It sucks too. Even worse is the price for a new system.
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On the plus side “writing the check pain” only lasts for an instant.
I think it’s incredible that I’m about as far north as you are and I’m typing this wearing a sweatshirt.
It was 93 inside the house the other night. I paid cash for the system. I got a huge $300 discount for doing so. We need to struggle for eight more days.
8/1/21
Rack Pulls:
10/315, 8/365, 6/405, 4/455, 2/505, 1/555, 1/585, 1/605, 1/635, 1/2 / 675, 5/405, 10/315
Zerchers:
4/5/225
I got 675 to move, nothing close to locking out. Today the deload is over, and training starts.
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This makes for a miserable night. Think I would have to splurge on a small window a/c just to cool the bedroom until it gets fixed. 
I’m also cheap.
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8/2/21
Sandbag Shoulder Carry: 1000 steps x 200
Sandbag Suitcase Carry: 100 steps x 200
Farmers Carry: 700 steps x 65 in each hand
It was 95 at carry time. Only 91 inside the house. I have seven days before the new system. My wife likes to point out we didn’t have AC when I was a kid. I then point out I was poor then. Now I’m doing ok and I need to be cool. I didn’t know better when I was a kid.
Tonight I did 1000 steps in two sets. The first set was a PR of 600 steps.
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So your 7 days out… Like AC- peak week or something??
“Now I’m doing ok and I need to be cool”. Great line.
Yep. I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have found post workout cold showers are very refreshing.
8/3/21
Biceps Gauntlet
Incline Curls:
4/10/35
Concentration Curls:
4/10/50
Cable Curls:
4/15/100
Pulldowns:
10/10/Various (no rest)
Pressdowns:
4/20/115
Tate Press:
4/20/40
Incline Kickouts:
4/20/30
So I go to the public gym, because the garage and my house are too damn hot. I find the AC at the gym is on the fritz again. It was only 82 inside, so it still felt cool to me.
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8/4/21
OHP:
4/5/135
Kroc Rows:
2/10/125
2/10/135
DB Front Raises:
4/10/50
DB Side Raises:
4/10/35
Face Pulls:
4/20/115
Back at the public gym and the AC was working there today. Five more days until I get mine back.
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Reads like you’re pacing yourself well in the heat.
Monday is the day. I might give the guys a big old hug.
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Also been there done that.
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8/7/21
Two Board Bench: 3/275, 3/320, 2/345
Bench Against Band (3 second pause): 4/1/225
Svend Press: 4/50/2 plates (25s)
Not much going on. My allergies are killing me. We have to sleep with the windows open. We have had some large forest fires around here, so the air is not the best.
We’re going to my class reunion today. 31 years, since they cancelled last year. We’ll see if there are any lifters in the crowd.
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Share bicep/trap squeezing with any other lifters at the reunion? You know everyone on here secretly enjoys it.
If it’s any comfort, lots of us have likely joined in your HVAC countdown.
Here in deep South air conditioning I presently sweat while drinking coffee (something new), and our insulated home windows are heavily covered each morning with exterior humidity condensation. Smokey air probably trumps even this.
I’ve done my time in the south. Even though I love it, that part would be rough.
8/8/21
Deadlift:
5/350, 5/340, 5/325
Leg Curls:
4/10/110
One Leg DL:
4/10/50
I have to admit, that was rough. One of my high school football buddies had me doing tequila shots last night. It was a mistake. The same guy said he wants to lift with me. I said I’ll be at the gym in the morning. He said, “No, not then.” 
There were no lifters, but most everyone has seen me on Facebook, so I got a lot of questions. I was even told I was big as a “brick shithouse.” All and all it was a good time.
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That beats a traps squeeze any day. They were probably afraid to.
8/9/21
Sandbag Shoulder Carries: 1000 steps x 200
Famers’ Carries: 500 steps x 65 in each hand
Not much today. On a plus side I am off work for nine days and the AC was fixed today. It’s just in time for highs over 100 again.
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