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LeedsLad123
17 July 2013 20:27:23

I find warming up easier, whereas I struggle to cool down, even in shorts and a T-shirt, or no shirt (which I don't like doing in public).


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Essan
17 July 2013 20:37:52

As an aside, it's not yet been as hot as 2012


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17 July 2013 20:56:04

Don't we always wish for something we haven't got and then moan about it when we get it!  I'd forgotten just how wearing hot days can be, or maybe it's an age thing because I don't remember ever wishing it were not quite so hot, especially after wishing for a long hot summer. 


Since July started I don't think we've had a day that hasn't reached between 28 and 31c.  Last week we had a brief thunder storm but it didn't clear the air.  It's too hot to spend time in the garden and it's even opressive in the shade.  I know some places haven't had this heat but would like it and I'd be jealous if some places had it and I missed out, but I could really do with it turning down a couple of degrees now before I'm totally worn out. 


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David M Porter
17 July 2013 21:03:54


As an aside, it's not yet been as hot as 2012


Originally Posted by: Essan 


Eh? You've lost me there, Andy. I struggle to recall much if any warm, let alone hot, weather during last summer.


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johnr
17 July 2013 21:03:56


Conversely, I'm unable to do any work in the garden - or partake in any outdoor activities - atm because it's too hot to do so.  I find weather like this depressing because I am stuck indoors all day - I can't even enjoy a walk ....

It's easy to put on clothes when it's cold, but after you've removed them all, and are still too hot, what do you do then?   22c in summer with sunny skies is great because you can do anything you want outside.   Cooler, may affect some outdoor activities, hotter likewise.   Not everyone is a reptillian from Venus!

Originally Posted by: Essan 


Agree 100%. It's certainly interesting weather and fascinating to read the model discussion but it's ruining my summer activities and I will be very glad when it all breaks down. My ideal shorts and t-shirt summer's day is around 21C with a gentle breeze.


In Sardinia a few years ago in the late autumn there was some beautiful early autumn weather - sunshine, 20C and dropping only a few degrees at night. All the locals were going around in coats and jackets because they thought this was cold. Well, compared to their summer, it was but it was just great for us.


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Sevendust
17 July 2013 21:08:30

Good to see the power of British moaning in full flow


In the end, we have no control over what we get so moaning is purely therapy I guess


As for the heat and its effects, its obviously harder to work outside in those conditions but its also difficult in rain. My wife would agree with this as she is a gardener.


My job means I work in an office building which has aircon during the day so day shifts are no issue. Sleeping in the heat is not that difficult if you invest in a wall fan and take other precautions to keep your bedroom cool.....and the advice about cooling your wrists is spot on 


 

Essan
17 July 2013 21:11:55



As an aside, it's not yet been as hot as 2012


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


Eh? You've lost me there, Andy. I struggle to recall much if any warm, let alone hot, weather during last summer.


Originally Posted by: Essan 



It reached 32.4c last year

http://metofficenews.wordpress.com/2012/08/19/hottest-day-of-the-year-so-far/

The max in July last year was only 30.7c though (St James Park on the 25th)


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Medlock Vale Weather
17 July 2013 21:12:32

Apparently hanging cold wet/damp towels around the home encourages cool air flow. Not sure how that works mind you if it actually does work.


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picturesareme
17 July 2013 21:13:03

Good to see the power of British moaning in full flowUserPostedImage
In the end, we have no control over what we get so moaning is purely therapy I guessUserPostedImage
As for the heat and its effects, its obviously harder to work outside in those conditions but its also difficult in rain. My wife would agree with this as she is a gardener.
My job means I work in an office building which has aircon during the day so day shifts are no issue. Sleeping in the heat is not that difficult if you invest in a wall fan and take other precautions to keep your bedroom cool.....and the advice about cooling your wrists is spot onUserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: Sevendust 



It's even faster if you apply a cold pack to the back of the neck... Or icy cold wet towel round neck

More blood flowing through neck then wrists 😉 but wrists are good too :-))
LeedsLad123
17 July 2013 21:15:15
It seems Hampton, SW London reached 32.2C today.. so 90F breached, and getting close to last year. And besides, it's the longevity that is important. This month is far hotter for longer than any spell last year.
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Essan
17 July 2013 21:16:45

Good to see the power of British moaning in full flowUserPostedImage In the end, we have no control over what we get so moaning is purely therapy I guessUserPostedImage As for the heat and its effects, its obviously harder to work outside in those conditions but its also difficult in rain. My wife would agree with this as she is a gardener. My job means I work in an office building which has aircon during the day so day shifts are no issue. Sleeping in the heat is not that difficult if you invest in a wall fan and take other precautions to keep your bedroom cool.....and the advice about cooling your wrists is spot onUserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 

It's even faster if you apply a cold pack to the back of the neck... Or icy cold wet towel round neck More blood flowing through neck then wrists 😉 but wrists are good too :-))

Originally Posted by: Sevendust 



So you just need to go the the bathroom every 20 minutes through the night to run water over you/replace your cold comresses and you are guaranteed a good sleep


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picturesareme
17 July 2013 21:22:02

Good to see the power of British moaning in full flowUserPostedImage In the end, we have no control over what we get so moaning is purely therapy I guessUserPostedImage As for the heat and its effects, its obviously harder to work outside in those conditions but its also difficult in rain. My wife would agree with this as she is a gardener. My job means I work in an office building which has aircon during the day so day shifts are no issue. Sleeping in the heat is not that difficult if you invest in a wall fan and take other precautions to keep your bedroom cool.....and the advice about cooling your wrists is spot onUserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: Essan 

