keeping cool

Right before the hot July Fourth holiday our air conditioner stopped working. Because of a few problems earlier, we chose to install a completely new heating/cooling system in our home. Yes, it will cost thousands of dollars and to get the new duct work in, the downstairs ceiling will have to go. Most of the inside work is now finished but the new efficient outside unit is still on a truck somewhere. I have been using whatever means possible to stay cool, up to taking four showers daily. Fortunately, today (the day the outside unit is to be installed) it has been overcast and cloudy and tolerable. Because we were planning on major remodeling anyway, I consider this a good first step. And, now gas lines can be run into the kitchen through the opening in the downstairs ceiling and I can get a new gas range!! Yippee!!