Yes, summertime temps in Phoenix are HOT, but once the monsoon arrives sometime in July, temps usually start moderating down below 110. Lo 100's aren't bad. Above 110 is much harder to take! And it seems like we've had a long string of it!
I snapped a photo of some dramatic clouds brewing to the south around sunset this evening. An hour later, we took Saby for a walk and fed Taffy and Daffy. About half way through the walk, I noticed a line of lighter colored clouds low on the horizon to the south. Dirtstorm! I jogged back home because I can think of nothing worse than being caught out in one of those. And I don't jog because of my knees! We managed to get inside before the blowing dirt hit, but I still got the scratchy eyes and headache from all the dust in the air.
I'm thinking of escaping for the day on Saturday and going up to Prescott to look around. Predicted highs there are supposed to be in the 80's. That would be such a relief! Hopefully, I can talk Craig into it!
I think I'll go take a cold shower! Actually, there's no such thing as a cold shower in Phoenix in the summer! The plumbing runs through the attic, and it must be 150 degrees or more up there! Maybe I could house trade for a week with one of you on the East Coast who hasn't had summer yet!
P.S.!!! My late night whine did something. I decided to buck up and take a walk this morning, despite the fact it was already 90 something. After a mile and a half when I was deciding a walk was a stupid stupid idea (no shade!), cloud cover moved in over me. I thought I heard thunder, but then decided it was construction noise or my music. Lo and behold -- a block away from home it started sprinkling! And there's a light rain now. Maybe it'll keep the temps below 110 today! (Dream on!)
