What are you avoiding doing in this heat?

People with dogs no walking except at the very beginning or end of the day. Touch the pavement with your hand if it’s too hot to keep your hand there for 7 seconds it will burn your dogs paws . Please be careful

I'm avoiding the possibility of getting sunburn (I do use factor 50 protection though).
The house is quite cool considering the temperature outside is currently 88°F/31°C.

Avoiding domestic chores. May watch Chelsea again on iPlayer.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 ....... ☀

I've had to unblock the washing machine

henetha

I watered the garden at 8.30, but although I still have three plants waiting to be planted, I had already run out of energy.
So I came indoors and sat down after feebly attempting some chores. It's just too hot.

I know just what you mean.
I watered all my pots in the yard at around 7 a.m. but other than that and making breakfast for us, scrambled eggs on toast, am not even contemplating anything other than reading.
Am due at work at 2pm for an eight hour shift and that’s quite enough for me.

Casdon

I’m not avoiding doing things, I’m getting up earlier so I can do them speedily before it gets too warm. I’ve been on the go all morning, I took the dog to daycare, then I’ve been out to buy a fan, did the food shopping, washed and hung it out, been in the garden to weed and water, and I’ve dusted and vacuumed downstairs. I am so enjoying my coffee now, I feel that I deserve it. This afternoon I’m going to lie in the shade doing very little, then a barbecue tonight which I’m not cooking.

Bloody hell!😂

GrannyGravy13

I shall give the ironing a miss.

Me too 😂 and any serious cooking or baking.

I wish my dog woke up at 9 valdali. Mine was up at 10 past five this morning howling for his breakfast. He thinks as soon as it’s light, it’s time.