Okay, so you tropical people out there are probably saying "Gee, that's nothing. It's like 50 degrees HERE." But for us, it's a big deal. I mean, for a city that doesn't have AC in residential houses and where people where hoodies for most the year anyways, heat is becoming a larger deal over the years.
http://www.citycaucus.com/2009/07/vancouver-heat-wave-results-in-silence-from-city-hall
Sometimes we get droughts. No, really.
Last year, there was a gianormous heatwave and if it weren't for my mom's study (which is the only room between everyone I know that has AC), I think I could have died. The temp was the highest recorded according to CBC: 33.8 C.
"Vancouver heat wave melts communication lines in mayor's office" --> http://www.citycaucus.com/2009/07/vancouver-heat-wave-results-in-silence-from-city-hall
Not like I don't know "real" heat. I've been to places like Tokyo, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Italy, and the Caribbean, where summer temperatures soar well over 40 degrees. I easily get heatstroke, too.
http://travelblog.viator.com/insiders-guide-to-malaysias-best-beaches/
Hopefully, global warming won't kill us..
http://www.odec.ca/projects/2007/mull7j2/What.html
I shouldn't complain though. I live in one of the best biomes on Earth. This temperate rainforest is a beaut, and I have plenty of ice cream in the fridge to keep me company.
http://www.endangeredecosystems.org/
Only bad thing is, can't go outside to longboard because the roads are BAKED.
So, how's the weather, wherever you readers are?
