> Having come to within a tailhair of 115F, it seems I've survived the heat wave that has been drifting across the US for a while, finally reaching the coast and good riddance to it.

115!? Awful. That hotel too is funny now but I bet was frustrating when it occurred. 

> was better than the shade/elevation/insulation I've relied on at my house.

Ever get a portable AC for a room?  I would link to one but my internet has been awful right now and keeps going on and off 

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Okay, that is cool that you have some actual lore behind and influencing your choices on those weapons.