tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post3631025298153075568..comments2024-03-03T22:02:43.757-04:00Comments on Quiet Laughter: Dog Days of SummerGuilie Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-26701157302741017712012-08-14T10:14:04.237-04:002012-08-14T10:14:04.237-04:00I never thought of the flip side to living in the ...I never thought of the flip side to living in the Caribbean. Wow! Sending cooling thoughts your way....<br />Thanks for visiting my blog hop post!<br />AmandaMaestra Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657370257248059257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-52170991824049991022012-08-14T09:04:33.151-04:002012-08-14T09:04:33.151-04:00thanks for the reminder. =)thanks for the reminder. =)E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-67351391537882577162012-08-12T17:09:23.889-04:002012-08-12T17:09:23.889-04:00Thank you for the reminder. Yes, we all idealize ...Thank you for the reminder. Yes, we all idealize the tropics, but they do have a down side. Just like life. You need the lows to appreciate the highs.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355279439488892399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-82055903020308870032012-08-12T14:15:02.214-04:002012-08-12T14:15:02.214-04:00Sounds like you need some solar panels ;)
I would...Sounds like you need some solar panels ;)<br /><br />I wouldn't be able to live without the rain, though hot and sunny is nice for a change :)1000th.monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16835988128285459745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-75337394519235428702012-08-12T13:45:29.246-04:002012-08-12T13:45:29.246-04:00I cherish my 4 seasons. Each one is unique and bre...I cherish my 4 seasons. Each one is unique and breaks up the year. I'm not a hot weather person and want to vacation in Alaska. Stay cool down there and let's cross our fingers for a slow hurricane season.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905976397078581300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-88186881129525019202012-08-12T11:57:10.941-04:002012-08-12T11:57:10.941-04:00We use other people's free AC. We go to the ma...We use other people's free AC. We go to the mall or do an all day movie marathon. Its supposed to cool off this week to normal temps. Stay cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-31305295690741125892012-08-12T09:59:14.464-04:002012-08-12T09:59:14.464-04:00I couldn't agree more! Even though I'd ser...I couldn't agree more! Even though I'd seriously balk at the idea of moving away from here, haha. But the seasons... Yes, the seasons!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-25556208442247339082012-08-12T09:57:06.590-04:002012-08-12T09:57:06.590-04:00Hahahahahahaa…. Love that relay race of the season...Hahahahahahaa…. Love that relay race of the seasons! Thanks for the visit, Cindy!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-70379144347894038022012-08-12T09:56:14.189-04:002012-08-12T09:56:14.189-04:00Thanks for the comment, Bish! I think the VI are s...Thanks for the comment, Bish! I think the VI are slightly different. Curacao is mostly rock, very little vegetation, and nothing really blooms here--at any time of year, haha. Not without serious human help, anyway. One definitely does acclimate, and from December to March we tend to stay away from the beach because the water's "too cold", haha. And there's nights in those months where we actually turn off the AC--because it's too cold :DGuilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-20160293873135444232012-08-12T09:55:16.160-04:002012-08-12T09:55:16.160-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Alexandra! You're so r...Thanks for stopping by, Alexandra! You're so right--the attributes of weather become positive or negative depending on what you have, I guess. Sort of like the grass is greener, the weather's also better on the other side :)<br /><br />For LOVE! How awesome! I ended up on this arid Caribbean rock for love, too. Got to say, it may not be the rightest of reasons to implement change in one's life, but for me it worked out great. Sure hope it does for you too!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-38564598372755355772012-08-12T09:54:40.863-04:002012-08-12T09:54:40.863-04:00The seasons rock, really. And no rain--that's ...The seasons rock, really. And no rain--that's probably the one thing I really really *really* miss from where I grew up in Mexico. During the summer, from like May to September, it rains every night like clockwork. Huge thunderstorms with lightning that cracks the sky open over and over. It's amazing. Here, when there's rain (like three days a year) it's like a shower opening up and closing five minutes later. No relief from the heat at all, just more humidity. Sheesh.Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-58284546242961779342012-08-12T09:54:01.068-04:002012-08-12T09:54:01.068-04:00Thanks, Christine! Yes, I just read about your AC-...Thanks, Christine! Yes, I just read about your AC--oops! We only use it in the bedroom at night, and then only for an hour or so till the room cools down enough to let us sleep. The rest of the house is completely open--no glass on windows or doors--which lets the wind in and makes it bearable--if you stay very very still, haha.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-72146524729784761462012-08-12T09:52:59.895-04:002012-08-12T09:52:59.895-04:00Hahahah--guest bedroom's ready to roll :)
