So who’s actually enjoying this heat wave?

I guess the cleaner does mind the heat and cleaning is physically tiring, far worse in the heat

I don't mind the heat, its not unbearable (south east) and I can WFH

I am pissed off my cleaner has cancelled again though.

Do t think you'd need a hairdryer. Hair would soon dry in the heat and at least be clean

I'm quite aware thanks I spend 2 months a year in 30plus temperatures in Asia. But strangely enough they don't put weather warnings at 35 degrees

It was hotter yesterday and will be hotter tomorrow

Lots of us moved work hours to finish 4 or before at work so we can enjoy it after the hottest part of the day. It's lovely. Plants are loving it, everything in garden is active, all water provided is being permanently used. Birds are really active. Fun to watch. But we are only on 30c according to my shaded thermostat. Anything above would not be as fun.

I don't mind this weather, it's 34°C at the moment in Surrey. Back home, this is typical summer weather. Once it gets hot in June, it doesn't cool down until September. In UK, this kind of weather doesn't last long.
I struggle when temp go over 40C and then you get lots of fires, when everything is burning, and the fire brigade struggles to keep the fire in control. Yeah, that's not a nice place to be in, and I've been through it a few times.

I used to love hot weather and couldn't wait for it to arrive, but this is just too much. Yesterday was 35 (South coast) and last night was just dreadful. It was over 30 in the bedroom, tried the sofa bit it's fabric and felt sweltering. Stopped sweating around 4.30 and got 2 hours' sleep before I woke up with cramp in my legs! Today is even worse - 34 at the moment with a feels like temp of 38! I just hope the coming storms clear the air a bit and we can go back to a reasonable 26/27!

Edited to say I haven't done any housework, my hair is filthy because I can't bear the thought of using a hairdryer/tongs and I've lost my appetite!

I'm enjoying it but its 26 degrees now here so not as hot compared to some areas. I'm not working today but I do walk everywhere so took a water bottle with me. I like eating out in our garden, doing the school run in the sunshine and generally just enjoy warm weather. I know this will be short lived since we are in Scotland so am just enjoying it. Yes it is harder whilst at work as some places dont have air-conditioning but we don't get this weather often so I am not complaining.

Im draping wet tea towels over mine.

Hate it

I don't mind it. It's the UK - it won't last forever.
Work is quite stuffy, but I've enjoyed sitting in my garden early in the morning and late evening, and slobbing out with the fan on, reading. I'd love to be by the sea somewhere, but can't have it all.

I’m loving it, virtually living outdoors in the shade. Load more conversation with DD rather than just watching tv.

No aircon so find sleeping hard.
Have had enough of it.

How would make the most of 35 degrees? Just out of interest. Sadly I don’t have a pool or sea nearby and walking in it is unbearable.

Oh and I can’t describe how humid it is which makes a difference too. It is not a dry heat and there’s no respite even at night. As the houses are retaining all the heat.

28 is fine. We’re currently at 33-34 here in Bucks. It depends where you are. There’s a pocket of the SE that’s still under a red warning for tomorrow now. It really is hellish once you get to 35 plus. It’s quite a big difference.

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!).

Alas, didn't feel like it when I was sharing my classroom with a group of year 10s and an inspector with the thermometer on 33 C.

I'm in the SE and its 34. You can't walk directly in the sun it's absolutely unbearable. This is from me who absolutely worships the hot sunny days.

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

No im not in the SE but if i was i would still be enjoying it and making the most of it. I understand what high temps feel like. I’m actively disappointed it’s only 27 degrees in my little corner of the earth.

If he doesn't like too much water try putting your hand in his water bowl and just sprinkling some onto his neck. I did this with my cat yesterday and she was a bit miffed but glad of it!

Hope you find a solution. I feel for animals in this heat.

Thanks for the tips! For some reason he doesn’t like me tipping water on him - I’m gonna give it another go though as he doesn’t seem to know what is best for him. I’ve given him a cold towel to lay on but he’s avoiding that!

He ate the last cooling mat I bought 😂 labs! I’m off to see if there’s anythingI can order to help him though.

It depends so much on where you live. I’m betting you’re not in the SE

I used to tip cold water onto my dog when she was hot. She loved it and it cooled her right down
Also she had a cooling mat.

Kind of feels like life is on hold a bit and I don’t love that. I’m worried about my poor dog. For the first few nights he shat all over the living room floor which is not like him. I have a fan pointed at him and he has early walks but we are all knackered.

Felt like my internal organs were boiling last night. Even the one aircon unit wouldn’t get the temp down. It really is brutal in the SE. The buildings are holding on to the heat and there’s no respite. Little sleep - two cold showers in the night.

So no 35 degrees in this country is no fun. Love mid twenties though when you can actually go outside and enjoy it.

I do hate the cold weather but those that love this - is it 35 where you are and what are you doing in 35 degrees that is pleasant?

If I didn’t have my dog I’d be checking in to an air conditioned hotel.