| To put it mildly: the reasons why I consider leaving the continent for good are growing and counting - not over decades, but rapidly over years and month. A/C is one reason. I bought one for my condo two years ago after experiencing 35+ degrees Celsius over weeks one or two years ago. It was the single best decision ever, it is increasing quality of life massively. It cost me roughly 2000EUR - an investment, not a hefty sum. I feel no difference in sleepiness, mood etc. at during summers where nights show 25+ degrees. 3 month per year for 2 years and counting means such a bargain for me given this summer. Imagine moving to a hotel for 3 month with A/C - 6-9 month at a day rate of around 200EUR. Now put that into perspective with the 2k investment. Energy costs surprised me extremely. I expected to have to pay adional 200-300EUR as a result of its usage during summer month. And I was stunned to be reunded 6EUR instead. So it seems to save energy magically, too. ;) PS: I rarely join any events during summer given the fact that an event with 1k to 20+k guests would not be considered heat sinks. Today a friend of mine goes to an Open Air concert which starts at 18:00. I wished her well, since the heat indicators shows 37 degrees there. I have to bite my tongue to call it a nutjob. In the Italy for example, understandably since decades Open Air events start around or after 21:00. Maybe is has to do with the sun. |