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to think people saying it's much hotter elsewhere should stop

105 replies

notanevilstepmother · 19/06/2017 08:45

Other places have the infrastructure to deal with hotter weather or colder weather as appropriate.

I'm fine when it gets cold and I can always add another layer.

I really can't go to work naked.

As for whoever it was that thought walking dogs at night and not during the day was being precious first doggy, their paws burn. Please don't walk them on hot pavements.

Off to sit in the car which is the only place with air con.

OP posts:
LittleCandle · 19/06/2017 12:03

I walked the dog early this morning and he was still panting and hot when we got back nothing to do with him dashing around like a mad thing . I was planning on doing the same tomorrow morning if it is still as hot, but have just been called in to an early morning meeting at work (oh joy!) so won't be doing that! Unless I go even earlier and I'm so not a morning person!

rinabean · 19/06/2017 12:07

People are posting that their kid is in hospital and their work does not allow for cooler clothes but it doesn't stop other people continuing on and on that it hurts no-one and everyone just needs to be sensible and stay at home naked (everyone's home also has at least two levels, one of which is ground level, and windows on more than one side, as is a well known legal requirement, obviously)

If the heat doesn't kill anyone why do people keep, you know, dying from it. Probably a bunch of whingers, bet they'd die in the coldest parts of winter too!!

Spudlet · 19/06/2017 12:09

I hate hot weather. When I rule the world, we shall skip straight from spring temperatures to autumn temperatures, with none of this silly 'hot' malarkey. Wink

I did live in Italy for a while, and this would be late spring temperatures where I was. But the whole place was set up to deal with it. Tiled or marble floors, balconies set on the shadier side of the building and heavy curtains that you could draw around the balcony on the sunny side to keep the sun out. Shutters that you could have semi-open for a breeze. It made for a far nicer experience of living so of course everyone copes better there. Whereas my house here is sweltering - but is far nicer to live in for the winter. It's like comparing apples to oranges saying we should all suddenly behave like Italians. Our houses just aren't built for it.

HeffalumpsnWoozles · 19/06/2017 12:12

I moan every time and have commented on a few posts on MN, the very hot days 28c - 34c my anxiety is crippling but life has to go on albeit feeling like I am going to die most of the day.

I work in a very hot environment so there really is no escaping it, all you can do is keep drinking water & shovel down beta blockers Sad

CrowyMcCrowFace · 19/06/2017 12:18

It's 40° here, but I have a house with marble floors, double height ceilings, & air con in every room - which I never switch on because I'm too tight, but it's there if needed.

Dress code for work (I'm a teacher) is relaxed by comparison with UK. School building also has lavish AC. Kids are in frocks/short sleeved shirts/shorts, all in cotton.

It's Ramadan so school day finishes at 1.30 & I generally spend the afternoon in the pool. (Not drinking water in this heat is a bugger though...).

So yes, it's definitely easier in a country with customary dry heat - the infrastructure & strategies are in place

Tbh, given summers in 'temperate' countries are likely to get hotter, the best thing people in the UK could perhaps be doing might be lobbying their workplace /dc's schools re dress code & working hours. There are really simple adjustments that could make a big difference.

superfluffyanimal · 19/06/2017 12:48

It's 32c here currently, the bottom of my flip flop melted when I stood a while in direct sun on hot concrete

Gwenhwyfar · 19/06/2017 13:15

"so pointless and nasty and unhelpful. Whilst, you are allowed to be nasty and unhelpful, I just wish people wouldn't!"

Nobody's being nasty NuffSaid, are they, just disagreeing.

Gwenhwyfar · 19/06/2017 13:18

"Possibly not the best turn of phrase given that seasonally related deaths apparently go up once it gets past 25 degrees..."

Usually for vulnerable, particularly elderly people. If you're young or middle aged and healthy, 30 degrees won't kill you.

Gwenhwyfar · 19/06/2017 13:20

"And gwen mine doesn't, I work from home anyway, but there are most certainly people working or studying in environments where heavy clothes even in hot weather are compulsory."

I've never heard of a non-uniform workplace where blazers are compulsory for women. Smart clothes, yes, but there are different ways of doing that although I agree that we don't have as many options of office wear for heat as they would in a hot country. What have you done about your nasty bosses? Are you in a union?

I did say in my original post that it's different for people who wear specific work uniforms.

WallToWallBastards · 19/06/2017 13:20

I was surprised at how easily I coped with heat in Australia, 30+ even though it was winter and I did see people walking round in hats and coats Shock but the pavements were fully lined with trees and shade everywhere I went and there was water taps about and locals bollocking the British tourists for sunbathing

The humidity does my asthma in as well. Yesterday I was knackered, wheezing and it hurt to walk. I also vomit instead of sweating properly which is delightful.

