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Zephyr Says:
why have the air intake on the hot southern side of the house?

In the tropics, the sun's arc is to the north in summer. The base of the southern wall is usually in shade in summer because the sun passes overhead to the north.

However, I am not an expert :-) so there may be another explanation too.

I'm sure Different Sean would rig his vents differently.

Meanwhile, here I am in flyover country, sitting here bitter - bitter I say - and clinging forelornly to my guns, my religion, and my hatred of swarthy foreigners. ;)

I think the best ventilation in the tropics is to be in a hammock under a shady tree by the beach, with a cool drink...

Meanwhile, here I am in flyover country, sitting here bitter - bitter I say - and clinging forelornly to my guns, my religion, and my hatred of swarthy foreigners.

Here I am, sitting here bitter and jealous, clinging to blogs. ;)

I think the best ventilation in the tropics is to be in a hammock under a shady tree by the beach, with a cool drink…

The tropic is too humid regardless.

It is probably nicer to get an outdoor massage in Sedona right next to the red rocks.

Thanks for the responses detailing insulation and ventilation. Interesting reading. The ventilation technique was news to me.

The big question about insulation, to me, always has been whether non-invasive retrofitting techniques really are as good as the invasive methods, or how significant the differences are.

Probably so. The massage would be good. I don't like humidity, but I do like the ocean to moderate the temp. So I think San Diego and Santa Barbara sound pretty good.

Probably so. The massage would be good. I don’t like humidity, but I do like the ocean to moderate the temp. So I think San Diego and Santa Barbara sound pretty good.

I like Santa Barbara. San Diego is a bit warm.

US Peso falling again!

Oil 114.92

My gold is not back above 1030 yet. :(

Measured against oil, all (or nearly all) currencies have fallen in recent years.

Peter,

What do you think about the Norwegian Krone as an anti-dollar investment?

Paul

What do you think about the Norwegian Krone as an anti-dollar investment?

I don't know...

To me, currencies are more like trading instruments rather than investment vehicles. In trading, it is better to act according to market reactions, not economic forecasts.

There are also dollar index (or inverse dollar index) contracts and ETFs.

Not investment advice. Not trading advice.

Please tell me you didn't actually buy an ounce at 1030.

Please tell me you didn’t actually buy an ounce at 1030.

No, I did not.

Zephyr Says:
I think the best ventilation in the tropics is to be in a hammock under a shady tree by the beach, with a cool drink…

As long as there is a good breeze, and no flies or mosquitoes. :-)

I hate beaches. I rather have cream tea next to a creek.

Another good way to insulate your house is to plant a tree or four that blocks the sun from hitting your roof and some walls.

I see a bunch of homes in Dublin under $300/sq foot.

http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/printable-listing?listing-id=1355974

Look at that Zillow graph!

Dear Editor,

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo is on the campaign trail proclaiming the importance of our right to privacy. Funny, she takes this position selectively--only regarding abortion--which she knows is a likely vote-getter for her. But when it comes to our health and medical decisions, she’s in favor of one-size-fits-all Covid vaccines, booster after booster, and top-down governmental edicts. Nor have I heard her speak out against vaccine passports, an obvious violation of our right to privacy. Coincidentally perhaps, Eshoo has been funded by Big Pharma for years.

Fortunately, there’s another Congressional District 16 candidate running against her who supports our medical privacy: Dr. Richard Fox. Dr. Fox is a physician and attorney who understands issues of medical privacy and medical/health freedom inside out, opposes vaccine passports--which are primarily a tool for surveillance and governmental control over individuals— and will fight to maintain our right to privacy along with all of our Constitutional rights.

Cherie Zaslawsky

Menlo Park