David Horne, _the_ chancellor wrote:
> The Reid wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:20:34 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
> > wrote:
> >
> > >> aircon is part of the problem.
> > >
> > >
> > >Unless you live in the Hebrides it's pretty much the *only* solution
for hot
> > >weather comfort...
> >
> > then you dont understand the nature of the problem (or the various
> > short term solutions).
>
> I think I'm right in saying that last summer was Manchester's warmest,
> or near to it. There was never any need for a/c in my flat, despite
> having floor to ceiling windows in almost every room, because it is well
> designed, and is cross-ventilated. Our flat in Boston is on the shore,
> and has cross-ventilation. Even with their hotter summers, there are
> only a few days a year where a/c is necessary.
Try spending a summer in Houston, or even Chicago...
Not everyone has a flat on the Boston shore with cross - ventilation...or a
flat in Manchester with tall windows and cross - ventilation.
Next you'll be telling us that there's *really* no need for running water or
airline travel or illumination at night...
[Mind, I don't buy all this "global warming" stuff, most of it is IMNSHO
leftist politically - correct bollocks, fueled by the blissninny (Prince
Charles is a perfect example of a "blissninny", Algore is another...) hatred
of modern industrial economies...]
I don't understand why
> you're even bothering with this conversation, Mike.
Mike's just a typical Brit, he'd rather suffer in silence than do something
pro - active about being uncomfortable...
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Best
Greg
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