Wow, is it hot out. This morning wasn’t that bad actually, warm but a breeze and the sun wasn’t out. But this afternoon the humidity had really crept in, the sun was out and it was just hot as hell. I ran out to the store for popsicles, of all things, and thought I’d melt, too. And they say it will be ever hotter tomorrow.

They’re cutting back on the power because the lights are definitely not as bright as usual. They say around 6 pm, when most people come home from work and turn on the air conditioners, the usage will be at its peak. I shut off one computer to save on the electrical drain, doing my part!

They just said on the news that Thursday night the heat will break as the humidity will go away, so I know we’ll have massive thunderstorms.

Saw just 2 classics today, one a 55 or 56 Chevy in bright orange, a gorgeous car. With this heat you don’t see many older cars out because they overheat so easily. The other was a blue Cougar, probably early 70’s, totally restored. Could not get a closeup look as I was driving by as it was parked in a diner parking lot.

I was talking to someone who works for a company that does classic car loans, insurance, locators, etc. and he was telling me the demand for garage space for classics is so high they’re building yet another facility to house classic cars. I think people watch the Barrett-Jackson auction on TV and see these cars going for over $100k and figure they’ll buy something and fix it up and make big bucks. They don’t realize how much it will cost to fix it up or how much time it will take. Also, guys watch that movie with “Eleanor” and think how cool it would be to own a car like that as it will make them a big man. I think the person makes the car and not vice versa, but that’s just me.

Hm, I have a craving for pizza, but it’s too hot for hot food! Though I did have hot Veal Marsala (no wine) for lunch … but I just saw a TV commercial for Domino’s Pizza — uhm, they now have Domino’s ribs??? I’d love someone to try them and let me know how they are. I had Domino’s pizza one time in my life and didn’t like it at all. I’ve never had their chicken wings and know I’d never try their ribs. I only like ribs from one place because they cook them, they don’t smoke them.

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