Tha...Hahahah--guest bedroom's ready to roll :)<br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-1937769847675161602012-08-12T09:49:09.465-04:002012-08-12T09:49:09.465-04:00Glad I could help! Come winter, I'll be very j...Glad I could help! Come winter, I'll be very jealous of your warm fire and hot chocolate :)<br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-29964369027943750282012-08-12T09:47:45.433-04:002012-08-12T09:47:45.433-04:00Wow, Vermont--closest I've been is Connecticut...Wow, Vermont--closest I've been is Connecticut, I think. We did live in NJ for a couple years, and I remember those winters being harsh, but I understand VT has it even worse, right? You're right, though--it's a trade-off if it means summers get to be beautiful. <br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-8925783691526004712012-08-12T09:45:31.466-04:002012-08-12T09:45:31.466-04:00Thanks, Hariklia! I so enjoyed your blog. You'...Thanks, Hariklia! I so enjoyed your blog. You're right--seasons are the best, especially because of the reminder to enjoy. When nothing changes it's real easy to start taking it for granted.<br /><br />Glad you stopped by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-23997467158521136582012-08-12T09:43:56.329-04:002012-08-12T09:43:56.329-04:00Whoa--AZ to CO, I can imagine that's an extrem...Whoa--AZ to CO, I can imagine that's an extreme change. As I was telling Jenny above, CO is probably my personal ideal for weather. So glad (and jealous, yes) you're there! Fans--yes, LOTS, haha!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-27929047391306540592012-08-12T09:40:38.503-04:002012-08-12T09:40:38.503-04:00Thank you, Tracy! Glad you enjoyed the post :) Tha...Thank you, Tracy! Glad you enjoyed the post :) Thanks for the visit and the good wishes--much appreciated!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-1130833851949978922012-08-12T09:39:29.193-04:002012-08-12T09:39:29.193-04:00Jeremy, thanks for stopping by!
Yes, there's ...Jeremy, thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Yes, there's quite a bit of wind (these aren't the Windward Islands for nothing), which is the only reason humankind hasn't become extinct here, haha. And there's several windmills for power generation, but they're all owned by the electricity company. It's a mafia, as is to be expected in this part of the world, and they'll fine you for using alternate sources of energy, like generators (gas-based) or solar. Not just stupid and contradictory, but also unhealthy for the environment.<br /><br />One good thing? It's not as humid as Florida :) And Manila! That must definitely come close if not "worse". My grandfather used to say that humans will get used to anything except lack of food, haha, so I agree--one does acclimatize. To the point where a twenty-seven-degree evening in January (centigrade) is cold enough to merit a sweater, haha.<br /><br />Thanks for organizing this blogfest--it's been a lot of fun!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-54419040564204292642012-08-12T09:32:57.261-04:002012-08-12T09:32:57.261-04:00Haha--yes, the Caribbean can be pretty harsh, espe...Haha--yes, the Caribbean can be pretty harsh, especially if you're not used to hot weather. You're right, though. Having an ocean close by to jump into does make a difference. Thanks for stopping by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-31196601865542244892012-08-12T09:31:19.010-04:002012-08-12T09:31:19.010-04:00Agreed, Tracy. Even a small change reminds us that...Agreed, Tracy. Even a small change reminds us that there's something new, somehow. Thanks for stopping by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-55707578691538368152012-08-12T09:30:24.675-04:002012-08-12T09:30:24.675-04:00I've heard that about NC summers, although I&#...I've heard that about NC summers, although I've never been. In NJ (lived there for a couple of years) winter was seven months long--at least for a Mexican tropical bird like me. Not sure whether I'd prefer that or the AK option, haha.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-10151855116182289782012-08-12T09:28:14.959-04:002012-08-12T09:28:14.959-04:00Ah, Colorado--I think it's probably the best w...Ah, Colorado--I think it's probably the best weather ever. Four very marked seasons, beautiful scenery all four. Yeah, I'm *jealous* :) Thanks for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-66646156389866230752012-08-12T09:27:02.238-04:002012-08-12T09:27:02.238-04:00Oh wow! That sounds like a LOT of snow. I'll k...Oh wow! That sounds like a LOT of snow. I'll keep that in mind whenever the heat starts bothering me. Thanks for stopping by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-66321006860732814522012-08-12T09:25:34.316-04:002012-08-12T09:25:34.316-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.com