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This horrid heat

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etheltbags1 Tue 27-Aug-19 10:07:18

I apologise if there is another thread about this. How is anyone standing the heat. None of our family can sleep. Were all grumpy with each other. I cant wear even minimal make up i cant mix face cream with sweat. Im sticky with factor 50 all over. My t shirts are are all stained. I had about 2 hours sleep last night. I m working today after 5 hpurs of looking after a cross 6 year old. Cant stand being in my car. I cant understand how anyone can go abroad seeking heat. Anyone got any ideas before i just curl up and fry

NanKate Tue 27-Aug-19 13:50:47

It’s in the 30s here in South Bucks far too hot, low 20s suits me.

glammanana Tue 27-Aug-19 14:00:38

ethelbags1 I love the heat and have no problems with it at all,do you have cotton sheets and cotton pj's/nightdress with a very light tog duvet or top cotton sheet,put a pedestal fan in your bedroom before you retire for the night and you should be comfortable,run your wrists under cold water for 5mins it cools the blood down and does work making for a more comfortable sleep.

WOODMOUSE49 Tue 27-Aug-19 14:13:47

dogsdinner

My bit of Cornwall was lovely yesterday. Sat in some shade all afternoon. Bit of rain around midnight. Cloudy today but I'm still outside today cutting grass as it's a bit cooler.

etheltbags1 Sat 31-Aug-19 20:56:40

Its lovely and cool here in northumberland. Im on sofa with a throw. So cosy

GagaJo Sat 31-Aug-19 21:16:36

Benefits of living in the north east, ETB1.

I worked in a very hot country last year. I had heat exhaustion headaches very day. It was awful.

SueDonim Sat 31-Aug-19 21:43:14

We've put the heating on for a puff of warmth. It's 12.5deg outside and I've had to put socks on for the first time for months. sad

Grandma70s Sat 31-Aug-19 21:48:50

I hate every minute of hot weather, so I’m rejoicing because it’s September tomorrow, and even though it can be hot in September, at least it will get cooler and cooler after that.

Like others, I just don’t understand what people enjoy about heat. Also, at my age I look much better in winter clothes than I do in summer ones. Too much bare flesh not a good look on older people. Winter clothes are more interesting, too, with lots of nice textures.

ElaineI Sat 31-Aug-19 22:20:02

Not that hot near Edinburgh so try not to complain when it is. Problem in U.K. is buildings rarely have air conditioning - schools hospitals health centres shops etc like they do in countries used to heat so it’s very hard to work and go about your business as normal. Seems that global warming is just making us wetter not warmer! Last summer was much nicer than this year has been.

MissAdventure Sat 31-Aug-19 22:48:57

Its been boiling hot here today.
I got in from work and got straight into a tepid bath.

Back door is open to try and get a breeze.

BlueBelle Sat 31-Aug-19 23:37:35

I love it, the cold makes me feel miserable grey and older the sun and the warmth brings me to life
We have cold weather about 9 /10 months of the year we get a week of warmth and people go on like we re on the equator