 50% Stars and Stripes?

Thanks Explorer. We are there on Tuesday so watch for me in the stands. My tennis group wanted me to wear red....but I don't have a red shirt. I am not going to wear horizontal stripes again. I have a black baseball cap with Canada written in red.

I like the idea of a Maple Leaf and Stars and Stripes....you got the right proportions too....just hard to find.

OMG, I am glued to the TV.

pensfan83

Stories like that always make me uneasy because when it comes to things like HVAC or other big ticket items like a roof or windows I am definitely out of my depth and would rely on the pros for direction and guidance on whether to repair or replace.

Glad it worked out for you though.

jmonroe

houdini1 said:

I am probably one of the few posters that are not bothered at all by long posts. Most of them I just skip over, depending on the author.

Your check has been deposited in you Edmunds account.

jmonroe

jmonroe

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

sandman_6472 said:

Reading "ta" in places where "to" should be is getting in the way of reading certain posts. Wonder if I'm the only one bothered by this? It's not that I'm a real English guy but when words I know are spelled wrong, it just blows the whole sentence for me. Kinda weird I know but just the way it is. "Ta" just looks lazy and sloppy when "to" needs to be used.
Again, I'm not that much into proper written English but seeing misspelled words in any sentence is a pet peeve of mine...and always has been.

The Sandman

I know many people who pronounce "to" like that. Doesn't bother me at all.

He wouldn't like it in Toronto.......people who live there call it Torontah.

Hey Monroe....I think if the sleeves were stars and stripes, and the middle a maple leaf, it would come out about right, but, man, that would be one heck of a very ugly shirt!

Don't do it you'll only make it look worse.

jmonroe

iluvmysephia1

houdini1 - whose long posts don't you like, jmonroe's or mine? Or do you like both of our long postings? 

Or...gulp...do you hate both of our's long postings? 

ab348

oldfarmer50 said:

tjc78 said:

El Camry ... spotted today.  Wish I got a better shot.  

Amazing what you can accomplish with a Sawsall and too much time on your hands.

And maybe a case of beer.

driver100

G.G. Glad you got the a.c. working, and for a reasonable price. We have a guy like that too, he just likes to do a good job, keep the price low, and keep doing repeat business......those guys are real finds.

driver100

Oldfarmer....just to clarify, when no one had an answer to why your Ford stalled I said because it was a Ford because people say stuff like that.....I should have used a smiley face.
I in no way was beseeching the good name of the Ford Motor Company. Ford makes good cars.

J.M.onroe will say I am backpedaling, but I mean it, l was just saying a fast trash comment, that definitely was not taken the way I intended.

driver100

I saw that message that we will be logging in a new way soon. Well, if you never hear from me again you should know I just wasn't able to conquer the new system.....

I will be like i.S.E.L.L., lost in cyberspace for all eternity.

abacomike

graphicguy said:

Just to close the loop, and because not sure everyone cares, just got my A/C fixed. For those of you who have compressors with R22 Freon, it’s out there. Matter of fact, it was pretty easy to find. It ceases production, by law, in 2020. And, the stockpiles of it are pretty generous, so I suppose it will be well after that before the supply is exhausted. Had a 2nd opinion on the malady with my Freon “leak”. 2nd tech said after 12 years, it’s not unusual to Freon to have leaked out. While true, it is a closed system, it’s normal for a minute amount to leak out of couplings, seals etc. MAtter of fact, he was surprised I never had the issue before now (unit is 12 years old). Bottom line, this guy is an independent. He does service and installs. For those of you who are local, he counts as customers Bob Castellini (owns the Cincinnati Reds). In addition to taking care of Bob’s home, he also takes care of the HVAC in Great American Ballpark offices and suites. I found him via a friend’s recommendation. He doesn’t advertise. All his business comes from word of mouth. It’s just himself, his son, and another laborer. Given the heat wave, he said the only reason he could fit me in is because he only lives 1.5 miles from me. He came out at the end of his workday, on the way home. Anyway, as he put it, most of the companies aligned with the brands as dealers (Goodman, Lenox, Rheem, etc), are mainly focused on installs and replacements. The service work they do is a pipeline for replacement work. He said the brand of HVAC doesn’t matter as much as the quiality of the installation. While he does not get a huge discount by being a dealer for any brand, the difference between what he pays for and A/C unit if he was a dealer and if he isn’t is about 7% (quick math, that’s about $250 on the typical install). He said he’ll eat that amount by not having to pay commissions to a sales person and to make higher margins on service work and installs without tying up capital in whole units. Bottom line, my bill was $250.....parts and labor vs $3,500 for a new unit. A/C works great. And, I now have a new, trusted person for any HVAC needs. Thanks for everyone’s advice and help. Greatly appreciated. PS.....KYFDX....this wasn’t the people you recommended but appreciate you reaching out.

