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Another scorcher today Melburnios ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Not me wondering why aircons aren't minimum standards for all rentals. Cat threw up four times last night because she just can't cope.

When the cat can't cope, there's a big fucking problem - they're desert animals!

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Are they? Surprises me since they have a that fur. But I guess the desert can very cold at night.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Indeed! I was shocked too when I found out - turns out their fur is light enough that it acts as insulation against both heat and cold, which is impressive. That's why they don't drink much water straight up - they evolved to pull moisture from their food instead

[โ€“] [email protected] -2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Summer is only 3 months of the year. Having said that, my investment property has an aircon and ducted heating.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

Alas mate, that three months is dangerous for both people and animals. When it comes down to it, having one quarter of the year being unlivable is not remotely reasonable.

Glad though you have your investment property properly set up for all seasons, imo that should be the standard across Australia, not the exception.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Summer is defined as three months of the year.

March and april get into the 30's easily