Poof goes the air-conditioner.

We knew it was bound to happen..... our air-conditioning system has gasped its last cool breath. Every time our service company came out to check the cooling system, the technician would say the same thing: "Do y'all know this here unit was installed in 1989?" Yes, we do. "And do y'all know that replacing an old system while it's still running would be better than waiting for it to just die a slow death?" I think we'll just let it die on its own, rather than yanking it out by its innards.

Famous last words. Its innards are about to be yanked out, come Monday or Tuesday, and right now the air-conditioning system is just working with the fan, not the cooling unit. Oh well.... on the bright side, at least it's early May and not mid-August. The temperatures are only in the mid 80s, not the low 100s.

The technician was here this afternoon to give us an estimate. On Monday morning, we will get an estimate from the second company (which saved us $2000 when the duct-work in the attic had to be replaced). On Monday afternoon, whoever gives us the best price is the winner. And hopefully, by Tuesday, this will be just a memory. These air-conditioning companies are in and out in a day's time, so once they start the job, it will be over quickly.

For right now, the screen-porch is very cool...... today wasn't too hot and tonight there's a nice breeze outside. I've got the porch door open and the breeze is coming through the house--- along with AngelBoy, who was very surprised to be allowed into the house this afternoon. I'm watching this cat like a hawk, not letting him out of my sight while he's in here. Actually, that hasn't been a hard thing to do, because he's been right at my heels wherever I go. Does that mean that he missed me? Or just missed being in the house? Maybe a little bit of both.