It's even faster if you apply a cold pack to the back of the neck... Or icy cold wet towel round neck More blood flowing through neck then wrists 😉 but wrists are good too :-))

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 



So you just need to go the the bathroom every 20 minutes through the night to run water over you/replace your cold comresses and you are guaranteed a good sleep UserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: Sevendust 



Or you could get one of those reusable sports gel ice packs... You put them in freezer until ready to use. :)

I tried the other day to see how long one on the back neck would take to cool me down on a hot day, within a minute I had chills. I remained feeling cool for about 5 minutes or so after. More effective then an ice lolly just not as tasty lol.
bledur
17 July 2013 21:28:22

1 or 2 really hot days 90+ is o.k . when you work outside for days on end in high temps it is different to doing a little exercise and then entering an aircon builing for the rest of the day. when younger i worked south of merced in central california. seemingly endless 100+ days. i said to a bloke from england when i first arruived , i expect you get used to it . no , he said . our average sort of summer day in england 72 degrees and a breeze is very pleasant, this for too long is a drudge . i pity the poor people crammed into hot trains and tubes round london. it must take some sticking.

johnr
17 July 2013 21:29:43


Good to see the power of British moaning in full flow


Originally Posted by: Sevendust 


Of course there is never any moaning here from hot and cold lovers where conditions are not extreme for weeks on end but I must chip in about therapy when next a Bartlett High looms


I live in a farming area and this weather is not being welcomed with open arms here. It brings back memories for me of my '76 summer job of bale carting and stacking. My fluid intake seemed near permanent and after each cartload virtually passing out under the yard tap with all clothing soaked, ready for the next one. Things have changed since then but it's not all about sitting in air conditoned cabs.


On a plus point, it's good for archaeological crop marks, so that might be some recompense for being fried and dehydrating from digging holes for Roman roads while this weather continues.


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Essan
17 July 2013 21:32:34

Good to see the power of British moaning in full flowUserPostedImage In the end, we have no control over what we get so moaning is purely therapy I guessUserPostedImage As for the heat and its effects, its obviously harder to work outside in those conditions but its also difficult in rain. My wife would agree with this as she is a gardener. My job means I work in an office building which has aircon during the day so day shifts are no issue. Sleeping in the heat is not that difficult if you invest in a wall fan and take other precautions to keep your bedroom cool.....and the advice about cooling your wrists is spot onUserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 

It's even faster if you apply a cold pack to the back of the neck... Or icy cold wet towel round neck More blood flowing through neck then wrists 😉 but wrists are good too :-))

Originally Posted by: Essan 

So you just need to go the the bathroom every 20 minutes through the night to run water over you/replace your cold comresses and you are guaranteed a good sleep UserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 

Or you could get one of those reusable sports gel ice packs... You put them in freezer until ready to use. 🙂 I tried the other day to see how long one on the back neck would take to cool me down on a hot day, within a minute I had chills. I remained feeling cool for about 5 minutes or so after. More effective then an ice lolly just not as tasty lol.

Originally Posted by: Sevendust 



So you just need to replace it every 5 minutes through the night to ensure a good night's sleep


Andy
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DeeDee
17 July 2013 21:38:49
I'm going for the Andy Murray technique : wet tea towels in the freezer. Change every hour, so effective.

BTW BBC weather, today officially hotest day @ 32c

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Rob K
17 July 2013 21:43:42

It seems Hampton, SW London reached 32.2C today.. so 90F breached

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 


Nitpick: 32.2C is only 89.96F  


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LeedsLad123
17 July 2013 21:45:03


It seems Hampton, SW London reached 32.2C today.. so 90F breached

Originally Posted by: Rob K 


Nitpick: 32.2C is only 89.96F  


Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 


I googled 90F in C and it said 32.22222C.


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Steam Fog
17 July 2013 21:47:12

It seems Hampton, SW London reached 32.2C today.. so 90F breached

Originally Posted by: Rob K 


Nitpick: 32.2C is only 89.96FUserPostedImageUserPostedImage

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 



According to someone I've made up it was actually 32.223 but they rounded down. So 90F+ 😉
Saint Snow
17 July 2013 21:47:38

I had chills.

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 


 


Were they multiplyin'?



 


We've had the ceiling fan on through the night the past week or so, with the windows open. That's all I need. But then, I tend to have a sit outside for 15-20 mins before going to bed, and that cools me down so I'm not all sweaty when I do turn in.


But hey, a bit of a warmer-than-ideal sleep time is a tiny price to pay for this glorious summer weather. May it last all through August, too!


 


 


 



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Sevendust
17 July 2013 21:48:47


It seems Hampton, SW London reached 32.2C today.. so 90F breached

Originally Posted by: Rob K 


Nitpick: 32.2C is only 89.96F  


Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 


Andy (Essan) would be proud of you

Steam Fog
17 July 2013 21:49:01

... glorious summer weather. May it last all through August, too!

Originally Posted by: Saint Snow 



Oh yes!

LeedsLad123
17 July 2013 21:57:32
A bit off-topic, but can anyone see a noctilucent display? Think there are faint noctilucent clouds to the NW of here.
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Medlock Vale Weather
17 July 2013 21:57:35

Tomorrow looks a bit unpleasant here - hardly any wind and likely the hottest day so far. I don't mind the high 20's as long as there's a nice breeze, makes sitting out in it more bearable. 


Alan in Medlock Valley - Oldham's frost hollow. 103 metres above sea level.
What is a frost hollow? http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/wxfacts/Frost-hollow.htm 
Jiries
17 July 2013 22:08:41

Today min and max was 17.6C to 33.8C.

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