juicy's blog post - It is that time of year...

In the spring/summer I do not hesitate to put the AC in when my threshold is crossed. I am not afraid to say it is just too god damn hot!

Fall however is a different story. I am not unique. Everyone I know does the same. We play chicken with the heat. We have warm days and cool nights. Windows get left open then they get closed. It can be 0c first thing in the morning and damn cold in the house but will we turn on the heat? Not today. It will be sunny and mid teens in the afternoon. Every week we add a different layer and another blanket which we will then shed in a few hrs when the sun is higher in the sky. Will we turn the heat on? No. It is a weird competition. Have you caved yet? Nope!

I am not certain why we do this. I am currently sitting here with slippers, and a hoody over my cosy PJs and there is a blanket right "there" that I can grab if I need to. I could turn the heat on but will I? Not just yet.

At some point the heat will go on and then in early spring when temperatures again creep barely above freezing it will go off. Windows will be opened wide. Fresh air will be enjoyed and then the heat will go right back on when the sun sets.

One day fairly soon I will cave, admit it and then compare with my friends to see which of us lasted the longest.

Why we do this is beyond me. Will I be the first to cave and admit the short warm season is over? Not bloody likely.

Revisiting all of the socks, blankets and fleece that I have not seen since May.

ju