Wow, Pam, how did you make it last 25 years. That's unheard of these days. Our tech who performs the tune ups told me about some AC unit that doesn't have to be mounted in the window. It's placed in the room. I have to investigate. He said it's great for a back up until the AC can be repaired/replaced. It only cools that room though. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. My friend's unit went out in the spring. They were without air for two weeks. They did a lot of comparison shopping because their house is huge and they had to replace both units. My poor DD has three units. It is nice because you always still have one or zones you can retreat to. But when it comes to servicing or replacing things get costly.
I'm so sorry about your crepe myrtle. I love them myself. I have three. I am particularly fond of my Natchez. It's got a single trunk. It was just a baby when I bought it 8 years ago and now it's above the roof. Then I have a small pink one, something cotton candy, I think and my Black Diamond. Keep watering it and cut it back in the spring. It might yet make it. Somebody told me that nothing kills a crepe myrtle and he has at least 10 on his property.
I don't know if we'll ever get rain again. There is a 10% chance some time next week, somewhere in TX. Whenever there are thunderstorms, they are east and west of us. Stay cool.
Oh, I keep my AC at 73. I like 71, maybe 72 but don't want to stress it too much. My poor DH is too sick to be sitting in non AC environment.