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This Hot Summer (2 Viewers)

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  • Start date Jul 21, 2018
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #36
bringbackrattles said:
Where do you live in a furnace ! That sounds oppressive and horrible.
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Hell
 
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rondog1973

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #37
Love it. Drive a truck for a living and it's a fantastic place to be in this weather.
 

CJ_covblaze

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #38
Hearing that due to a water shortage Nuneaton Baths have closed lanes 1 & 2 of their pool.
 
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CJ_covblaze

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  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #39
The centre manager has also nipped down to B&Q and filled his trolley just in case there’s a hosepipe ban
 
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Ashdown

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  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #40
Just done 19 days in Spain on the coast. Very high humidity as the days went by and you really need Aircon at night and the fans on in the day to be comfortable. Its warm here at night alright and we are not really geared up for it with all our soft furnishings and carpets and wall and loft insulation etc. Often our low ceilings trap the heat too. I'm not really complaining though as I hate cold grey weather and like a few on here my joints can give me hell at times in the damp these days but this hot dry stuff is like medicine for me.
 

LastGarrison

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #41
Went over to see the Missus’ family who are back in England and living in their caravan on a campsite in Napton.

Sat outside all afternoon and evening having a few beers and a BBQ in the glorious sunshine looking over the beautiful British countryside.

Love it.
 
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Westendlad

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  • Jul 22, 2018
  • #42
LastGarrison said:
Went over to see the Missus’ family who are back in England and living in their caravan on a campsite in Napton.

Sat outside all afternoon and evening having a few beers and a BBQ in the glorious sunshine looking over the beautiful British countryside.

Love it.
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Yeah like that its great but working in this heat is a bitch..
 
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bringbackrattles

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #43
Westendlad said:
Yeah like that its great but working in this heat is a bitch..
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I agree so I start earlier now and keep out of the heat in the afternoon,as that is knackering. Nice breeze at the moment !
 
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bringbackrattles

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #44
LastGarrison said:
Went over to see the Missus’ family who are back in England and living in their caravan on a campsite in Napton.

Sat outside all afternoon and evening having a few beers and a BBQ in the glorious sunshine looking over the beautiful British countryside.

Love it.
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When my mum and dad first got married they lived in Napton, lovely little place. Haven't been there for years though.
 

bringbackrattles

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #45
Spare a thought though for my sister who works as a nurse in a care home,she looks after dementia patients. She told me the other day that many of those with this horrible illness/disease have the heat full on in their rooms, and she can't turn the heating off or down, as it could cause the patients distress etc.
She said she has been on the verge of fainting and being sick,as the heat is overwhelming. At least with my work I can cool down, my sister has to grin and bear it.
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #46
Melting today, mid 30's
 

bringbackrattles

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #47
That's why I'm stopping in half an hour, early start and early finish. I've drank loads of water and orange juice, and as soon as the water hits the glass it dries instantly, get the squeegee on there quick or you get smears,and unhappy customers !
 

torchomatic

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #48
 
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tommydazzle

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #49
bringbackrattles said:
That's why I'm stopping in half an hour, early start and early finish. I've drank loads of water and orange juice, and as soon as the water hits the glass it dries instantly, get the squeegee on there quick or you get smears,and unhappy customers !
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I suppose adding orange juice to your window washing water makes it a bit more palatable?
 
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Marty

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #50
Love the sun, girls in their summer clothes, an excuse to have a few drinks, bbq's, absolutely love it, I have 2 fans pointing directly on me at work and I'm still sweating rhough. Can't wait to move abroad and have this for 9+ months of the year.
 
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bringbackrattles

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #51
tommydazzle said:
I suppose adding orange juice to your window washing water makes it a bit more palatable?
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Just seen what I wrote there, bit of sun stroke methinks, bloody hot though !
 
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lordsummerisle

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #52
Marty said:
Love the sun, girls in their summer clothes, an excuse to have a few drinks, bbq's, absolutely love it, I have 2 fans pointing directly on me at work and I'm still sweating rhough. Can't wait to move abroad and have this for 9+ months of the year.
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Nice to have fans but can be off-putting if they point at you whilst working, you've only got two, imagine how footballers must feel on a match-day.
 

torchomatic

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #53
Luckily I have aircon in my office, but a few fellow workers who don't like to have it on as it is "too cold". Blasting out at the moment though.
 
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ajsccfc

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #54
If winter had more daylight it'd be the perfect season, forget all the sweaty pits and swampy bollocks.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #55
torchomatic said:
Luckily I have aircon in my office, but a few fellow workers who don't like to have it on as it is "too cold". Blasting out at the moment though.
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Then they open the windows to cool down the world with it...

Amazed how many think the aircon settings are either on or off. Wish they coul.d just reach a compromise and either turn it up or down a degree!
 
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Nick

Administrator
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #56
torchomatic said:
Luckily I have aircon in my office, but a few fellow workers who don't like to have it on as it is "too cold". Blasting out at the moment though.
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Twats, simple as that.

