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its wall to wall sunshine this week,please don't waste it

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infoman Mon 07-Jul-25 04:59:25

lets all get out and about this coming week(7th July).

Winter and those dark nights will rear its ugly head very soon.

windmill1 Mon 07-Jul-25 05:12:20

I'm not looking forward to the predicted 30C plus........

ferry23 Mon 07-Jul-25 05:18:23

it's absolutely throwing it down here!

nanna8 Mon 07-Jul-25 05:40:19

Wall to wall sunshine here, as is usual. Temp pretty low,though 14C. Mid winter for us. We don’t get much rain at the moment, unlike some of our northern states.

Grammaretto Mon 07-Jul-25 05:48:52

Where are you infoman? I doubt here in SE Scotland it will be wall to wall sunshine.
What is not wasting it?
How do you propose to spend your week?

Blinko Mon 07-Jul-25 06:06:56

When you've been diagnosed with Melanoma, wall to wall sunshine is not good news! Not everyone is completely crazy!

BlueBelle Mon 07-Jul-25 06:19:48

I love the good weather and am out and about, allotment, sea swimming, walking, meeting friends Bring it on I adore the warm sun on my bones tells me I m alive
We had the much needed rain yesterday now today looks good

I dread the winter but try not to think about it I m with you infoman let’s get out and soak up some warmth we all smile more when the sun shines

Grammaretto Mon 07-Jul-25 06:23:45

That sounds lovely BlueBelle 😍

Bridie22 Mon 07-Jul-25 06:28:41

Another sun worshipper here, bring it on 😎

Cabbie21 Mon 07-Jul-25 06:41:34

When it gets above 24 I stay put and keep out of the sun. I enjoy sunny days but not the heat and humidity.

Whitewavemark2 Mon 07-Jul-25 07:03:46

Of course enjoy this glorious weather, but make sure that you factor up with 50 SPF. UVB and UVA.

Sun hat and sun glasses.

Lots of fluid.

You are then protected from skin cancer and cataracts.

Then enjoy😊.

But if you are pretty ancient like me - getting out of the middday sun is very sensible. Overheating when old or very young is putting too much strain on your heart.

Some information for infoman 😄😄😄

karmalady Mon 07-Jul-25 07:15:02

At least we have had a bit of time for our bodies to adapt, ready for the next heatwave.

I don`t cope with too much stifling heat so stay out of the sun during the dangerous hours. Often first to my allotment at 5.30, which is glorious, dewy with birdsong and the awakening sun, then I am content to stay in my cave for the rest of the day

I have noticed on my cycle rides, that many big trees are really struggling and now have that tired dull tinge, marking the forthcoming change of season.

fancythat Mon 07-Jul-25 07:19:56

I will if we actually get it.

I thought last night, I waste lighter evenings in particular.
But got nowhere as to what I should actually do with them ,when there are lots of nice ones.

Mizuna Mon 07-Jul-25 07:26:54

I suffer the summer and love the winter with bracing wind and rain! Each to his own... 😊

BlueBelle Mon 07-Jul-25 07:30:06

Except we get 11 months of your weather Mizuna

Gingster Mon 07-Jul-25 07:35:37

Me too Mizuna.

I’m currently looking for a replacement fan/air con.
The extreme heat makes me feel ill and grumpy. Can’t do anything and feel like a shrivelled up worm!

escaped Mon 07-Jul-25 07:49:19

From Wednesday onwards we're into the early 30s here again, SW France, rising to 35 degrees on Saturday. I've decided to go back home where it's cooler because I'm not getting out and about much, and l've had enough lounging around.
I hope the fine weather lasts for the school holidays. It's so much easier when the young ones can be outside, with protection from the sun, of course.

Whingey Mon 07-Jul-25 07:55:22

Family meant to be in Berlin but no flights till Tuesday morning because of thunder storm 😨

Grammaretto Mon 07-Jul-25 07:57:58

We really haven't had your heatwave here in Scotland. My DD had a week of rain last week on her annual holiday. The kids enjoyed it.

I can't sleep if it's too hot and can't function at all above 30°. I love sea swimming though.

Does sunshine cause cataracts whitewavemark? I always wear a hat, since my BCC but I dislike sunglasses.

CountessFosco Mon 07-Jul-25 07:59:25

Not here it isn't! Bucketing with rain and has been for the last few hours - still, the lawn looks better for some natural water

Ziggy62 Mon 07-Jul-25 08:05:33

Can't wait. I was freezing all day yesterday and felt so low.
I need sunshine 🌞

jusnoneed Mon 07-Jul-25 08:06:38

Rained overnight here, stopped at the moment but still windy.
I don't like the heat at all, anything over 21/22 degrees keeps me inside. Much prefer the autumn.
My OH totally opposite and will sit out in the baking sunshine.

Nannylovesshopping Mon 07-Jul-25 08:12:25

Yay!! Bring it on, I’m loving it!!😀

Doodledog Mon 07-Jul-25 08:15:26

I am on my ‘holidays’ in the Lake District and it has been wall to wall rain and cold temperatures since we arrived for the Cumbrian Wool Festival three weeks ago 😡. I am very happy for those on whom the weather gods have smiled, but must admit to wishing they would keep their good fortune to themselves. For a couple of consecutive minutes at least.

As you were.

😉

JenniferEccles Mon 07-Jul-25 08:16:22

The thing I always remember is that the maximum temperatures given by weather forecasters are shade temperatures; it will obviously be significantly hotter in the sun, especially in built up areas.

I don’t like the very hot weather at all.
It drains me of energy.