LOVE-R-LY

I love my weather gadget! Just type in the city at "setting", pick from the correct state or country, and voila! there you will see the current temperature along with highs and lows for the day.

Speaking of weather....it's going to be a delightful 82 degrees as the high today here in the nation's capital; after a smothering high of 92 yesterday, I might add. Asthma sufferers rejoice! I'm so happy, I've opened my windows to flush my home with fresh air! DD is happy as she can feel a little bit closer to any wandering cats who might venture into our yard. Her nose is working overtime. And she needs this positive stimulation since the past few days she has still been a wee bit under the weather. So as of this morning she is the sentry in the breakfast room where the windows go almost from floor to ceiling.

DH will be happy too, because just as our dear Dominion Power promised, their rates increased as predicted in their warning letter earlier in the summer. We had our highest bill ever, even after advance preparation by adjusting the programmable thermostat. There hasn't been the same comfort level as in past years, but I felt we adapted very well....until the bill came this week. Back to fine-tuning the levels. Perhaps we need a 3 week getaway with only the security lights coming off and on at various times during the evening hours to keep this bill in check. Aha, spend a dollar to save a dime!

Now 3 weeks away from the big boarding day and anything could happen with the weather in our nine ports of call: an unusual spike for the day or for the season won't catch me off-guard, because you know I will be ready, have heavy suitcases will travel! But for now the Hi/Lo temps are ideal in the "triple L" cities of choice: London 68/57, Lisbon 75/62, Livorno 86/62.

It's a grand day.....go savor a walk! Kiko