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

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

Originally Posted by: Essan 

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: picturesareme 

Originally Posted by: Sevendust 

Another great day, high of 26.1c, currently 21.7c. Sleeping has been fine during this spell as the temperature is usually always been below 20c by 10pm, so with all the windows wide open the house cools nicely. Still waiting for a 30c in Yorkshire but looks cooler after tomorrow with an easterly influence.

Originally Posted by: Tim A 

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.

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 

Originally Posted by: Tim A 

Currently 22.8c at almost midnight 🤤 😁

Originally Posted by: Matty H 

Originally Posted by: Matty H 

Very few people do physical work these days, a symptom of our rubbish economy.

That said, I do commute to work by bike a decent distance so I do work up an honest sweat every day in this weather. TBH I would rather be working outside in the heat than in this fridge-like office. I've been cracking through the gardening at the weekends - the hotter the better. What puts me off getting out to do physical work is when it is cold, wet or windy. You can always cool off, but warming up is often harder, I find.

Originally Posted by: bledur 

I doubt you will find many backers for that statement. The only way to cool off is by jumping into the sea, or a swimming pool, neither of which are available to the majority.

Originally Posted by: bledur 

Another great day, high of 26.1c, currently 21.7c. Sleeping has been fine during this spell as the temperature is usually always been below 20c by 10pm, so with all the windows wide open the house cools nicely. Still waiting for a 30c in Yorkshire but looks cooler after tomorrow with an easterly influence.

Originally Posted by: Medlock Vale Weather 

With these lurking on the walls outside as far as I'm concerned its not warm enough to be leaving windows wide open on a night just yet!! (Shudder)

Originally Posted by: picturesareme 

We've had lots of large spiders in the house especially the past few months more than most years we can remember, we don't usually see many until the Autumn, wonder if they could sense a long drawn out Summer?? 

Originally Posted by: Tim A 

Originally Posted by: bledur 

I, like most, enjoy variety and extremes, but the present conditions have now become boring (apart from the scantily clad girls) so its time for a change. Lets have some wind, rain, fog, snow (some hope) anything for a change. Not many agree with me it seems.

Haway the lads

quite agree with you dougie . grafting in this heat is truly tiring. roll on the wind and rain. actually as a matter of interest how many of you that claim to love the heat do physical work outside all day?

Originally Posted by: Gusty 

Very few people do physical work these days, a symptom of our rubbish economy.

That said, I do commute to work by bike a decent distance so I do work up an honest sweat every day in this weather. TBH I would rather be working outside in the heat than in this fridge-like office. I've been cracking through the gardening at the weekends - the hotter the better. What puts me off getting out to do physical work is when it is cold, wet or windy. You can always cool off, but warming up is often harder, I find.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 

I doubt you will find many backers for that statement. The only way to cool off is by jumping into the sea, or a swimming pool, neither of which are available to the majority.

Originally Posted by: Dougie 

I back his statement

Last time I checked, the sea was available to all. It didn't require tickets or invitation.

In response to the other question from bluder, I do gas auditing all day everyday. That means in and out of flats and houses, up and down stairs and elevators all day. Many of these top floor flats can be incredibly hot. I just get on with it. No moaning.

We're off to a warm start here this morning. It's currently 18.8c

Originally Posted by: Rob K 

I'm struggling with your comments too Dougie.

Can you simply not sit in a cool bath ot have a cool shower and then go and sit in the shade. Even on the warmest days there is just enough breeze around to speed up the cooling process ? 

Originally Posted by: bledur 

Clouds gradually clearing here, and it's already 17.9C after a low of 17.0C. Could be a hot one today..

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 

Originally Posted by: bledur 

perfect example of urban heat.....overnight low here in the countryside of 15.5c

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123 

perfect example of urban heat.....overnight low here in the countryside of 15.5c

Originally Posted by: LeedsLad123