Speaking of air-conditioning - just got a call from my son in Palm Desert, CA.  He said he can’t wait to fly here next month with my grandson to “get out of the heat!”  I reminded him that August is the hottest month of the year here in Southeast Florida.  He replied, “...Dad, it has to be cooler than 116 F degrees which is how hot it is in the shade here!...”

I asked him if his A/C is working OK and he said it’s working as best it can in the horrendous heat they are getting.  But I also reminded him that 96 degrees with 70% humidity can be more intolerable than 116 degrees with 10% humidity.  He remembered last summer here and said I was right. 

PF_Flyer

graphicguy said:

To our wonderful hosts....any idea when the “log in problems” are going to be resolved?

In the next few weeks. It should be pretty seamless

jmonroe

driver100 said:

I saw that message that we will be logging in a new way soon. Well, if you never hear from me again you should know I just wasn't able to conquer the new system.....

I will be like i.S.E.L.L., lost in cyberspace for all eternity.

Gee, maybe the cyber gods are our friends after all.

jmonroe

jmonroe

PF_Flyer said:

graphicguy said:

To our wonderful hosts....any idea when the “log in problems” are going to be resolved?

In the next few weeks. It should be pretty seamless

Heard that before, too many times.

jmonroe

PF_Flyer

stickguy said:

Probably when they convert to the new process, combining forums access with insider access

It will be nice to see those login issues in the rear view... I've been locked out and had to use the disgronificator to get back in

PF_Flyer

jmonroe said:

PF_Flyer said:

graphicguy said:

To our wonderful hosts....any idea when the “log in problems” are going to be resolved?

In the next few weeks. It should be pretty seamless

Heard that before, too many times.

jmonroe

We got it this time. Not trying to fix what cannot be fixed. When we celebrate, you can pop into the middle of the state and I'll buy the first round LOL

driver100

We got it this time.
I think the last person to say that was Elon Musk.

PF_Flyer

Heh... yea but he was trying to fix something!

suydam

abacomike said:

graphicguy said:

Just to close the loop, and because not sure everyone cares, just got my A/C fixed.

For those of you who have compressors with R22 Freon, it’s out there. Matter of fact, it was pretty easy to find. It ceases production, by law, in 2020. And, the stockpiles of it are pretty generous, so I suppose it will be well after that before the supply is exhausted.

Had a 2nd opinion on the malady with my Freon “leak”. 2nd tech said after 12 years, it’s not unusual to Freon to have leaked out. While true, it is a closed system, it’s normal for a minute amount to leak out of couplings, seals etc. MAtter of fact, he was surprised I never had the issue before now (unit is 12 years old).

Bottom line, this guy is an independent. He does service and installs. For those of you who are local, he counts as customers Bob Castellini (owns the Cincinnati Reds). In addition to taking care of Bob’s home, he also takes care of the HVAC in Great American Ballpark offices and suites. I found him via a friend’s recommendation. He doesn’t advertise. All his business comes from word of mouth. It’s just himself, his son, and another laborer. Given the heat wave, he said the only reason he could fit me in is because he only lives 1.5 miles from me. He came out at the end of his workday, on the way home.

