Freon in my blood

Do you know what Freon is?? It is the DuPont brand-name for the refrigerant gas that makes your air conditioner cold in the summer and makes your heat pump hot in the winter. Why do I have it in my blood, you ask??? Because I grew up working on air conditioners with my dad.

Dad retired a couple of years ago, but for over 45 years he was a commerical HVAC mechanic. Working with a nationally-known company out of Greenville, he has flown and driven all over doing this kind of work. As a kid, I remember several flights of his to the naval base at GTMO, Cuba.

Yesterday, he was at the beach replacing an outdoor unit for my cousin. I went down there for the day to be his “muscle.” It is kind of neat how that stuff comes back to you. And what I really enjoyed was the time with my dad. These last few years, and the medical problems, have taken a toll on my dad. HOWEVER, he hasn’t lost his touch when it comes to HVAC. And I am glad to see that.