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What are you avoiding doing in this heat?

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Cabbie21 Mon 25-May-26 10:05:28

I like sunny days but the heat saps my energy.
I can’t do anything energetic for more than 20 minutes.
I have watered the plants but am not going outside until there is some shade. The housework will have to wait. I have no plans for today but will try to tick some admin jobs off my list.

ExDancer Mon 25-May-26 12:06:03

I call 20C very pleasant thank you so I'm not avoiding anything much, just enjoying the sunshine and hoping that this is the only summer we'll see ....... ☀

Norah Mon 25-May-26 12:14:40

Walked at 5am, bread in oven, came back to fresh breakfast bread. Garden in the shady areas, changing location quite often. Air con on.

Jaxjacky Mon 25-May-26 12:26:37

Avoiding driving, showered, walked around the garden a few times, boiled eggs for bbq about 6, tidied kitchen. Chiller unit will go on in the L room later, 32/3 due.

DianneAngel Mon 25-May-26 12:28:40

What am I avoiding during this hot weather: everything. Staying in with my knitting and doing nothing apart from feeding myself and my cat. Stay safe and cool. hugs

David49 Mon 25-May-26 12:29:49

Avoiding anything outdoor mid day, started in garden at 6.30
Finished at 11.30 thats pretty much it for today.

Georgesgran Mon 25-May-26 12:45:11

Avoiding the house.

I’m just sitting outside enjoying the sun. There’s quite a breeze here in Durham, so it feels nowhere near the 28 forecast.

nanna8 Mon 25-May-26 12:47:51

Lucky ducks. Winter is approaching here, 18 C today and going down.

AmberGran Mon 25-May-26 12:51:09

Had no plans for today other than dossing around so that's what I will do. Sat out in the sun to have coffee and do the crossword but now back in a nice cool room. Much as I love the sun the heat saps my energy these days and I overheat really quickly - which is strange because when I was younger I could take the heat but hated the cold.

Washed a load of towels yesterday and three Winter gilets and they all dried outside so no ironing to do until later in the week.

watermeadow Mon 25-May-26 12:58:12

Avoiding the sun as far as possible so sitting indoors with the blinds down and fan available. Luckily my old cottage is cool. I did everything early, my dog was splashing in the river at 7.

Harris27 Mon 25-May-26 13:05:26

Been outside watching hubby do the garden but it’s too hot for me now. Will make a bowl of salad and pasta for tonight’s early evening tea.nothing else planned

Washerwoman Mon 25-May-26 13:07:38

Did 2 hours gardening at 8 o'clock in the shady bits of the garden.More than I intended really but one thing led to another.
Got 2 lots of bedding washed and 2nd lot almost dried.
Now sat with a coffee and book and just hoping all the noise of strimmers and garden power tools has stopped and I can just listen to the birds and have a snooze.

RosesandLilac Mon 25-May-26 13:08:27

Doing anything basically!
We were out with the dogs before 6am, I hung out the washing, tidied around and spent a couple of hours in my Shed doing my needlework.
Just enjoyed cold chicken with homemade salads and coleslaw.
The dogs are snoozing, the fans are on and there’s actually quite a pleasant breeze flowing through the downstairs.
I’m staying indoors this afternoon, the dogs will pester for a walk later and I’ll try to limit it to a very quick and short amble, staying as much as possible in the shade.

westendgirl Mon 25-May-26 13:15:02

Shortened a dress, did some admin, caught up with some friends on the phone.
Am avoiding clearing out a window box and replanting.Tidying in the garden . That can wait until it's cooler .

Silvershadow Mon 25-May-26 13:31:35

Not a great deal during the day. I’m getting up very early, watering the garden at 5 am, then a few chores around the house. Nothing from 9am onwards apart from preparing a salad for later. Fans on, DH snoozing, I’m now reading Gransnet and a book shortly. Feel sorry for my friends cat who is very furry. Must be uncomfortable for him.

JamesandJon33 Mon 25-May-26 13:39:06

A big pile of ironing, from our holiday. We did change the bed early this morning though. Will be lovely tonight.

yogitree Mon 25-May-26 13:40:22

Did all the domestic chores this morning including washings etc. Hub took dog out for her walk while it was cool while I did the garden watering, and then we went in the car to the vet for more antibiotics Now had lunch, and away for a lie down in my cool bedroom with a good book and a glass of water for an hour or so. After that I have a choice of house Admin or Filing and later still will be preparing dinner and once again watering the garden - it's a fairly big space and takes me at least 40 minutes to get round it all.

yogitree Mon 25-May-26 13:43:02

Cabbie21 I just realised I didn't really answer your question! I am avoiding doing the weeding and trimming! Also shopping is out of the question - I would be far too hot and bothered and intolerant of others as I don't handle heat well nowadays. Grumpy old lady I fear.

Gran22boys Mon 25-May-26 13:54:28

Avoiding domestic chores. May watch Chelsea again on iPlayer.