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It's 95 here; I set the thermostat on 75 during the day but turn it to 68 at night.

No AC at my house.
Ceiling fans take care of staying comfy during warmer says.

I don't think I could survive with most of you. I don't think I have ever set my thermostat above 72 once the temps hit 85 outside. I need it cold.

we keep our thermostat at 76*...it's very hot and humid everyday here in North Florida...ceiling fans in every room...except dining room where we never sit or eat...I like being out of doors so I sit in the shade under an umbrella which is under a tree..Even the dogs like to be inside..

In the summer, when I'm relaxing at home, I keep the temperature at 80. If I'm working out, doing housework, or slaving in front of a hot computer screen, I might lower the thermostat to 77. Anything lower and I feel too cold.
 
I start to sweat once the temperature hits 83 degrees. ?

Haha!! This is the best thing I've read all day!
 
In response to the OP... If the masseur is COVID positive, then there's a very strong chance of transmission even with a mask on. The most recent data suggest that COVID is transmitted not just by large respiratory droplets but by very fine particles via aerosol transmission. In other words, sharing "air space" with someone is enough, even if they don't cough or sneeze. And unless the mask is a medical grade N95 mask, it probably won't do much to prevent aerosol transmission. I'm not an expert in infectious disease, but I do work in medicine, and this is the most up-to-date thinking on COVID transmission.
 
Obviously getting a massage right now is a risk, but like other risks in life the goal is to 1) minimize that risk as much as possible and 2) figure out what level of risk you're comfortable with, then proceed accordingly. While there's no way to know for sure that the masseur is COVID negative, I do think it helps going to someone you've seen before, whom you trust will be honest about any possible exposure and who will cancel if they are feeling even a little ill. Also, some masseurs see 5 guys a day, some only see 5 a week. I think this makes a big difference, too...

Tony Dow on Leave it to Beaver.

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Tony Dow on Leave it to Beaver.

Tony Dow on Leave it to Beaver.

Wouldn't a true peek-a-boo be an accidental glimpse of the secret parts? If you are showing it, then it's not a peek-a-boo.
The thrill is getting to see something not intended for your viewing. Or so I think.

Your electric bill is going to be huge!

the US southwest's exotically-named "monsoon season" is much-anticipated by the locals as it brings fairly reliable rain and somewhat cooler temperatures, despite an increase in humidity......usually lasting until late August, the local joke is that it starts up right as you're starting to grill on the Fourth of July......
 
unfortunately, the forecast thru next Sunday is 0% chance of any rain and high temperatures of 108F/42C......
 
my AC is usually set for 78 in the daytime and 77 at night.....electric bill is set at $74/month year-round for a 1240 sq. ft. townhouse........I sleep on top of the covers with no sheet over me in the summer......and, if you're wondering, light loose cotton t-shirt and loose cotton gym shorts
 

I miss baseball. But if there is a big risk to players, families, staff, then forget it. I can wait.

I was unaware until recently that the acronym for the gay, lesbian, and trans community had been expanded to LGBTQI+
It's my opinion- and that's all it is- that cramming us together into some lengthy acronym makes it easier for the media to avoid
saying "gay" or "lesbian." With the added QI+ it complicates it further. I see myself as gay, not LGBTQI+ .
Naturally, I am happy to hear what you think. Am I just an old fossil?

I don't have a/c. It's going to be 13 today (that's 56F) after 0 overnight (32) but then it's winter here. I have a small gas heater, and have the 'thermostat', such as it is, set to 18 (64F), but I usually only have it on in the evenings and first thing in the morning.

It's been a bit hot in Denver but not too bad...high 80s/low 90s most days with some nice afternoon clouds cooling things down. It's supposed to get into the upper-90s later this week though. But it's a dry heat here so it's actually not too uncomfortable. It was low 90s today and I went on a nice long bike ride. Slightly hot sure, but not scorching.

Detroit's got a week of 90+ degree weather ahead. I've always eschewed A/C in favor of fans, my old house has plenty of windows. I do have pity on the dog; it's a rough time to be a black dog. We went to the dog park today, completely empty, and she stayed in the shade in the shelter about 90% of the time, except for trotting over to bark at the shirtless runner going by. That's my girl.

Detroit's got a week of 90+ degree weather ahead. I've always eschewed A/C in favor of fans, my old house has plenty of windows. I do have pity on the dog; it's a rough time to be a black dog. We went to the dog park today, completely empty, and she stayed in the shade in the shelter about 90% of the time, except for trotting over to bark at the shirtless runner going by. That's my girl.

I agree with those who say the safest course is don't do it. However, we all get to evaluate and accept risk for ourselves. Two weeks ago, I took the first plunge since COVID arrived with a therapist I've seen in the past. I know him to be a clean, fastidious guy, and he assured me that he was cleaning his place thoroughly between clients, airing out the massage room, etc. He also asked me to shower upon arrival - not sure that makes much of a difference, but I didn't object or mind. I chose to wear a mask during the session; he didn't. He said he would wear one if I'd asked him to, but the massage room is in his home, he's there all day, exhaling droplets etc., so I didn't really feel that it would make that much of a difference for my protection. I understand that the mask is more for the protection of others, but I felt better wearing it, so I did. Honestly, while I would have preferred not to, it was fine, not especially uncomfortable, and not all that annoying. I tend to zone out during a massage session anyway, and the mask didn't prevent that from happening.
 
Other than asking him to wear a mask (which again, I didn't), I don't know of any other reasonable precautions to recommend. Overall, I was glad I went - I hurt my Achilles tendon trying to start running again, and I just needed a little attention anyway (unlike some folk, I don't have a husband to bang me or make me breakfast ). But, on the other hand, I'm also glad that 14 days passed yesterday without me getting sick, and while I would love to go and perhaps check out some of the other providers recommended on this forum, I am going to keep my pants on and wait awhile again, particularly given the spike in case numbers here in the LA area. As they say, YMMV.

I am also in Palm Springs, but my thermostat is set at 80, as usual, and that feels just right.

I miss baseball. But if there is a big risk to players, families, staff, then forget it. I can wait.

Where headed for being a game show question....name all the letters of the acronym. The plus at the end sound like an iphone or streaming service. I understand we all want to be included but damn. Next we can argue about the order of the letters, who is most important to be listed first? Maybe we should adopt a symbol that like Prince had. No letters, to the point, no one can pronounce it but we all know what it means.

It is so infuriating and unnecessary. If we had been blessed from the beginning with a united federal and state leadership, we would have had C19 on the run in two months time. Even this late in the game we are still allowing ourselves to be ripped asunder by the teeth of arrogance and ignorance.

Wouldn't a true peek-a-boo be an accidental glimpse of the secret parts? If you are showing it, then it's not a peek-a-boo.
The thrill is getting to see something not intended for your viewing. Or so I think.