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June 24, 2005
Ahhh
Yes, $500 and some unpleasant words to my home warranty company later, the air conditioner is fixed.
We first called our HW folks on Monday. They made it out to our house on Wednesday afternoon, changed a wire, told me it was fixed, and left. An hour later it was clear that the unit was not working, and we called them back. They couldn't manage to get the technician back out here until maybe Friday afternoon.
You've got to be joking.
I opened the phone book pretty much at random, picked a place, called them. They had a tech out in two hours.
I've been very happy with our home warranty folks so far. I can understand them taking 48 hours to get out here initially. But when the unit still didn't work, I think they should have had someone back out here immediately. Another 48 hours is ridiculous.
By the way, Hornblower, and all you other folks who summer in places not deemed hot enough for air conditioning, you have my awe and admiration. I'm just not cut out for the heat. Let's face it, I'd have been a terrible sailor. Heat? Crowded conditions? Weevils in the bread? Rigging to climb? Mmmm ... no.
I'm not a camper either, as you probably guessed.
I often remind my kids that the pioneer children didn't have TV, or computers. This week my son seemed to take great pleasure in reminding me that they didn't have air conditioning, either. Smarty pants.
But the air is back, and life is good.
Posted by lynx at June 24, 2005 9:02 AM
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You do not choose the lesser of two weevils???
I choose to debauch a sloth myself....
HI there MamaLynx!! Am listening to the M&C soundtrack as I type...
BTW - I need to ask you what you use for your science curriculum. I am in the mind to use a decidedly secular curriculum for my science/history unit (Seton did NOT work out, and I have already informed everyone I WILL be using WTM this coming year. Already have the daughter signed up for a Latin class. I am really wanting to avoid the Creationist perspective, as hubby and I are skeptical that creationism can give a sound perspective in scientific method.
Posted by: sharon ferguson at June 27, 2005 3:42 PM
I don't have that soundtrack. Why don't I have that soundtrack?
Science ... eh, well ... right now I'm winging it. That's just what you wanted to hear, right? Formal science for us, while my kids are young, is an optional thing.
Right now mine want to learn about chemistry, so I'm following the recommendations on http://www.howtoteachscience.com.
Actually, we are using Real Science 4 Kids chemistry. I'm very impressed with the program, but just the chemistry would not give you a full year of science. RS4K is set up so that you do chemistry, biology and physics every year.
In the future, however, I plan to use R.E.A.L. science from http://www.pandiapress.com. It flows along very nicely with the rest of TWTM.
Both RS4K and R.E.A.L. science refrain from any mention of creationism *and* evolution. They both sidestep the whole issue and leave you free to teach as you will. I think you're right, of course; how can a Creationist perspective give a good grounding in the scientific method?
Oh ... have you ever looked at Laura Berquist's book "Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum?" It might be another good resource for you.
Pandia Press also puts out history packages, based on Story of the World. They are working on packages for all levels, and so far they look good. I'm seriously considering using their logic-stage ancients package for Connor in his 5th grade year.
Posted by: Stephanie at June 28, 2005 8:09 AM
I am SO glad you have a/c again. Dry heat, humid heat, I don't care - summer is for masochists. Yuck, yuck, yuck.
Dy
Posted by: Dy at June 29, 2005 11:39 PM