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Heatwaves - do you like them or loathe them?

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Afternooninthepark · 24/07/2019 16:10

I have to say that as much as I hate winter, I just can not tolerate excessive heat. The older I am getting the less I seem to handle these humid, extra hot, sticky days. I feel completely worn out, weak and shaky, really nauseous and down right moody. I can’t sleep so feel shattered too. Dh on the other hand (who also works outside) loves it, whilst I seem to be roasting And wilting from the inside out, he is calm and mellow and says if you pace yourself it’s great!
Mine you, I shouldn’t moan as it’ll probably be pissing it down when we go on our hols to Somerset in two weeks!!

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Cobblersandhogwash · 25/07/2019 09:08

I don't mind the heat if I'm near a beach or a pool.

However, I near neither and so am not at all comfortable.

LoafOfSellotape · 25/07/2019 09:14

I mean, it’s not really a heatwave it’s just summer

But it's not just summer it's supposed to be the hottest day on record in some parts of the UK today.

HeadintheiClouds · 25/07/2019 11:55

Second that; since when was 38 degrees “just summer”? You can almost see the mugginess in London, I suppose it’s just heat haze but it feels like an actual tangible thing surrounding you. It’s really horrible.

LoafOfSellotape · 25/07/2019 12:09

Trains are affected so not been running, definitely a bit more than just summer.

U2HasTheEdge · 25/07/2019 13:09

It is going to be 25c here tomorrow with thundery showers. Weekend looks shit with temps around 21c and rain. So last day of the heatwave.

I love summer. 33c is a little hotter than I would like and I have felt too hot at times but I prefer this than the weather we have forecasted for the weekend.

VioletCharlotte · 25/07/2019 13:22

I don't like extreme heat like this. Low 20's is plenty warm enough for me. I hate not being able to do anything, even walk to the shop or cook a proper meal, as it's just too hot.

formerbabe · 25/07/2019 14:00

I hate not being able to do anything, even walk to the shop or cook a proper meal, as it's just too hot

Same. The simplest things are so hard in this weather. I want to wash my hair but can't face the hairdryer. I can't get on with the housework or cook. Don't want to walk to park with the kids.

Afternooninthepark · 25/07/2019 16:11

I hate to say it but I’m looking forward to the shittier weather at the weekend, this is just a bit too much. I’ve just taken a cold shower, walked downstairs and am as sticky as before I showered!

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