On the way home today I heard on the radio that the large SUV was officially declared extinct. Praise God. This recession and energy crisis was a gift from God as I see it. People are finally being forced to take a look at the problem because their pocket books are lean. Why would anybody want to put $100 in their tank? When I purchased my 1998 Honda Odessey in 2001 the first time I filled it up it cost me $14.97, now it cost me $55 to fill up. This was only 7 1/2 years ago. This past month the Honda Civic sold more cars in one month than the Hummer is projected to sell in the next two years. It makes me giddy!!!! As one magazine proclaimed " Don't let the world go to hell in a Hummer". Kudos's !
Yesterday at the store an older couple behind me at the checkout said " I see your going green" my reply , "Well, I have been green for the last twenty years, I am just not considered weird anymore". We had a friendly discussion about where to buy grocery bags. Everyone probably has more bags in their house than they realize, just look thouroug the clutter.
Yes my pocket book hurts now also and I don't like it but I am an "optimist". The economy is in the toilet but if this is what it takes I am willing to tighten my belt a bit more.
Tips for Summer:
1. Turn your air up to 78 or 80 for the day and turn on the fans, get an ice cold drink, and strip down to the bear necessities in clothing.
2. Put large potted plants or plant trees on the west and south side of your house.
3. keep your shades shut during the day.
4. Use a toaster, microwave or eat cold food. Do not use the oven. Plan accordingly.
5. Wash and Dry clothes before 10:00a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. to avoid excess heating of your home.
6. Take a cool shower.
7. When you get in a hot car open the windows two inches and turn your air on the outside to inside air not recirculate and drive like this for five minutes. Your car will cool down quicker.
8. Park under shade and crack your windows, even if you have to walk a little farther (this will keep you trim and cool).
9. Change your sheets to cool cotton with a light blanket and sleep with a fan on. Try to keep your air no lower than 76 (ever).
10. Plan activities like washing your car or watering your garden for early morning or evening to save water.
Namaste'
Courtney
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