I have lived in the SE off and on much of my life and have never really acclimated to the heat. Just like I never really acclimated to the cold winters of some of the northern areas I have lived. Hot is hot and cold is cold. But there are subtle differences. I spent three years in Laredo, Texas and there were nights that the temps were still in the 90's at midnight when my shift ended. I went to Phoenix one early Summer and it was 104 degrees. A dry heat? I couldn't tell. Spent a week in Chicago during a cold snap and I think I never thawed out. Was supposed to visit International Falls, MN during a frigid winter and thankfully the meeting got delayed several months. You generally know what to expect wherever you are.
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