What are you avoiding doing in this heat?

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.

I watered the garden early, took 45 minutes front & back. But the dog didn't get up till 9, so just off to take him a walk somewhere shady before it gets any hotter.
I like the heat but it doesn't like me - I have aching legs, streaming eyes & fatigue the last 3 days.

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.

I got up at 6.00 to get ahead while it was cooler.
I made bread, bottled up more elderflower cordial and had a tidy round.

I am cooking supper and doing an hours gardening and that is it.

Avoiding as much as I can! I intend to sit in the garden in the shade of the sun parasol, pop on my headphones and listen to music while reading my Kindle.
PS: It's worth pointing out to anyone who may take antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclics, that these can affect your body's ability to tolerate heat. I didn't know this until a couple of years ago, and when I read it, it immediately made sense. So just be aware - and of course, stay well hydrated!

I have actually cleaned out the porch so I can put back the mat I washed yesterday. Lethargically mopped the kitchen floor, then sat down with a cuppa. No more housework today.

Watered the garden first thing.

I’ve hung out two loads of washing earlier, and will iron later.

I’ve cleaned the kitchen and dining room.

Finished my library book whilst waiting for the floors to dry.

I intend to sit in the shade later with my next library book.

What am I avoiding ? Any more gardening . No ironing.

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.

Set to reach 30c here in the South Coast.

Changed the bed, put on to wash, did some watering and shall do very little today, apart from hanging out the washing and preparing food.

Was sat in the shade in the garden, but it got too hot, so now in the sitting room.

Going out this afternoon to a neighbour’s house - garden, actually for a catch-up - about 6 of us. It was meant to be a ladies’ only , but a couple of the men are tagging along. Some people do not read the WhatsApp messages. It was said very clearly LADIES. Oh well 😫

Its now 29 here and will reach 33 today and tomorrow. 5.00 am is the best time to be outside. Perfect then in the garden.
So indoors now and a very gentle day planned of nothing.

Usual things,of doors and windows closed and curtains drawn on the sunny side.. we face south.
And its still only May!
Keep sun safe all those in hot areas. Dont take any risks it will be cooler again next week. It looks like some areas have a lovely 24 deg or so. Bliss.