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What are you planning on doing in the heatwave ?

222 replies

Popsicalpop · 19/05/2026 20:07

I thinking seaside

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Mydogisagentleman · 19/05/2026 20:48

Am in Spain and have been for 2 months, one more to go. It's 21.45 and still 24 degrees.
I walk the dog first and last thing

Tuxedomaddness · 19/05/2026 20:48

24c is not a feckin heatwave

youalright · 19/05/2026 20:48

Anxietyxxx · 19/05/2026 20:15

Im going to okay i had A/C fitted in december 2023 in all rooms.
Learned from the last heatwave, im not gonna cope with that again.
I also have 2 flat gel cooling pillow that i put in the fridge, one for my head and one for my feet.

I allso have a memory fome cooling pillow, and to large tower fans.
Will stock up on Ice and ice lollys.
Yes i think that will do it.

When can I move in?

TheBeaTgoeson1 · 19/05/2026 20:49

I’ll have my summer clothes on, and will take the dogs swimming, and maybe myself.

There will be plenty of beers in the fridge, and I’ll be making some feta dip, and cooking some gorgeous food. My kindle will be charged and then I’ll read, and relax.

Joy.

JacknDiane · 19/05/2026 20:50

Work unfortunately

StonwEd · 19/05/2026 20:51

20 degrees here this weekend and loads of rain Saturday. Yay.

Shitzngiggles · 19/05/2026 20:51

youalright · 19/05/2026 20:47

Well done on your weight loss thats amazing. I hope you have a great holiday

Thank you. I'm so looking forward to it. Last holiday back in September I deleted everything single photo DH took of me.

EveryKneeShallBow · 19/05/2026 20:53

Nothing forecast here.

aintnospringchicken · 19/05/2026 20:55

No heatwave forecast where I am.

Putmedownfor5shagger · 19/05/2026 21:12

We're getting on a ferry to France where its due to be hotter than here. Nothing but baguettes, swimming and frites for a week. I can't wait!

Meadowfinch · 19/05/2026 21:19

I'm running a charity 10k 😅

Middlemarch123 · 19/05/2026 21:21

27c predicted here by Friday. That’s not even warm for running on freezing me. I might take off my oodie, turn the heating off for a few hours and not cuddle a hot water bottle all day. But the electric blanket and heated throw are non negotiable. Mid thirties, then I’m open to discussing.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 19/05/2026 21:23

Got a bbq Saturday afternoon. I intend to get drunk as a skunk. Will get sambuca.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 19/05/2026 21:25

Heatwave in London is set to start this Friday with 27 degrees and continue to next Thursday. I need to repaint my toenails or get them painted.

Passthecake30 · 19/05/2026 21:29

Laundry

EveryDayisFriday · 19/05/2026 21:30

We're camping this weekend and looking forward to a bit sun hopefully.

SabreIsMyFave · 19/05/2026 21:30

Going to a lake not too far from me where you can wild swim in it. Going with my friend (DH is at work.) Planning it for Friday. Hope it is nice. Smile

CurdinHenry · 19/05/2026 21:31

Celebrate not living in the south!

BoarBrush · 19/05/2026 21:33

Sitting on jury duty! Tbf, I don't think we're actually getting it here in Scotland. I shall dream of fence painting, potting my seeds, planting my dahlias and having a reward beer or two in the garden.

TheChosenTwo · 19/05/2026 21:36

Middlemarch123 · 19/05/2026 21:21

27c predicted here by Friday. That’s not even warm for running on freezing me. I might take off my oodie, turn the heating off for a few hours and not cuddle a hot water bottle all day. But the electric blanket and heated throw are non negotiable. Mid thirties, then I’m open to discussing.

Ugh same, I’m never warm so this ‘heatwave’ might help me defrost a little but I’ll be very surprised if I’m not sleeping under my electric blanket at night still!
im optimistic I’ll be able to get my legs out during the days though at least. We’ve got some friends round for drinks and food on Saturday, Sunday I think my family are coming round and Monday I’m hopefully going to be parking my arse on a sunlounger in the garden.
25 - 30 is nice and pleasant but not what I consider a heatwave - I’m still looking forward to maybe not wearing thermal top and bottoms though!

Bryonyberries · 19/05/2026 21:39

Do the garden or maybe a trip to the beach. It will be a lovely temperature for a few days. I struggle once it gets to about 28c or more but only if I have to work in it.

I was looking at memories from 2020 on this day - family was in teeshirts and shorts and the pool was being set up! Today I am in a jumper and debating about putting heating on…

Lykia · 19/05/2026 21:41

Lounging by the outdoor pool at David Lloyd. I’ve booked next week off so it’ll be like being on holiday.

mindutopia · 19/05/2026 21:42

Mostly being at home playing in the garden and kids will swim in the river or with neighbours in their pond. I’ll do some gardening. Dh wants to take dc wild camping for a few days, but I will stay home to look after the animals.

We live where everyone comes on holiday and I’d rather poke my eye out than go to the beach on a sunny day in the school holidays. 😂

Countrylife2002 · 19/05/2026 21:42

mumofoneAloneandwell · 19/05/2026 20:26

I'm jealous of you 😫

Not sure, op, i must do SOMETHING

I’ve bought 2 aircon units, and looking forward to trying them out. Last summer was me done trying to cope in heat

PatsFishTank · 19/05/2026 21:42

Heatwave? We're due a couple of days of 21C before it starts raining again. I'd just be glad of a chance get out of jeans and jumpers and turn the heating off.

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