I got stuff done yesterday before it got too hot.
Lindsey did circuits outside which was lovely. It was warm but there was a refreshing breeze.
Lindsey did circuits outside which was lovely. It was warm but there was a refreshing breeze.
I came home again, Kay arrived and, while she was sorting my inside out, I did some garden stuff. Potted on an indoor plant that had outgrown its pot, did some weeding and some slab scraping and trimmed the lower leaves off the tomatoes. Now the lower fruit can catch the sun better.
It got quite hot in the afternoon but by then I was inside, blinds drawn, doors and windows open and fans on. There was still a breeze and it kept my living room at a very pleasant temperature.
Today and, particularly, tomorrow and Thursday are expected to be very hot indeed and very humid, which is worse. We're just not geared up to such weather in the UK. Houses are built and insulated to retain heat which is a Very Good Thing most of the time, just not in a heatwave. I gather temperature records may be broken before the end of the week. We will see.
Chris and I will be off to Groove first thing. We were expecting to walk there and back but that depends on the rain. A bit later, Sharon is round for my six weekly hair sort-out. Then the rest of the day is my own.
I seem to have a lot of cucumber so I think I will make some simple pickles with some. I seem to be having cravings for pickles at the moment - beetroot and pink onion. Some cucumber will make a nice difference.
I seem to have a lot of cucumber so I think I will make some simple pickles with some. I seem to be having cravings for pickles at the moment - beetroot and pink onion. Some cucumber will make a nice difference.
And we are now in the middle of a storm - that was a big crack of thunder just now! I certainly won't need to give my garden its morning drink, will I? It's pouring and I've just had to close the landing window and wipe the sill.
Right, I have to get my other social media stuff sorted so I will say goodbye. Please, stay safe in this extreme weather and stay as chilled as possible. Bye. xx
We had lots of rain last night, which has freshened everything up nicely. Our schools are closing at midday until the heat wave abates. That's good for the children and staff, but a worry for working parents.
ReplyDeleteI checked our school site for any messages about this but nothing. The school does have air con so maybe it is more reasonable inside. I'm there tomorrow for a couple of meetings so - we will see. xx
DeleteWe have only had literally a couple of spots of rain here in the South East . Storms were predicted but none came..it really is very unpredictable..
ReplyDeleteIt's just clearing up here in Mid Essex. These things are very localised, aren't they. The garden looks happy but it's not going to help the humidity, is it? Oh, well, it is what it is and it won't last for ever (I hope)! :-) xx
DeleteDoes anyone near you have a fish pond? If so it will attract the heron, a neighbour of mine once lost 6 large koi carp from his back garden to a passing heron.
ReplyDeleteI don't know, Hester. Maybe that's so although I've not seen a heron round here before. It was quite exciting. xx
DeleteIt was a surprise to look out early and see the car was wet from rain. Clear blue sky now and warming up - might be too hot for our exercise group!
ReplyDeleteWe have to be careful, don't we, in these hot days. Luckily, tomorrow's PT is early morning so it should be OK. If it was afternoon as before, I probably would have cancelled. xx
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