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To: Openurmind

learning to live without central heating and A/C.

Lived in Florida in the early 60’s. NO ONE had AC. And, since it was FL, central heat in the winter was called long pants & a sweater...


26 posted on 03/28/2024 11:34:10 AM PDT by Paisan
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To: Paisan

“Lived in Florida in the early 60’s. NO ONE had AC. And, since it was FL, central heat in the winter was called long pants & a sweater...”

You make a very important point with location. If you can’t take heat, being prepared means moving to a higher cooler location. The opposite if you can’t handle the cold... A moderate microclimate is best where it can be found, not too hot and not too cold.

It might take a couple years to fully adapt, but one’s body will indeed acclimate to the winter/summer temperature changes once you do go without modern climate control for awhile. We found this when we moved off grid...


44 posted on 03/29/2024 3:26:59 AM PDT by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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