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Outdoor workers start the day early - typically before sun up - and quit by noon or 1 PM. Didn't even think of that.....what strange hours to work just to keep from keeling over from the heat.

What I don't get is how does any one work in that kind of climate. Office work I can understand, but being outside just zaps all your energy. How do construction people, roofers, etc. work in that heat. You get used to it is what I often hear from people there. Outdoor workers start the day early - typically before sun up - and quit by noon or 1 PM. They also wear wide brim hats and often long sleeves and long pants to keep the sun off them. Lastly, they hydrate. 2 gallons of water and still no pee type of hydration. I worked in construction here in Boston for a couple of summers in college. When you are outside everyday you acclimate. Here it was the humidity that sapped your energy.

Reliability has nothing to do with it being built in Mexico. The Fusion, which has great reliability is built in .... Mexico. Reliability isn't an issue with the Jetta being made in Mexico. The issue is the reliability of Jettas themselves. By the way, according to the salesman we talked to today just part of the Fusion was made in Mexico, most in USA, some in Canada. The issue is my wife likes European cars, the way they handle, the way they look, and the overall design, interior and exterior. We looked at a few dealers to get preliminary information. First stop the VW dealer. Sat in a Jetta, kind of small, not great vision to the outside...kind of sinking down below the instrument panel, can't see fenders. Looked at a Golf, made in Europe, heavier steel, doors close with a clunk, much better quality materials on the interior. Much better quality than the made in Mexico (no offense) Jetta, but, really small...especially without a trunk. Then he showed us a Passat. For a few $1000 more it is a big leap forward. Made in Tennessee. Beautiful tasteful interior. Bigger engine and lots of room...I can see why these are selling really well. A Jetta comparably equiped might be $18k, this would be $21 or $22, and you would be getting a much better car. Next went to see the Fusion. They had a nice one in the showroom. Almost $29k MSRP with sun roof, leather, black with white stitching that I like, for under $24k. I like it, it just feels right. But, I can see my wife has no interest in a non-European car. She wants a standard transmission too. This is a possible but I don't think she would go for it. I like it, but she's the one who will be driving it. We stop at the Honda dealer next, wanted to see about their 10 year/100k mile warranty on used cars. Turns out it is 10 years from the year of the car, and only covers drive train and electrical. We tried sitting in an Accord. $31k for one with a few extras. She asked about manuals and they had 3 on the lot. The one we sat in was $24k. He said he only sold one in his career. The salesman had played for the NY Jets. Pretty impressive. The Honda was the most solid and probably the best engineered, but it does nothing for me. I was surprised, 2 of the dealers made it a point we should meet the manager, don't know what that is all about. The first manager was very enthusiastic, the second couldn't care less. We are leaning toward bringing the BMW down and getting a new one back home. I know she won't be satisfied with these cars but she loves her bimmer. I will check to see how much a standard Audi goes for.

I thought of you last night. We were talking about Colorado with our neighbors. They have a condo there. I told them how beautiful we thought it was this summer---in every part of the state. We were so impressed with Colorado and Wyoming. Can't wait to return to both places. Gee, thanks. However, I don't think you'd like to be here at the moment. Highs in the 30's and 40's with lots of snow still on the ground. The sun is out, mind you - not a cloud in the sky. And, you visited the nice part of Wyoming. My experiences are decidedly different, having only ever visited Cheyenne and Laramie. Barren, wind-swept and brown - nothing particularly endearing about either place. Summer here, as you've noted, is a different story - temps in the 80's and 90's for the most part, and not humid at all. The maximum temp ever recorded in Denver was 105. I'm OK trading that for not having to shovel snow in the winter. My arms and back hurt for a week after our last round of storms. And, the two snowiest months are still to come - March & April.

I have to laugh when I read stuff like this. Let's see: The article you post> Price goes up. Armageddon is due 03/33/33 @ 333 am Price goes up Armageddon is unknown. Price goes up Using electric motivation. Price goes up Using sun and wind. Price goes up The supply goes up. Price goes up. The supply goes down. Price goes up Demand goes up. Price goes up. Demand goes down. Price goes up. Export of diesel goes up. Price goes up. Export of diesel goes down, Price goes up. Straits of Hormuz free and unencumbered. Price go up They hate us. Price goes up They love us. Price goes up Threaten with blockage> Price goes up We are recognized internally as Beyond Saudi Arabia of Coal. Price goes up We are recognized internally as beyond Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas. Price goes up. Natual gas is at 10 year historical low prices. Price goes up NON Brent crude much lower than Brent crude. Price goes up. Canada overflowing with oil wants to sent to US. Price goes up. Keystone XL disapproved. Price goes up Passenger diesels limited. Price goes up. Passenger diesels growing. Price goes up Obama wants re election. Price goes up Romney has Swiss bank accounts. Price goes up They want less taxation on diesel. Price goes up They want more taxation on diesel. Price goes up It is hard for me to see a nexus (connection) here!! ;)