[johntheexpat]

Sitting here with a cool 36C, touching 37C in the shade. 28C in the house. The stones of the road side wall are too hot to touch and the sun has only been round that way for an hour.
The cats have all disappeared to their own favourite cool places, one in the car in the garage, one in the cellar and one, well who knows?

Still, at least today I have decided to not work, even though its a Saturday and I should be cutting gite lawns for the new arrivals - tough I'm not doing it!!! Yesterday was enough, six hours of strimming long grass in full sun and only some shade. But then it was only 34C in the shade.

The local Comice (Agricultural fair) kicks off today, fortunately I have nothing to do with it this year, two days of blisteringly hot full on sun and cold lager at 2€ per 1/4 litre.

[SBT]

Far too hot here for me to go out.So i'm sat indoors with the AC set to 16 degrees.Bliss

[GAZBEROTTEN]

Originally Posted by SBT

Far too hot here for me to go out.So i'm sat indoors with the AC set to 16 degrees.Bliss

Don't blame you but id watch out for an increase in your electric bill

Just warning you dude you just cant trust the electric companys

[IronGiant]

Eh?

[johntheexpat]

38C now and the hint of a breeze earlier has disappeared.

Still, it is summer.

[SBT]

Originally Posted by GAZBEROTTEN

Don't blame you but id watch out for an increase in your electric bill

Just warning you dude you just cant trust the electric companys

My electric bills are sky high,but it's worth it to keep cool

[krish]

Originally Posted by IronGiant

Eh?

He means that even though you might know the power consumption of your AC, and your utility tariff prices (which might even be fixed for quite some time such as EDF Blue), that you'll still be paying more than all simple calculations would estimate and probably that the evil companies shouldn't charge for this summer consumption

Gaz is the new Martin Lewis
- energy, pest control, search engine optimisation, what's next?

[IronGiant]

Thanks krish

Oh Dear, does this mean we are about to get a flood of dozens of highly informative Youtube videos showing electric meters going round?

[johntheexpat]

Originally Posted by IronGiant

Thanks krish

Oh Dear, does this mean we are about to get a flood of dozens of highly informative Youtube videos showing electric meters going round?

Yes, from everyone with solar panels who are currently (!!!) making money hand over fist.

[bobflunkit]

Just dug an old thermometer out of the cupboard and 44C in sun and 38C in shade.

Bloody hell its hot

I'm only 7th pint of water(ice cold from fridge) but I'm also on my 3rd pint of cider(also ice cold from fridge)

Also on 3rd shower of the day

2nd change of clothes(and soon to be 4th)

Obviously I mean 3rd.

Enjoy everyone.

[qwerty321]

Originally Posted by SBT

My electric bills are sky high,but it's worth it to keep cool

I imagine it probably balances out in the winter with lower gas bills.

[rousetafarian]

Originally Posted by bobflunkit

Just dug an old thermometer out of the cupboard and 44C in sun and 38C in shade.

Bloody hell its hot

I'm only 7th pint of water(ice cold from fridge) but I'm also on my 3rd pint of cider(also ice cold from fridge)

Also on 3rd shower of the day

2nd change of clothes(and soon to be 4th)

Obviously I mean 3rd.

Enjoy everyone.

Love the reason for editing!

[Graham27]

I think we all own dodgy thermometers Every time there's a really hot day, my Facebook is full of people saying,"Wow, 35° in Glasgow!" and stuff like that, often with pictures of their car readout or 99p thermometer or whatever. But yet, the actual measurements are nothing like that.

My air con display says it's 28° in my living room. It's way hotter outside so should be 30°+. My car says 32°. But the Met Office weather station which is about half a mile away says 28° - I believe them

[IronGiant]

Mine says 27.7° so I can confirm that they are accurate

[bobflunkit]

I live half a mile from one of the Norfolk broads(Rockland) and also opposite the only shop for about 4 miles(and thats a very small village shop).The holiday makers that are on broads cruisers are now making their way to the shop for evening supplies(beer/food/charcoal/beer).

I didn't realise in my 42yrs of living here. Norfolk has lobsters.

Honestly, I have never seen so many very very sunburnt people in my life.

[Graham27]

Originally Posted by IronGiant

Mine says 27.7° so I can confirm that they are accurate

Blast! There goes that theory

[SBT]

Originally Posted by qwerty321

I imagine it probably balances out in the winter with lower gas bills.

I wish it were true.I never use the heating,but my misses never turns it off even though she's from Norway and says we don't have proper winters

[Steven]

Would it not be cheaper for you to buy her an indoor coat?

...

Seriously though there is an entire segment in the outdoor clothing industry based on retaining warmth with as thin clothing as possible (google merino wool and synthetic rivals)

[SBT]

Originally Posted by bobflunkit

I live half a mile from one of the Norfolk broads(Rockland) and also opposite the only shop for about 4 miles(and thats a very small village shop).The holiday makers that are on broads cruisers are now making their way to the shop for evening supplies(beer/food/charcoal/beer).

I didn't realise in my 42yrs of living here. Norfolk has lobsters.

Honestly, I have never seen so many very very sunburnt people in my life.

Saw a few today,including one boy with blisters all over his shoulders .

[=adrian=]

Brits, they'll moan about anything. Last month you lot moaned about lack of sunshine and too much rain. Now, it's too hot...

It is not too hot, it is beautiful! Go out and enjoy the weather, it won't last for long.

[bobflunkit]

Originally Posted by SBT

Saw a few today,including one boy with blisters all over his shoulders .

Just popped to shop and saw one with very sunburnt top of moobs but under the moob was Lilly white.

His purchases where, 8 cans of Stella, 2 packs of large kettle chips,1 bag frozen chips,1 pack fish fingers,10 lambert & butler,pack of 16 paracetamol.

Proud to be British?

[JayPJay]

There was no sun in the Midlands until 5pm, can't believe it has been so almost every where else.

[Jamezinho]

The outside temperature reading in my car was 33°c here in Ipswich. It hasn't felt too humid either so all in all a great day to be outside.

Perfect for a few bottles of Corona.

[DPinBucks]

Originally Posted by johntheexpat

Sitting here with a cool 36C, touching 37C in the shade. 28C in the house. The stones of the road side wall are too hot to touch and the sun has only been round that way for an hour.
The cats have all disappeared to their own favourite cool places, one in the car in the garage, one in the cellar and one, well who knows?

Still, at least today I have decided to not work, even though its a Saturday and I should be cutting gite lawns for the new arrivals - tough I'm not doing it!!! Yesterday was enough, six hours of strimming long grass in full sun and only some shade. But then it was only 34C in the shade.

The local Comice (Agricultural fair) kicks off today, fortunately I have nothing to do with it this year, two days of blisteringly hot full on sun and cold lager at 2€ per 1/4 litre.

I don't know exactly where you are in France, but on Saturday we drove up from Périgueux to Orléans, and I switched the car from degC just to see the magic 100F on the temp display.

[Hillskill]

Best summer I can ever remember

[SBT]

Originally Posted by =adrian=

Brits, they'll moan about anything. Last month you lot moaned about lack of sunshine and too much rain. Now, it's too hot...

It is not too hot, it is beautiful! Go out and enjoy the weather, it won't last for long.

I wasn't moaning about too much rain.I was moaning because i didn't get the rain .Been a long hot summer for me

I've given up going out until the nights start drawing in,and the weather cools right down.