Anyway, as he put it, most of the companies aligned with the brands as dealers (Goodman, Lenox, Rheem, etc), are mainly focused on installs and replacements. The service work they do is a pipeline for replacement work. He said the brand of HVAC doesn’t matter as much as the quiality of the installation. While he does not get a huge discount by being a dealer for any brand, the difference between what he pays for and A/C unit if he was a dealer and if he isn’t is about 7% (quick math, that’s about $250 on the typical install). He said he’ll eat that amount by not having to pay commissions to a sales person and to make higher margins on service work and installs without tying up capital in whole units.

Bottom line, my bill was $250.....parts and labor vs $3,500 for a new unit. A/C works great. And, I now have a new, trusted person for any HVAC needs.

Thanks for everyone’s advice and help. Greatly appreciated.

PS.....KYFDX....this wasn’t the people you recommended but appreciate you reaching out.

Speaking of air-conditioning - just got a call from my son in Palm Desert, CA.  He said he can’t wait to fly here next month with my grandson to “get out of the heat!”  I reminded him that August is the hottest month of the year here in Southeast Florida.  He replied, “...Dad, it has to be cooler than 116 F degrees which is how hot it is in the shade here!...”

I asked him if his A/C is working OK and he said it’s working as best it can in the horrendous heat they are getting.  But I also reminded him that 96 degrees with 70% humidity can be more intolerable than 116 degrees with 10% humidity.  He remembered last summer here and said I was right. 

If you’re in Palm Desert, or south Florida, what do you expect? It’s not exactly news. Growing up in the Mojave Desert in the 50s, 116 wasn’t an unusual temp in the summer. Just goes with the territory.

jmonroe

PF_Flyer said:

jmonroe said:

PF_Flyer said:

graphicguy said:

To our wonderful hosts....any idea when the “log in problems” are going to be resolved?

In the next few weeks. It should be pretty seamless

Heard that before, too many times.

jmonroe

We got it this time. Not trying to fix what cannot be fixed. When we celebrate, you can pop into the middle of the state and I'll buy the first round LOL

Only the first round? Did this fix go over the projected Edmunds budget so much that they took away your expense account?

jmonroe

imidazol97

**********************
Need travel advice. Does anyone have knowledge of places in Key West for a mid to late 20s couple to spend some time? Not sure when this is planned--now? October? I think they're open to suggestions of places to stay, and then secondarily to things to do. They mentioned that there are resorts and there are small places...

With all this talk about heat and humidity, I realized there likely is knowledge here on the forum that might help.
*********************

imidazol97

As to the humidity, Charleston was the worst place I've experienced. High temps. Higher humidity then a rainstorm in the afternoon and higher still humidity. No winds. I remember trying to help paint a flip house in summer on vacation and it was really bad.

At least When I visited my sister in Boca and Ft. Lauderdale different times, it seemed that there was a breeze at least moving the humid air.

abacomike

suydam said:

graphicguy said:

Just to close the loop, and because not sure everyone cares, just got my A/C fixed. For those of you who have compressors with R22 Freon, it’s out there. Matter of fact, it was pretty easy to find. It ceases production, by law, in 2020. And, the stockpiles of it are pretty generous, so I suppose it will be well after that before the supply is exhausted. Had a 2nd opinion on the malady with my Freon “leak”. 2nd tech said after 12 years, it’s not unusual to Freon to have leaked out. While true, it is a closed system, it’s normal for a minute amount to leak out of couplings, seals etc. MAtter of fact, he was surprised I never had the issue before now (unit is 12 years old). Bottom line, this guy is an independent. He does service and installs. For those of you who are local, he counts as customers Bob Castellini (owns the Cincinnati Reds). In addition to taking care of Bob’s home, he also takes care of the HVAC in Great American Ballpark offices and suites. I found him via a friend’s recommendation. He doesn’t advertise. All his business comes from word of mouth. It’s just himself, his son, and another laborer. Given the heat wave, he said the only reason he could fit me in is because he only lives 1.5 miles from me. He came out at the end of his workday, on the way home. Anyway, as he put it, most of the companies aligned with the brands as dealers (Goodman, Lenox, Rheem, etc), are mainly focused on installs and replacements. The service work they do is a pipeline for replacement work. He said the brand of HVAC doesn’t matter as much as the quiality of the installation. While he does not get a huge discount by being a dealer for any brand, the difference between what he pays for and A/C unit if he was a dealer and if he isn’t is about 7% (quick math, that’s about $250 on the typical install). He said he’ll eat that amount by not having to pay commissions to a sales person and to make higher margins on service work and installs without tying up capital in whole units. Bottom line, my bill was $250.....parts and labor vs $3,500 for a new unit. A/C works great. And, I now have a new, trusted person for any HVAC needs. Thanks for everyone’s advice and help. Greatly appreciated. PS.....KYFDX....this wasn’t the people you recommended but appreciate you reaching out.

