Breeze'N in OC without AC

Would you buy this product? Packaged like that? Well we didn't have a choice this weekend. The air conditioner in the Nguyen family beach condo broke down. It was over 20 years old after all. We had to open all the windows and doors and go with fans. The nearest store was Roses, a place that made K-mart look pretentious, and they only had one brand of fans: the Breeze'N (available for $12.50 or $15 depending on the size.)

The fans worked great, by the way. Despite flimsy construction and poor packaging, they generated a decent amount of breeze. They certainly lived up to their name. It also helped that the Nguyen family condo is located on the 21st floor, which meant we naturally had a nice wind flowing through our open balcony doors. In fact, with the air conditioner not working, we were able to appreciate the condominium more, since we could more freely walk on and off the balconies. The situation turned into a mixed blessing.

Unfortunately, a more serious inconvenience affected us the weekend. The Nguyen family condo was a revolving door throughout the summer, with various family members coming and going. It served as a gathering place for our extended family. Earlier this week, Mary and two of her children contracted a stomach virus (vomiting, malaise, diarrhea.) Three days after they left, Paige began vomiting, Megan became bedridden, and during the writing of this entry, I ran to the bathroom three times. The three of us were joined by the Rowles this weekend, who were still able to go down to the beach today. I just hope they don't get the gastrointestinal distress in three days. As for Megan, Paige and I, we got stuck lounging in the condo with toilet nearby. Luckily we were still able to enjoy the balconies.

mp3: "The Underdog" by Spoon