So bored!

I really sympathise would you Water meadow. Not sure how all these Gransnetters are doing housework, making jam, going out etc. For me and you and others who really feel the heat, normal life just comes to a halt in these heatwaves and it is really challenging to stay buoyant! I would rather it was snowing - at least then you can stay in and wrap up, watch films, read books and drink hot chocolate! I don't want to be confined inside for 12 hours in the summer!

I am currently on a housesit and have had to really use all my powers of resilience to stay cheerful! I always bring lots of things to do with me - crochet, embroidery , books, writing and painting materials and I've really needed them on this one as I can't leave the dogs shut in the kitchen in 30+ degrees! And can't go out myself - even into the lovely garden 😕

So that would be my only advice when the weather does this - have plenty of things that you love doing to hand! And remind yourself that Autumn is just around the corner!

Sending empathetic hugs 🤗

Milest0ne - just looked for your poem.
So true. 😊

You may find you can sort out your library card online. polnan

Borrowbox is a free service from most libraries and an easy interface to navigate.
I hope you enjoy it.

I am not bored, but very frustrated. My hopeless heart means that the heat hits me hard and all the things I want to do are on hold as I get so giddy if I exert myself .....
Wimbledon has been a great boon, but sitting watching TV is very much not my thing! Grrr ....

My father always said that if you were bored it was your own fault. There are books, libraries, television, radio, DVDs or equivalent, the internet, your own imagination. Some enjoy crafts, but I would find knitting or sewing more boring than just gazing into space..

I am not very mobile, so I have spent most of the day sitting by the fan watching the tennis or writing. I keep a diary, a record of thoughts and feelings as well as actions. I communicate with friends and my family, and today have been joining (from a distance) my granddaughter ‘s 14th birthday celebrations. I don’t think I have felt bored for a moment.

I had quite a cool day till 3 as I volunteer at a local day centre for dementia sufferers and there are lots of fans around plus the big room we spend most time in has open doors onto the outdoor garden area.

After I came home I quickly changed into my cotton dressing gown and cotton flip flops, got a long cold drink and sat down to watch the recorded Wimbledon semis .
After that I made a salad tea, rang my sister, watched an episode of a drama
And have just come in from watering my pots and picking strawberries for watching tomorrow’s Wimbledon.
No housework done but I do feed the cat.

I find something good on Netflix and watch while knitting for charity. I've had two showers today and might have another at bedtime. Anything to cool down. Complete change of clothes is lovely too.

It could be worse. I still work full time in and out of independent living resident's homes, checking alarms and health and safety. I'm a teeny bit jealous as it's not fun at all. 😕

Momac55

Don’t be ridiculous it’s not worse than Covid fgs

It certainly seems to affect some people's ability to use the manners they were (presumably) taught.
I find it every bit as bad as covid.

watermeadow

How I envy you busy people. I don’t sweat and can’t bear the heat and have no air-conditioned car to take me places. This heat wave is worse than Covid. There wasn’t a day when I didn’t walk my dogs twice.
Must stop moaning and put up with it!

If you are struggling, you are struggling. There is a big surge in people suffering from poor mental and physical ill health during this hot weather.

All I can suggest is to somehow ease into it and accept it as best you can.

Don’t be ridiculous it’s not worse than Covid fgs

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Not done much housework other than general clear up after making butties for lunch. Done some washing and ironing - won't get any warmer than I am. Also been decorating spare bedroom which needs a second coat over the weekend. Probably be Sunday before I get back to that as working this evening and tomorrow.
The weather being too hot isn't a issue for me - I just love the glorious weather.

spaghetti,. thanks for the reference to BorrowBook never heard of that, some confusion if free or payable.. have to wait to update/renew my library card..

this heat is addling my brain.

I’ve used my time to sort out my wardrobe and list on Vinted.
The money is coming in small amounts while I’m sitting here sorting out comparing energy switch.
In with one hand, out with the other 🙄🤪

How I envy you busy people. I don’t sweat and can’t bear the heat and have no air-conditioned car to take me places. This heat wave is worse than Covid. There wasn’t a day when I didn’t walk my dogs twice.
Must stop moaning and put up with it!

NotSpaghetti

I am not a "housework" person.
I do what is required and no more.
The bathroom and loos are always clean - and the kitchen sink.

Everything can wait a few days in my opinion.
I have a dishwasher and robot hoovers... these are working when I'm not!

You sound like my soulmate regarding housework. Have you read the poem. “ Dust if you must “

I stick to my home & professional activities daily.
I utilise the coolest hours of the mornings ( 8am - 11am ) and take advanced Spanish intensive courses /

Do basic household chores however, we have our amazing cleaning lady every Friday, we both keep up chores.

Also catch up with lady friends I have not seen recently and have lunch once a week out with a lady friend or two.

Hubs and I also walk early am with our French Bulldog and then I take Edmond home.

I also enjoy the Public Library / Zara Home Shops / Catching up with our twin daughters (married) and our grandkids.

So always something in my diary to keep abreast of and busy.

Amazing how people go out for walks early morning or late evening. It's a little cooler then, lbut still far too hot for me to attempt even a sedate stroll. A few yards brings me out in a sweat. As for those I see from my balcony walking any time of the day on the sunny side of the street - I honestly don't know how they do it. I long for this horrible heatwave to be over.

I impressed myself by doing a one hour exercise class at 10.30 this morning! Was up early to get washing on and plants watered etc. Been sat in shade knitting and listening to audio book this afternoon, but now watching a bit of Wimbledon.

I do all the things I am too stiff and sore to do in the endless rain that seems to fill three seasons of the year these days.

If only the heat would continue all summer! I am so full of energy and starving when mealtimes come round.

To those who suffer in the heat: do as peope do in hot countries. Have fans on indoor, keep your curtains drawn and windows open. Get up at four or five in the morning, sleep during the hotest part of the day and stay up til well after middag. Eat your main meal between nine and eleven in the evening.

Mad Meg I think we must be twins! - and married to twins. It can be tough sometimes can’t it?

Nothing much happens in my house during the Wimbledon fortnight.

Normal service will resume next week.

I decided to go to the south coast on the train. Huge mistake, it's packed, no seats, separated from my travelling companion who was carrying my little dog, I'm now sat on a copy of the Big Issue, in the corridor with all the luggage and no room to stand up again because it's so crowded! How can they sell so many more tickets than seats!!!! Hopefully not more people getting on at Taunton now as there's nowhere to go...Bored!

I tend to carry on as normal, but maybe a bit slower and with more fluid intake.