It’s hot by English standards, though I’m sure it’s just pleasantly warm by the standards of many other nations. Fresh from re-evaluating my ambitions to live in New Mexico (due to my growing concerns about the USA), I’m also rethinking the one about moving to Australia. Even in an air-conditioned bubble or a repurposed opal mine, I’m thinking it may be a bit hot for me.
Poppies growing from cracks in concrete
Other parts of the country are either hotter or cooler. Look at Derrick’s blog or Tootlepedal’s. They, I think, represent the two extremes today. Oh dear, I just looked at TP’s blog – he is in hospital after Mountain Rescue had to bring him down after a knee injury.
Not that it’s all bad news, I must “avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day” according to official advice, (I am dedicated to taking that advice), and keep the house cool, whilst drinking plenty of fluids. It’s a good thing we have government to look after us, as I wouldn’t have thought about any of that by myself They also advise people not to leave babies, pets and old people alone in parked cars. Since when have I been reduced to the level of a child or pet?
I’ve actually spent most of the day wondering about one of the great philosophical questions of our times – how does Bradley Walsh get work as an actor? He’s a lovely bloke, I’m sure, and a great question master on The Chase and irs spin-offs. He’s done a number of high-profile roles in Coronation Street and Dr Who and today I’ve been watching him in Law and Order UK.
Poppies with a bee
It’s an adaptation of the American series. It’s OK, but a bit like the Toronto version it doesn’t sparkle quite so much once it’s taken out of its natural habitat, and, as I say, Bradley Walsh in a lead role isn’t quite doing it for me.
That was my day during the Big Heat. My blood test was done quickly today and I am back in the correct range after a dramatic rise caused by the anti-biotics of a few weeks ago. The TESCO checkout broke last night. I always suspect hot weather, though it may be foreign hackers or just inefficiency. They have made a few changes recently, which is never good news. At the moment we are being warned that there might not be enough electricity – high demand for powering fans linked to low levels of wind for the windmills. If we asked President Trump for his opinion on windmills he would generate the extra wind we need. Meanwhile, keep on with building devices to use wave energy. We have plenty of waves.
Poppies in wheat field
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Oh my gosh, I would not move to the USA if I were you. I also do believe that New Mexico, while so beautiful, is going to get hotter.
Sadly, this is likely to be the case. It was a lovely day dream while it lasted.
In regard To the trouble with being hot here and Ballarat I woke this morning and the bird bath was frozen it remained cold most of the day but the sun shone beautifully.
Despite you telling me a number of times, I still think of Australia as a land or permanent baking deserts. Not sure what to say now – probably a combination of wrap up well, and I wish I was there right now. 🙂
Our weather here has been oscillating between hot and cool and sometimes wet. The cooler wetter days offset what we know will come soon enough this year. Stay as cool as you can.
I am trying. Fluids, minimal moving, fans . . . 🙂
I have read about the horrible hot weather you’ve been having. As I hate hot weather, I sure do sympathize. In Maine, so far, so good, but much of the U.S. is facing a similar heatwave.
The trouble is that it is rarely this hot, and it isn’t worth preparing for a hot spell every few years. Even though it is getting worse we haven’t reached a state where we need lots of aircon. Well, we may have reached it now. No doubt it will mean a lot of carbon dioxide to manufacture and import and we will make the world a less viable place in the pursuit of comfort.
If only it was just advice for you, and all the athletes in England had agreed to pretend they never got that letter. I may write to suggest that for next year. 🙂
Bradley is probably just building his pension fund.
😂😂 Love the government thing. I too am debating the Mexico move. Never wanted Australia as I hate flies. I’ve had an email from England athletics telling me if I run I will die. So I’m building a fence. Although it was possible a generic email.
Thanks for the mention my friend
I hope you are managing to cope with the heat. I used to be able to cope with heat and cold and work in both. Now I can barely think in the heat and the cold makes me ache. Next time I buy a car I will make sure I get one with decent A/C.
Me too. I once ran a marathon in 88F, and never noticed temperature – either hot or cold. Now either affects me.
“I once ran a marathon in 88F” – they both sound tough, but both together . . . Sounds superhuman. I’m off to look for cold water in the fridge – it’s quite a strenuous walk in this heat. 🙂
Thanks again, Quercus. That was about 40 years ago
🙂 Cue Mary Hopkin “Those were the days, my friend . . .;” If only we’d realised.
Yep
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Wave energy has been a big disappointment to me.
Me too. It seems an obvious solution, for a number of reasons. We also need to start desalinating as we don’t have enough water for the existing population.