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AIBU to have had enough?

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MissAdventure Sat 21-Jul-18 15:49:56

Its been relentlessly hot here.
Two spits of rain and temperatures in the 25-31's.
I feel quite weak with it all!

Baggs Sat 21-Jul-18 15:49:35

Lawns are not ruined by drying out. They recover once they are well dampened again.

lemongrove Sat 21-Jul-18 15:47:17

I’m in the ‘not liking it club’ too, it’s been far to hot for far too long.
Yes, the good thing is getting washing dry, and having breakfast in the garden, but that’s all.
I feel as if I need to nod off by 3pm, probably because I get so little sleep during the night.Bah!

Grandma70s Sat 21-Jul-18 15:14:12

It is very comfortable here in the NW at the moment, certainly compared with London and the Home Counties where I was last week, visiting my family. It was around 30. I usually love being there, but looking at next week’s forecast temperatures I’m very glad I'll be here!

Like others I find heat unbearable. I don't understand why anyone enjoys it.

M0nica Sat 21-Jul-18 15:13:50

Before you go to bed, run a really cool, not quite cold, bath, once in add a bit more cold, then lie there until you have really cooled down, almost shivering, probably for half an hour. Air dry yourself and get into bed with just a sheet over you. This should give you 5-6 hours sleep before you you start getting over heated.

I have done this during the day as well if needed. Yes, I know there is a water shortage, but I consider this a health and wellbeing issue, especially as you get older.

I must say that this year, because the heat is so dry, not humid and muggy, I have fared much better than usual and have yet to need the cold bath treatment.

Beau Sat 21-Jul-18 14:26:57

I think it varies around the country too - in the North West where I am at the moment it was actually chilly yesterday evening but I am now on the train to my own flat down South for a few days and I see it's to be 30 degrees on Monday - that's 5 degrees hotter than the hottest it's been here.

tanith Sat 21-Jul-18 14:14:18

Your lawn will recover mines dead too but it will be fine.
I’m still liking the weather but I do understand when people have had enough.

MissAdventure Sat 21-Jul-18 14:11:20

So am I!!

tictac Sat 21-Jul-18 14:08:11

and my lawn is ruined. we are on a water meter and can't afford to water in constantly plus there is meant to be a ban soon so there is no point but it is yellow and dry and looking very sorry for itself

Bathsheba Sat 21-Jul-18 13:57:00

No, I'm not going to tell you you're ungrateful moaners. I would usually agree with you all and say I'm fed up with it, because I don't handle the heat very well as a rule. But for some reason, this year I'm just continuing to enjoy it and really don't want it to come to an end. Mind you, a lot of that is down to being retired and therefore able to seek a shady spot and relax when I want to. I don't think I'd be enjoying it so much if I was crawling to work in stop/start traffic, spending the day in an airless office just praying for the hands of the clock to get to going home time, then having to crawl back home in stop/start traffic. I really feel for any of you having to deal with that.

MissAdventure Sat 21-Jul-18 13:56:46

I wouldn't go on holiday to somewhere with the temperatures we've been having.
I don't even enjoy sitting around in it.

Melanieeastanglia Sat 21-Jul-18 13:55:14

I love not having to take an anorak and the fact that washing dries so quickly. It's lovely if you're near water and can cool off or you're just relaxing. Wonderful for people on holiday.

I agree it can be hard sometimes for everyday living but I expect Autumn and Winter will be hear before we know it.

I think I like all times of the year for different reasons.

sodapop Sat 21-Jul-18 13:54:12

I am exactly the same as previous posters. Spring and Autumn are my favourite seasons. I know the sun is good for everyone and I shouldn't moan but..........
I agree Bellanonna it's much easier to keep warm than to keep cool.

tictac Sat 21-Jul-18 13:53:11

well at least we are not alone!

Bellanonna Sat 21-Jul-18 13:50:13

So agree MissAdventure. Some like it, some don’t. I always feel thst in winter I can wear two thermal vests etc but I can do little about this unremitting heat. I appreciate that lots of people like love it and I’m sure they’ll join the thread to tell us we’re ungrateful moaners. Each to his own.

MissAdventure Sat 21-Jul-18 13:49:45

smile Lovely weather for pottering in.
This hot weather, sweaty, itchy, red eyes from the sweat running into them, and a sunburnt head!
Its not my idea of fun at all.

tictac Sat 21-Jul-18 13:47:49

Exactly those are both my favourite times of year. Blue skies and fair weather for walking or being outdoors without sweating and struggling all the time

MissAdventure Sat 21-Jul-18 13:44:59

I can't bear it either.
I won't complain in the winter: I never do, but I much prefer spring and autumn weather.

tictac Sat 21-Jul-18 13:42:58

Everyone I know has been having a go at me for daring to say this. But I can't cope with this weather much longer. It is relentless and although we have fans the heat has built up over the last weeks to the point where they are just blowing hot air around. I can't sleep and I am sweaty all the time and I am praying for rain