When I go to visit my dad on certain weekends, I automatically know that I need to prepare for the conditions I will find myself in.
I don’t have to worry about that himself, he’s a really nice fellow and I enjoy hanging out with him to this day.
The issue is the conditions that he insists on living in. Oh sure, he keeps a tight ship. His house is clean and tidy and organized. The problem lies with his insistence on not using any form of climate control. He is peculiarly old-fashioned in this regard. He opens the windows at night to let the cool night air in and swears by that cool evening fresh air when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. For my part, I think the air conditioner would do a much better job and it would keep me from having to hear those darn crickets and owls and frogs that prevent me from sleeping! During the day All he has around the house to keep cool are ceiling fans and portable electric fans. Mind you, he doesn’t even resort to these unless it is absolutely sweltering in his house. Sometimes, I genuinely fear for his health. He’s always been a thin and wiry man, but it’s still a little ridiculous just how hot it can get in his house. However, I’m past the point of arguing with him about getting an air conditioner. He just won’t budge on that topic! Well, I guess you just can’t tell certain people anything when it comes to what they’ve made their mind up about.