It's A Sizzler
It's hot in DC. No, I mean really hot. And you know what they say: "it's not the heat; it's the humidity." The last I checked it was 84%. Why people - including me - are not in Nova Scotia, I don't kno
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In fact Steve Roberts suggests that "the United States should establish a new summer capitol, preferably someplace cool and pleasant like, say, Seattle." Sounds good to me - if we all get to go.
But instead, more and more people are heading our way via new residents - and tourists.Wayan at DC Metro Blog says that in the city itself, which I avoid from May through August, the population increased by 31,528 from 2000 to 2005. I think they're outnumbered by tourists this week.
Bill from the INDC Journal says that "one would hope - as a slight upside - that the sun's merciless forge would at least drive the tourists away." I'm not thinking that's happening anytime soon.
Wayan, Better you than me - but I'm glad you came in from the heat long enough to read and say hi. Thanks!
Posted by: Susan | 07/29/2006 at 12:44 AM
You avoid the city between May and August? This is my favorite time! Its hot and sweaty, just like I like it, and no one is around, so I have the whole city to myself.
I couldn't be happier! Wait, yes I could, I could be at the pool instead of at the computer. Time to go!
Posted by: wayan | 07/28/2006 at 05:52 PM
Welcome, Sue; I love new readers! Idea: a "new reader prize giveaway" to encourage more. one more thing to work on, huh?
Posted by: SR | 07/23/2006 at 10:56 AM
I just found your blog today and I love it! Well written, interesting and full of great stuff. I'll be a regular reader from now on!
Posted by: sueb | 07/23/2006 at 04:59 AM