Thursday 25 July 2019

Thursday

Good morning.  It was another scorcher yesterday, wasn't it?  Far too hot to go out after lunch and I kept to the minimum the need to go out (to the shed or to hang/take in clothes) although I have to say, it was a great drying day as there was a breeze as well as the heat. 
Today?  Worse, they say.  Oh, my!

Matt came round to service the boiler (all done and OK) and to see if he could work out why the downstairs radiators are so reluctant to come on.  He's going to have to come back another time to sort that one out but it will probably involve new thermostats on the radiators and a trip up to the loft to investigate stuff up there.  Lovely!!!

Al and I were able to go out in the morning, to Writtle church.  I've been there before and done a post about the church but I was pleased to be going back.  I always seem to notice something else.  It was new to Al, of course.

One thing I had got wrong.  There's a chest/box with three locks and what I thought was that box wasn't at all!  A very pleasant lady showed us where it was and she also unlocked the vestry so that we could see the oldest stained glass window in the church that dates back to the early 1600s.  I hadn't taken my camera as I already have photos of the church but I wish I had.

We spent a couple of hours in that cool, peaceful place before coming home to try and keep cool in front of the fans.  Not the easiest thing to do!

Today I am popping to Morrisons early to get various bits and bobs but, apart from that, we will be staying in.  I've already given the back garden a refreshing drink and picked three tomatoes (yay) and one cucumber with more on the way.  They, at least, are loving this hot weather.
I have some ironing but that might just have to wait.

And that's about it.  Yesterday afternoon was eerily silent - obviously parents and carers were sensibly keeping their little ones inside - and I expect today will be the same.
There's bottles of water (tap water) cooling in the fridge and I guess it will be salad all the way today.
Stay safe, everyone.  xx

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  1. Thanks and you it going to be hell today

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    1. I'm afraid it is likely to be very uncomfortable. Normally I am glad my garden and back windows get the full sum. At the loment, though, it is more of a liability!
      Take care.
      xx

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  2. I did my ironing early yesterday morning and today's will just have to wait.
    I hope you're managing to keep cool. We will be staying home today. We have planned some time in the paddling pool and some games of boules in the shade. X

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    1. I love my fans! Beth is staying at home, very sensibly, so I have appropriated the fan from her work room too.
      No paddling pool but Diane, in her blog, mentioned about cold water sprays and that's an idea I will adopt.
      xx

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  3. I'm staying at home today and have closed the blinds and turned the fans on already so it's lovely and cool. It was quiet here yesterday as all the local children were kept indoors once they arrived home from school. I don't know about you but I'll be glad when the cooler weather returns.

    I hope you have a lovely day with your friend x

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    1. It's too hot for me, that's for sure. Next week, in the mid twenties, supposedly, will be just about right as long as it isn't humid.
      Have a cool day!
      xx

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  4. We had our heat wave last week and have had a few very comfortable summer days now. Will be heating up again over the weekend though. We have air conditioning and it is very common in homes here in the U.S., but I've heard it's not all that common in England. I much prefer having the windows open and letting the fresh air in, but of course the air conditioners when it is hot are a real luxury.

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    1. It's becoming more common in offices and shops, but not so much in homes. It's been a relief to me that Dad has air con as, at his age, the extreme heat (and it is extreme for here) is really not good for him.
      As you say, fresh air is best, any time.
      xx

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