We’ve now officially joined our European friends in deep summer, with an oppressive heat dome settling over the central and eastern US ahead of the July 4 weekend:
My extended family’s July 4 cookout is starting to look more like it’ll be a cook-in, pool or no pool. I think I’ll sit inside and watch baseball, thank you very much!
On behalf of Bud and myself, I hope everyone is taking it easy and staying indoors as much as possible.
For our friends in the New York area, you already know what the deal is: sticky, soupy heat from the high humidity that is the trademark of our summers.
Of course our furry friends have it even worse in this weather. Imagine having a jacket you cannot remove in humid 100 degree heat! Even Bud, a domestic shorthair, has modified his sleeping habits, snoozing next to my head with a paw on my hand instead of draping himself over me like he usually does.
Here’s to hoping everyone stays safe, hydrated and lazy this holiday weekend!
Pain In The Bud 
It’s so terrible. For some reason, Luna seems to handle this heat better than me. Keeping extra precaution she has fresh water and is not showing any signs of heat stress. Just got a new AC unit today because the old one was breaking down.
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Smart move getting a new one before the old one craps out on you. Does Luna meow in protest at the weather? Bud seems to think I control it lol.
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Hahaha. That was totally something that Venus used to do. Luna is much more accepting. He absolutely does think you control it I’m sure, hahahaha!!!
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Take good care of yourselves.
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Likewise. Bud won’t set paw outside during this heat.
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I’d love to go down the Shore, but it’s way too dangerously hot for me. My July 4th Celebration is doing laundry in air conditioned Comfort! I have access to an air conditioned laundry room, so it’s not difficult. Happy Fourth of July, Happy Birthday, American People ❤️ 💖 💙 💗
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Can you set up a cot down there and snooze in the AC? 🙂
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No. It’s in the basement. It’s not comfortable enough down there.
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I hope to God people don’t think a cat or dog cannot get overheated in this weather. Found a cat under the couch today. Told owners ac must be put on for a bit. Does not have to be the whole day. He came out from under couch.
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Yes, our buddies need to be kept cool too.
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Happy Fourth to all!
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Happy 4th, Leah!
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Take care, guys, and stay safe. I hope you enjoy the weekend festivities, despite the horrible heat.
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Thank you, good sir! May the light of mighty America bathe the UK in its resplendent radiance this historic weekend, and bring warmth to that cold, wretched island! (I kid, I kid!)
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HAPPY 4TH!!🎉
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My 4th just got better! Thanks to Taylor Swift there will be pet food pantries funded by her. Pet food pantry is already set up near me!
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Happy 4th of July to you and Buddy!
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Happy 4th, Kymber, to you and your pride of house lions!
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We got lucky here in Michigan. The worst of the heat passed by Saturday. Sgt Stripes was thrilled we can open the windows again
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