Soldato
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sat in my loft in my pants with a portable air con on full blast, left missus and kids to suffer downstairs 
It's too hot :(
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Soldato
Given the poor little guinea pigs an ice pack and lots of nice cold lettuce to cool them down a bit
Aww
. I was a bit worried about my budgie so let him have a fly to cool down and as an added bonus he doubles as a fan for us when he flaps around the room.
Man of Honour
A few loud rumbles of thunder just now, skies have gone dark and it sounds like the storms are finally coming!
Soldato
One trick I forgot about until lunchtime was a big, old bit of white, blackout-lined curtain. Trap it in the windows, so it's on the outside reflecting heat and light; makes a huge difference to our west facing living room. Now I'm only miserable instead of simmering, so I've turned the laptop on for a few minutes. Don't want the TV or this on for long though... nothing that generates heat!
I find it genuinely fascinating that some folk thrive in these conditions. I'd commit suicide by ice cube if I had to live like this all the time! I'm praying that global warming screws the gulf stream and gives us Canada's climate for the next phase of global disaster.
I find it genuinely fascinating that some folk thrive in these conditions. I'd commit suicide by ice cube if I had to live like this all the time! I'm praying that global warming screws the gulf stream and gives us Canada's climate for the next phase of global disaster.
Looks like it is the North and East's turn - not looking like anything here in the South West.
EDIT: Has the potential to be pretty bad around Leicester if it starts there - massive amount of energy above.
Associate
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Enjoy it while you still can and those of you, stop bloody moaning!!!
we're British, we can't help but moan about something ...!
Caporegime
Thank the maker! Once we get to September, I'll be overjoyed.
Soldato
ahh so not far from me and probably suffering the same.
Man of Honour
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Epic rain now! Windows closed again...
Soldato
But that's what's fascinating. How is there anything in weather like this to enjoy, especially if you've got any kind of work to do? My body feels like I've got flu (ok, a bad cold)... just completely drained of energy and motivation; it's like wading through warm treacle all day. Yet some folk soak it up with a big grin.
There's got to be a big genetic, physiological factor involved, and I'm from Peak District stock... if it's not raining and a bit nippy my body hasn't got a clue how to function. Speaking of which, must go refresh the water in the bird bath. Had a queue of sparrows lined up there at lunchtime.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMUYKr1QhI4LcxQY4cNiUd0mUd7YleIGJo960qF
https://www.lightningmaps.org/ is showing plenty of storm in North West England. When is it my turn? 
Getting it here now - seems to be small amount of hail in reasonably heavy rain.
Soldato
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I love going for long walks but no chance in this heat.
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London Euston station was like the 7th circle of hell earlier. Points failure, plus overhead wire damage plus speed restrictions plus thousands of people equals heat and anger!