Peter-I'm jealous. Very. But the Southern Calif desert gets pretty hot in the summer. I bet it's humid, and those of us who have spent time in the southeast can all say (in unison now) "It's not the heat, it's the humidity..." But I contend that once you've hit 100 degrees Farenheit it doesn't much matter, it's just plain misearable. Enjoy, and we'll be glad when you return. Take care, Susan