[pauld315]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl

I think you're right - the whole South had big time population growth about the time a/c became a regular amenity. I lived in Houston (twice) and don't see how anyone could stand it in the summer before a/c. Guess that's when the "ladies" sat on their porches sipping lemonade and had servants to fan them (and do all the work).

Would be guessing that if you don't use your air cond., you wouldn't have to worry much about having too many houseguests or folks over for cards!

We lived in Houston in the mid-90's for awhile. I have lived in Florida and NC and also have a small beach place in Myrtle Beach but Houston was BY FAR the hottest place I have ever lived. No idea how people lived in the south prior to A/C.

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Not sure when you are normally in TV but I am guessing it is not summer time if you aren't using AC. I lived iin Florida for 7 years when I was in my 20's and broke. Thought I would leave the AC off as long as I could to save money. Never made it past the middle of May or so. I have lived in NC for the past 18 years and if it wasn't for AC in the summer, this state would still be a rural farming state. I wish you luck with the idea of not using AC and living in TV in the summer.

Not sure if you are referring to us, but we check the lady lake and oxford temps daily, current/hourly/10-day
often about the same is the DC burbs lately

Two of our 9 visits in 2009 we made sure we included the 'longest day' June 21 (celebrated Fathers' day) and what might be the 'hottest' in late August.

We stayed in the ranch home and we left the climate control off most of the 4 days but did crank it up a couple times to get the joint down to the low 80's in the evening for sleeping before the outside air got there and then pulled and pushed that air in to maintain the low 80's/high 70's that came in naturally.
We have discovered that there is a certain degree of acclimation that we have been able to train and trick the bodies and minds into.

We have since found lots of great help on line too.

http://http://www.wikihow.com/Sleep-...on-a-Hot-Night


this has done wonders to make us appreciate our forthcoming new home town

We like the mellower summers there when the birds come north and the roads and paths have more space for us on our bikes - a great way to keep cool too!!
We also appreciate the smaller crowds in shops and restaurants too.
We leave the car windows down traveling around the area unless we're on the highways and turnpikes - it helps with the acclimation and we don't get that hot blast when leaving the car.

L and L

[pauld315]

I think the big difference between NC, DC etc and TV is the humidity levels. If you can control the humidity you might have a chance if you are acclimated to it. I prefer not to become acclimated to it as long as I can afford to keep my place comfortable. I was there over the 4th of July this year and it was much more humid than it was here in NC.

[cybermuda]

Just seen the following in a GE advert:

http://www.geappliances.com/heat-pum...r-features.htm

cost is $1,599 on-line

[Russ_Boston]

I like the ideas on this thread about saving money with hot water etc.

But no A/C?

Let me think about....


OK that's long enough - NO!