Sunday, July 05, 2009

Oregon's Humidity

It's been pretty hot in Cascadia this past week. And it's not particularly the temperature (only in the upper 80s) but the humidity that makes it seem quite warm. This year we invested in a dehumidifier for the studio part of the pole barn. Now, don't forget, we were raised in Southern California where humidity is rare. So were we ever surprised when we plugged this machine in, and only after three days of running it off and on, nearly a gallon of water was captured. Absolutely amazing to think that much water is floating around in the air. I wonder what it's like in really humid parts of the country. I don't think I want to know.

The red pointer hand is showing you the water level.

Amazing!

This has nothing to do with humidity. It's my cappucino that made me smile . . . what a cute little heart that formed in the foam!

Life is good!
especially when a cup of cappucino makes you smile!
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6 comments:

jennavar said...

That is a lot of water. I know there is a neat science lesson in there somewhere! That coffee looks yummy and just reminded me that I haven't had mine yet!

7/6/09, 9:28 AM
kalebsmum said...

I don't like our humidity myself. It ends up leaving everything feeling hot and sticky. I use to love California summers!

7/6/09, 9:45 AM
Middle America Mom said...

Hi Maa - our dehumidifier removes about 70 pints of water a day. We don't measure it anymore because we have a hose hooked up to it taking it outside. Crazy, huh! I hear that it's most efficient to leave it on all the time and the machine will shut off when needed. I think that saves energy. Good luck!

7/6/09, 6:26 PM
Dandy said...

I'm a So Cal girl as well and I hate feeling the stickiness of humidty.

I love that capuccino!

7/6/09, 6:33 PM
CaliforniaGrammy said...

Oh my gosh, Middle America Mom! You, being a So. California girl, must be truly amazed too. I had to calculate your 70 pints into nearly 9 gallons of water . . . IN THE AIR!

7/6/09, 6:36 PM
TravelingGrammy said...

So, how's your garden? Haven't seen any pix of it lately...My jasmine is still alive-that's a miracle for me!

7/7/09, 2:05 PM

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