TheWeeBabySeamus1 · 19/06/2017 13:22

I can't stand the heat, not just here but on holiday too. The thermostat in my house was 32 yesterday and it was still at 29 just before midnight Sad I'm hot, sticky and itchy (both my hay fever and eczema flare up in this heat) and I just want to lie in a cold bath all day (don't think my toddler would be impressed though) Grin

Bring on the winter!

brasty · 19/06/2017 14:37

In fairness sitting by the side of a pool in a hot country drinking a cold drink, is very different to working and doing everyday stuff.

CrawlingNotRunning · 19/06/2017 14:40

DH was stuck on a train yesterday for an extra hour. They couldn't move because the rails were too hot. I just don't understand why our transport system works in such a limited weather and temperature spectrum.

Do other countries have this problem?

CrawlingNotRunning · 19/06/2017 14:42

What do people do about walking their dogs in really hot counties like the Middles Eastern ones?

Clalpolly · 19/06/2017 14:49

Poor pup. Hope they heal soon

brasty · 19/06/2017 14:50

I was wondering that. I have been abroad when it has been very very hot and seen plenty of dogs.

CrawlingNotRunning · 19/06/2017 14:50

And what I find totally ridiculous is that my dc have to wear long trousers, blazers, shirt and tie in this weather. How is that conducive to learning? These are old buildings without air conditioning and huge windows.

ShoesHaveSouls · 19/06/2017 15:31

Just got an email from DS's school that they do not not have to wear blazers or ties until the end of term. Which is eminently sensible - do all schools not do this?

TheDogAteMyGoatskinVellum · 19/06/2017 15:47

Once again gwen, I work from home. It isn't my bosses I'm talking about. Re blazers for women, personally I've never encountered that being compulsory outside school, although of course school children are people too (as are men). But there have been posts on here talking about compulsory jackets. Just because it isn't within one's personal experience, doesn't mean it isn't happening.

So again, all the twittering about how people just need to dress wisely isn't helpful. And to be fair it's not just you.

Gwenhwyfar · 20/06/2017 12:39

"Just because it isn't within one's personal experience, doesn't mean it isn't happening."

No, but it means that unless you know it's common you can't base an argument on it.

gruffalo13 · 20/06/2017 13:20

I've never been to the UK, but I've heard the saying "Only Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun"

Or something like that.

TheDogAteMyGoatskinVellum · 20/06/2017 14:15

No, but it means that unless you know it's common you can't base an argument on it.

You most certainly can when your argument is that the advice isn't helpful for people who aren't able to exercise choice about what they wear. Unless you're trying to suggest that they're such a rare minority they don't need to be mentioned?

And really, there comes a point when you're adding so many caveats that it becomes a bit pointless. If you're having to say oh well obviously what I'm saying doesn't apply to people who have to wear uniforms at work, or protective gear, or school kids, or people who aren't in unions... it's difficult to delude yourself that you're being particularly helpful.

Groupie123 · 20/06/2017 14:18

The one day it started to snow in the part of India where dh's family's from, everyone lost their shit. Every place handles extremes of temperature differently

UsernameInvalid66 · 20/06/2017 14:38

I am very fair-skinned and dislike hot weather anywhere, including on holiday (I don't go on holiday to hot places). I try not to actively moan about the heat, but if someone says to me, "Isn't this weather gorgeous?" I sometimes can't resist saying something like, "Well, it's not for me."

But that dog paw pic is another level of uncomfortable! I'm sweating and really not comfortable right now but I can't imagine how sore that must be - I think I'm going to try not to moan at all any more, even in answer to a direct question, since I'm not dealing with anything nearly as bad as that (although I do know someone - a human - who nearly fainted today).

Out of curiosity (I haven't ever had a dog) - what would be the best thing to do if that happened? Would the dog need to wear dog boots for a few days afterwards?

Socksey · 20/06/2017 15:03

I've lived in places that are hot (our current temperatures are the winter daytime temperatures.) and most people don't have aircon etc... some people have fans.... it's not always like the wealthy middle eastern lifestyle... single skin houses with a tine roof... aka an oven.... people get used to it... we're just used to miserable weather here... that's all... it does get unpleasant when it's over body temperature and you can't get away from the heat... and yes we do school trips, walks etc as not everyone has a car and if they do it probably doesn't have air con....
We'll survive... just drink lots of water... use a fan if you have one.... be sensible...