Speaking of air-conditioning - just got a call from my son in Palm Desert, CA.  He said he can’t wait to fly here next month with my grandson to “get out of the heat!”  I reminded him that August is the hottest month of the year here in Southeast Florida.  He replied, “...Dad, it has to be cooler than 116 F degrees which is how hot it is in the shade here!...”

I asked him if his A/C is working OK and he said it’s working as best it can in the horrendous heat they are getting.  But I also reminded him that 96 degrees with 70% humidity can be more intolerable than 116 degrees with 10% humidity.  He remembered last summer here and said I was right. 

If you’re in Palm Desert, or south Florida, what do you expect? It’s not exactly news. Growing up in the Mojave Desert in the 50s, 116 wasn’t an unusual temp in the summer. Just goes with the territory.

Yep, I lived in Palm Desert for 7 years - but usually the temps in the summer would average 102 to 108 degrees.  116+ was a rare occurrence - but I do remember 120+ once or twice.  

I was visiting my folks folks here in Florida back in 1995.  It was hot and very humid - 95 every day and all I did was sweat when I went outside.  I remember getting on my plane to go home and when I deplaned in Palm Springs, it was 110 - felt like an oven - but dry.  In a way, it was a relief from all that humidity.  In winter, I had a humidifier in my bedroom because I would get nose bleeds due to the dry air - relative humidity would go down to 4 or 5 percent.  

Desert living is fine once you become acclimated to the high temps in summer and the low humidity in winter.  There are many fires in California right now due to the dry winds from the east and the low humidity.

sda

We had a nice time in Jacksonville and have safely returned home. Traffic on I-26 and 95 was horrible going down and very heavy, but much better on our return. They may not be in order as I have to attach them separately, some good pics of 4th of July fireworks from the 14th floor of my SIL appt, beach shots and what(?) my wife driving 80+ for long distances. Actually I find this amusing as she always fusses at me when I exceed 78. I kept quiet and was very comfortable as she is a very in tune driver. She knows her car, how it performs and is the first to say something if she thinks something is a miss. Good to be home!

abacomike

sda said:

We had a nice time in Jacksonville and have safely returned home. Traffic on I-26 and 95 was horrible going down and very heavy, but much better on our return. They may not be in order as I have to attach them separately, some good pics of 4th of July fireworks from the 14th floor of my SIL appt, beach shots and what(?) my wife driving 80+ for long distances. Actually I find this amusing as she always fusses at me when I exceed 78. I kept quiet and was very comfortable as she is a very in tune driver. She knows her car, how it performs and is the first to say something if she thinks something is a miss. Good to be home!

I really like Jacksonville - my brother lives about 18 miles south of the city in Ponte Vedra.  When we take his boat out we cruise up to the St. John’s River via the inter-coastal waterway and anchor right off Jacksonville Beach.  

Jacksonville is more of a true Southern culture than down here in the Southeast.  It is more like Columbia, SC or Savanah, GA.  Great food and a more laid back citizenry.  Glad you enjoyed your time there.