Heat
Most of the winter, I keep the main gas heat in my apartment set at 50 degrees, only turning it up to 55 or 60 degrees during periods of exceptional cold to ensure pipes don’t freeze. I don’t like wasting heat, because it’s expensive and a waste of fossil fuels that are non-renewable.
I am glad that the winter heating season is almost over. Sometimes I’m cold, but I’ve never seriously thought about leaving the heat much hotter. I could have it warmer if I turned on the electric heat upstairs, but I avoid doing that as it’s the most expensive form of heating, and I don’t need it. I’ve also considered a small space heater for my desk, but I’ve never gotten one, in fear that it will increase my electric bill.
I enjoy the fresh air, even if it means more noise, followed hot and humid nights. But the breeze is nice, as is getting out and spending nights down at the park or breathing in the fresh air. I don’t do the air conditioning thing, preferring to save money by using less energy, and spending more time outdoors, enjoying cold beverages.
Average Precipation In US
I never realized how wet the deep south really is compared to New England. But I'm guessing that's due to the hurricanes that often strike in the Gulf of Mexico.
Data Source: Department of Interior, Climate Divisions. This is a coverage of climate divisions from the National Climatic Data Center. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/climate-divisions
Average Annual Precipitation, 1961-1990
Between 1961 and 1990, the Tug Hill Plateau and Eastern Adirondacks averaged 65 inches of precipitation a year. This is the wettest part of the state. In contrast, the Finger Lakes region of the state only receives about 35 inches a year on average. http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu/datatheme.jsp?id=164
Peter Paul And Mary – It’s Raining.
And that's tonight's final post. Stay dry and take it slow out on the roads, as it's really coming down.
