Hot - In The Uk, Hot, And... Ugh!

[Hashi]

Don't know how much other UK dwellers are affected at the moment, but in the London area, things aren't pretty. I'm feeling frustrated talking to friends near the coast who are saying, oh yes it's lovely here but we heard on the news about London....

London is HIDEOUS!

Just thought I'd share.

Very unhappy bunny in the London area.

 

[WillThereBeCake]

I didn't "like" your post Hashi because I truly feel for you. I have friends in London and you are having the kind of weather that hits the SE US. My friends (middle aged) are saying they have never experienced anything like it. It is miserable weather and I hope it passes quickly.

I also heard that your health ministry is advising to drink plenty of fluids. So, be sure not to drink solids and remember that wine is a liquid. :)

 

[LostWorld]

It's been in the mid 90's here in the Boston area.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I really feel for you. I hate it when it gets unbearably hot. It has been hot here too and I live in Southern California. Stay as cool as you can. Take care of you.

 

[cherryblossom]

I think the problem is that we are so used to the weather being pretty nondescript and easy to cope with, we aren't prepared for the heat. Just as in the winter, when a particularly cold spell hits, we are not prepared for it.

Motorways have been melting, and train tracks buckling, due to the heat. Neither homes or offices (or the London underground!) have air conditioning, because the costs can't be justified for a few hot weeks every 10-30 years!

We have lots of nondescript weather, neither too hot, or too cold, too dry or too wet. Every so often we are caught out by extremes, and neither the infrastructure or individuals can deal with it. Every so often we have a weather crisis - snow, heat, floods, drought.

I don't know about others, but I'd be happy with a steady 20 - 24 degrees C (0 humidity), with a gentle breeze by day, followed by about 12 degrees C at night with plenty of rain to water the plants, flowers and crops. I think that would suit me just fine. Is that too much to ask? :cool:

 

[Abstract]

I feel like a cross between a fast melting ice-cream cone and a grape in the process of being made into a raisin. :barefoot:

Somehow these temperatures always feel different in London to how they feel abroad. We are just not geared for it!!!

But I am glad it isn't just me that is fed up as most of those around me seem to be loving it all in all.

And of course we are doing the classic British thing of winging about weather! :oops::D

Is that too much to ask?

Hmmm.... :whistling:

 

[JustBe]

I'm with you Hashi! I'm melting! Even though I live in the States I'm a cold weather northeastern kinda girl!:wtf: (Kira hates the heat too!)

 

[Whitneys story]

It is everywhere! I recall hearing in the 70's that our weather is similar to Uk. London fog and rain.

100 in the shade today. Flat out disgusting in WA. Stay safe and hydrated everyone. I am starting a new fashion. Wet scarf around the neck. Take the socks off. Fastest way to cool the body temp!

@Willtherebecake, Still laughing at that one :)

 

[Hashi]

I had the boiler serviced yesterday and they had to put the heating on to test it. :eek:

Take the socks off. Fastest way to cool the body temp!

Whitney, I haven't worn socks for weeks! I'm at home and practically EVERYTHING is off. I have to keep some clothes next to my front door to remind me to put them on before I open it. :p

I haven't tried a wet scarf around the neck, will consider that one.

Having previously lived in a very hot South East Asian climate, my best tips for coping with heat are:

- Tie something cold against the inside of each wrist. Best is a small gel pack out of the freezer.
- Wrap a towel round your pillow and if possible have a large, thin towel over you as you sleep - keeps you much cooler than a cotton cover or no cover.
- Drink lukewarm water, not cold. Cold shocks the body and actually disrupts temperature regulation.
- It's also good to keep a small thin towel around your neck when you go out. Where I lived in SE Asia this was normal. Even the best dressed people did it, and there were cute towels on sale everywhere. Here you have to weigh up the impact if you want to make a fashion statement.

But it's cooler today! Ahhhhhhhh........

 

[JustBe]

I thought I was the only one who Stripped down and had to keep clothes by the door!

The power went out for awhile last night...NO breeze, NO fans! :eek: Please let this heat end soon!

 

[Abstract]

I am also a semi stripper and clothes at door keeper... :D

 

[Hashi]

Good job we're not all on webcam!