We officially had the coldest July on record here in Grand Rapids, MI. We also set a new mark in that we never hit 85 degrees, the first time this has ever happened in July. In fact, there were all kinds of weather records set throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes.
If only every summer could be like this. Seriously. This is like getting three months of September! We’ve had leaves changing in the area for the past two weeks at least. Totally unbelievable. The earliest I’ve ever seen leaves change in this part of Michigan is August so mid-July is almost surreal.
I know some people will think it is weird I am writing about the summer weather yet again, but if you could hear my moaning and whining (yes, moaning and whining) about the heat and humidity every summer… You would know why. Except for a stretch in June when it got into the upper 90’s for a few days and we had the AC cranked on all the time, I don’t think there have been more than a handful of days when we’ve had the AC on all day. And some of those days were because it was raining and super humid. Almost every morning we have the windows open and then again in the evening. It is just fantastic!
It’s 71 degrees right now with a cool breeze blowing on me at 8:17 in the evening on August 2. It doesn’t get much better than this. Truly.
Sallie,
I know you don’t care for the hot weather, so I’m happy for you that you’ve had such a pleasant summer–what a wonderful blessing from God! We have had a mild summer as well. This past week was the first week in which we’ve had temperatures consistently in the nineties. I have thoroughly enjoyed the mild summer and have been glad to get my children outside much more. Have a wonderful week!
Karen E.
I agree, Sallie, this has been a wonderful summer weather-wise. We’ve had similar weather to you on the other side of Lake Huron.
I don’t care for heat either. This summer has been lovely.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/30/redhead.pain.dentist/index.html
I read this article and thought of you. I remember that you mentioned special difficulty at the dentist. Are you a redhead? Notice that near the end it states that some people who are not redheads carry the gene also. Anyway, I thought it was worth sharing.
Martha
It is amazing. We still have August though!
It’s official. You are my exact opposite!
We here in western WA state are having your summer, and you seem to be having ours. I’m almost in tears as I type this dreading another day in the upper 90’s we’ve had a week and a half of 100 degree weather, and like most people here, don’t have air conditioning. “I want to move to MI for the summer.”
I’m hibernating til fall 
I’m totally with you on the moaning and complaining, but thankfully I’ve only broken down in tears once.
I’m heading for mom and dad’s basement and
Mrs N
PS I love the new “click to edit” feature!
I’m in SE Texas, and we’re having one of our hottest summer (also drought-like conditions). It’s usally 100 during the day and super humid! Maybe I should move to Michigan._
Sallie,
It’s been over 100 here for almost 2 weeks straight. Although a forest fire brought the temp down once (from the smoke) and we did have a thunderstorm one night. Although it was so loud it actually shook the house AND OUR BED. I was bug eyed from that!
So I hear you sister. I don’t love the heat, but I do like ripe tomatoes.