to finish the story - another friend posted that his gf's car's a/c went out and he had to get it fixed because not having a/c is"bad for the kids" (his gf's kids)
REALLY!?!?!
(his explanation to me was the son and his gf both have breathing "issues" and the hot humid air isn't good for them.
GAH!!!!!
(of course i type this from my air conditioned living room - but if i didn't have a/c i'd be outside or sitting in front of a fan"
xoxox