my big fat new a/c unit :)

So, I went to see my parents on Sunday, and they asked how I was coping with the heat, given my ancient a/c unit. I said I was fine, if a bit toasty - and my dad said that's great, but should I need a new air conditioner, he can buy one for me and deliver it to my place (since he has a car and I don't). He also happened to mention that he is off work until Thursday. I said thanks, but I'm fine, really. The next day, however, the temperature went up (into the hundreds), and my old unit decided it can only do so much. It was creaking and groaning and blowing air that didn't seem any cooler than the air in the room. By evening, it had gotten so oppressive inside I was ready to lose my wits. I just couldn't handle it anymore. ( Read more... )