 

Westendlad

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #57
bringbackrattles said:
Spare a thought though for my sister who works as a nurse in a care home,she looks after dementia patients. She told me the other day that many of those with this horrible illness/disease have the heat full on in their rooms, and she can't turn the heating off or down, as it could cause the patients distress etc.
She said she has been on the verge of fainting and being sick,as the heat is overwhelming. At least with my work I can cool down, my sister has to grin and bear it.
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Whatever work we do theirs always someone who's worse off !....Wonder what the worse of all jobs in this heat is....A Chef ??
 

Westendlad

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  • Jul 23, 2018
  • #58
Oops soz.....Didn't see the above post !
 
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greys4life

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  • Jul 24, 2018
  • #59
Westendlad said:
Whatever work we do theirs always someone who's worse off !....Wonder what the worse of all jobs in this heat is....A Chef ??
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Actually I'm a cook in a dementia home and yep they do keep the heating on and it's damn hot in that kitchen. Still loving the hot weather though kind of got used to it working in hot climates.
 
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Westendlad

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  • Jul 24, 2018
  • #60
lordsummerisle said:
Nice to have fans but can be off-putting if they point at you whilst working, you've only got two, imagine how footballers must feel on a match-day.
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Pay me 3 grand a week and i'll run around in 10 jumpers and wellies
 

Westendlad

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 24, 2018
  • #61
greys4life said:
Actually I'm a cook in a dementia home and yep they do keep the heating on and it's damn hot in that kitchen. Still loving the hot weather though kind of got used to it working in hot climates.
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Take my hat to you...I couldn't do it.
 

Sky_Blue_Daz

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 25, 2018
  • #62
I’m on nights this week finish Sunday morning for 2 weeks holiday
The night shifts are ok but it’s a nightmare to sleep during the day

Counting down the hours
 

Sky_Blue_Daz

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 25, 2018
  • #63
This is the longest run of hot weather I can recall
 

bringbackrattles

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #64
Sky_Blue_Daz said:
This is the longest run of hot weather I can recall
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This is like that long summer of 76, the famous drought summer.
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #65
greys4life said:
Actually I'm a cook in a dementia home and yep they do keep the heating on and it's damn hot in that kitchen. Still loving the hot weather though kind of got used to it working in hot climates.
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A cook in the kitchen of a dementia home?

I bet it's mental in there.
 

Otis

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #66
bringbackrattles said:
Spare a thought though for my sister who works as a nurse in a care home,she looks after dementia patients. She told me the other day that many of those with this horrible illness/disease have the heat full on in their rooms, and she can't turn the heating off or down, as it could cause the patients distress etc.
She said she has been on the verge of fainting and being sick,as the heat is overwhelming. At least with my work I can cool down, my sister has to grin and bear it.
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Yep and that's what's surprising me on here. I have spoke to so many people who have said it's too hot and they want it to cool down quite a few degrees. Shop workers, posties, vets, office workers.

Weird. I would say at least 90% plus of the people I have spoken to have said they don't like it this hot.

My mum and dad, brother, my wife and my daughter and most of her friends, have all said they would prefer it around 22°-23° instead of 27°-30°.

Today none of us are going out and are staying in to avoid the blistering heat.

Already took the dog out at 6, went to Tesco at 7 and am now blocking out all the sun by put shutting the curtains and putting the blinds down.

Oh and the dog hates it too.
 
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bringbackrattles

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #67
Otis said:
Yep and that's what's surprising me on here. I have spoke to so many people who have said it's too hot and they want it to cool down quite a few degrees. Shop workers, posties, vets, office workers.

Weird. I would say at least 90% plus of the people I have spoken to have said they don't like it this hot.

My mum and dad, brother, my wife and my daughter and most of her friends, have all said they would prefer it around 22°-23° instead of 27°-30°.

Today none of us are going out and are staying in to avoid the blistering heat.

Already took the dog out at 6, went to Tesco at 7 and am now blocking out all the sun by put shutting the curtains and putting the blinds down.

Oh and the dog hates it too.
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People say I bet you love this weather for your job ? When I reply no I prefer it cooler, they look surprised. Ask most outdoor workers and they'll say the same,as youre constantly trying to cool down, constantly drinking water/pop, and getting tired earlier than normal. In colder weather you're flying around !
 

Captain Dart

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  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #68
Sky_Blue_Daz said:
This is the longest run of hot weather I can recall
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1976 was similar. No rain for ages then it pissed down all autumn.

For some reason in this article the BBC shows b/w photos. Part of the way they ''educate' young impressionable people I suppose.
What the drought of 1976 looked like as this year's heatwave continues
 
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skybluesam66

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #69
Captain Dart said:
1976 was similar. No rain for ages then it pissed down all autumn.

For some reason in this article the BBC shows b/w photos. Part of the way they ''educate' young impressionable people I suppose.
What the drought of 1976 looked like as this year's heatwave continues
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Most photos are probably from newspapers - which were all black and white in those days
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

Well-Known Member
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • #70
Just got back from Mallorca, not sure what to make of this...
 
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