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So who’s actually enjoying this heat wave?

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Jellycat1313 · 24/06/2026 19:38

So we all know that mumsnetters love a good argy bargy over Summer vs Winter.

Are people actually enjoying this heat? If you are, what is it about it that you like?

Yabu - it’s great I love it
Yanbu - it’s too hot

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SideboobToYouToo · 25/06/2026 16:26

Shinyhappyapple · 25/06/2026 15:50

But they haven’t necessarily lived in warmer climes at the life stage they are currently.

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And some of us had, by the age of 21 so an incredibly patronising thing to say really

Lauren1983 · 25/06/2026 16:21

Not me! Currently 35 degrees but BBC Weather app says feels 43. We have 3 fans running with a bowl of ice in front of 2 of them but it is so uncomfortable. DP is currently sitting in a cold bath as he is starting to feel unwell. Luckily no pets to worry about.

Shinyhappyapple · 25/06/2026 15:50

Honeyhonay · 25/06/2026 15:19

I’m sure even northerners have experienced being in different places.

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But they haven’t necessarily lived in warmer climes at the life stage they are currently.

socks1107 · 25/06/2026 15:48

Not really enjoying this. Is far too hot tbh.
The tune was awful on Tuesday, no fans in my office and the train home had broken windows. By the time I got home I was broken!

it’s far too intense at these temperatures for me to enjoy much

frozendaisy · 25/06/2026 15:42

Having a lovely day here

SideboobToYouToo · 25/06/2026 15:42

Honeyhonay · 25/06/2026 15:19

I’m sure even northerners have experienced being in different places.

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Don't be silly, we're born and never go further than 5 miles for life, not a clue about anywhere else, no idea what the international airport 40 mins away is even for.

Shinyhappyapple · 25/06/2026 15:42

@PistachioTiramisu
can you not just wash your hair and leave it to dry naturally? Wet hair is cooling in itself. I’ve just had a cut and colour with my mobile hairdresser and I r just said to her to leave it to dry off by itself.

SideboobToYouToo · 25/06/2026 15:40

Peachylove802 · 25/06/2026 15:32

Okay so it's 37 degrees right now where I am, where have YOU been thats 37 degrees, with NO aircon at night?

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Western Australia, tiny little place called Agnew, it's a minesite, I worked in the tin shed pub there, 43 degrees.

Shinyhappyapple · 25/06/2026 15:38

Delatron · 25/06/2026 13:14

Thank you. He is now tolerating a wet tea towel under him! I shall keep sprinkling a bit of water on him and build up his tolerance.

It’s so hard watching them be uncomfortable. I am having to pay more attention to him than my kids (who are teenagers to be fair!).

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I realised yesterday that our fans are all on the level for me and DH so I’ve put another one at floor level pointing directly at where my dog is lying . Not sure he appreciates it though as he keeps wanting to go and lie in the full sun. Stupid animal !

Shinyhappyapple · 25/06/2026 15:33

Thechaseison71 · 25/06/2026 12:51

I'm also in SE and it's saying high of 28

Are you on the coast? As from what I’ve seen on the weather map, the really hot weather doesn’t seem to reach the coast.

Peachylove802 · 25/06/2026 15:32

SideboobToYouToo · 25/06/2026 15:23

You say that like none of us have ever left Scotland.

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Okay so it's 37 degrees right now where I am, where have YOU been thats 37 degrees, with NO aircon at night?

Peachylove802 · 25/06/2026 15:32

Honeyhonay · 25/06/2026 15:19

I’m sure even northerners have experienced being in different places.

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Yeah but likely with aircon at night.

SideboobToYouToo · 25/06/2026 15:23

Peachylove802 · 25/06/2026 15:16

If you are up north or even scotland then you honestly have no idea how awful 35 degree weather is with no aircon. I'd be loving life if it was a nice 22 degrees. Thank god today is the last very warm day.

You say that like none of us have ever left Scotland.

Honeyhonay · 25/06/2026 15:19

Peachylove802 · 25/06/2026 15:16

If you are up north or even scotland then you honestly have no idea how awful 35 degree weather is with no aircon. I'd be loving life if it was a nice 22 degrees. Thank god today is the last very warm day.

I’m sure even northerners have experienced being in different places.

Peachylove802 · 25/06/2026 15:16

If you are up north or even scotland then you honestly have no idea how awful 35 degree weather is with no aircon. I'd be loving life if it was a nice 22 degrees. Thank god today is the last very warm day.

SideboobToYouToo · 25/06/2026 15:05

AgnesMcDoo · 25/06/2026 14:46

It’s glorious in Scotland. We’ve had several days of nice weather. That’s a heatwave for us.

Loving it.

I'm following the weather down to London tonight and can't wait, I love the sun

AhhhSchtop · 25/06/2026 15:04

25-29 degrees and I’m in my element - wish we had consistent summer months of nice, warm weather.

But 30 degrees + in London is just too much. I can’t sleep and I’ve got no energy, if I was sitting underneath a big parasol by a pool or beach with nothing to do but relax it would be a different matter.

Beachforever · 25/06/2026 14:55

I really suffer in the cold. I have Raynauds and feel the cold very easily.

Give me hot, sunny days! I’m in my element. It’s tough to work at home in the heat but better than being cold.

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePleaseBarista · 25/06/2026 14:54

AgnesMcDoo · 25/06/2026 14:46

It’s glorious in Scotland. We’ve had several days of nice weather. That’s a heatwave for us.

Loving it.

Currently sat on the west coast with my iced coffee basking in 28 degrees and it’s perfect.

Allseeingallknowing · 25/06/2026 14:50

Comeonenglandtonite · 25/06/2026 11:03

Me too

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And me- this heat renders me incapable of of everything

AgnesMcDoo · 25/06/2026 14:46

It’s glorious in Scotland. We’ve had several days of nice weather. That’s a heatwave for us.

Loving it.

juldan · 25/06/2026 14:43

I am in Berkshire and I will take this over the wet and grey weather we have most of the year.
I love sitting outside in the mornings and evenings, not having to put much clothing on.
I work at school and love the shorter working days and finishing at 12.40.
It is nice not to have to put much effort into cooking for a change and eat simple things instead.
However, the temperature at the house at night and the lack of air flow is the one thing I dislike. Had to resort to sleeping on the mattress in my living as upstairs is unbearable.

TeflonMom · 25/06/2026 14:38

I also love the heat. I hate the relentless grey and rain. I think I’m a lizard person though because I’m always cold except for right now. This is nice and warm

Anononony · 25/06/2026 14:38

I am! My house is a lovely temperature generally, I've got a tan, even my legs are getting some colour!

Driving isn't great as my aircon has gone, if I had that it'd be perfect

Kids are at school and doing sports as normal (with some additional breaks and safety measures), our workshop is underground so feels very cool

I run cool though and struggle to get warm enough when it's cold, so summer suits me better

ETA our temps are 32c, with a feels like temp of 34c

Notmycircusnotmyotter · 25/06/2026 14:33

Evidently. I guess I've saved £60.