No, not another pre-pubescent teenager pretending that they want to kill themselves.
I'm talking about the heatwave.
30ºC in my office today for what must be the third week running.
It's also 30ºC in my living room until about 21:00, as the sun shines in until it sets (blinds don't seem to keep the heat out).
I'm wearing sandals at work for the first time in my life (in England).
I just want a normal summer - 15ºC and rain from May-October.
Is that too much to ask?
Originally posted by VargBuggar that, let the heat wave continue for as long as possible.
No, not another pre-pubescent teenager pretending that they want to kill themselves.
I'm talking about the heatwave.
30ºC in my office today for what must be the third week running.
It's also 30ºC in my living room until about 21:00, as the sun shines in until it sets (blinds don't seem to keep the heat out).
I'm wearing sandals at work for the first time ...[text shortened]... .
I just want a normal summer - 15ºC and rain from May-October.
Is that too much to ask?
I thank the sun gods and long may it continue.
Take a sickie claiming sun stroke, get the golf clubs/fishing rods or whatever and head out. Binoculars in the park and have a look @ the local talent is always a good option.
Dan
Originally posted by VargIn south California its worst . 125 F
No, not another pre-pubescent teenager pretending that they want to kill themselves.
I'm talking about the heatwave.
30ºC in my office today for what must be the third week running.
It's also 30ºC in my living room until about 21:00, as the sun shines in until it sets (blinds don't seem to keep the heat out).
I'm wearing sandals at work for the first time ...[text shortened]... .
I just want a normal summer - 15ºC and rain from May-October.
Is that too much to ask?
Originally posted by dan182I appreciate that some people like it.
Buggar that, let the heat wave continue for as long as possible.
I thank the sun gods and long may it continue.
Take a sickie claiming sun stroke, get the golf clubs/fishing rods or whatever and head out. Binoculars in the park and have a look @ the local talent is always a good option.
Dan
But really, I have done bugger all work because of the heat.
Originally posted by VargYou should think yourself lucky. Here you can still be lying on a beach getting a sun tan at 21.00 at this time of year.
No, not another pre-pubescent teenager pretending that they want to kill themselves.
I'm talking about the heatwave.
30ºC in my office today for what must be the third week running.
It's also 30ºC in my living room until about 21:00, as the sun shines in until it sets (blinds don't seem to keep the heat out).
I'm wearing sandals at work for the first time ...[text shortened]... .
I just want a normal summer - 15ºC and rain from May-October.
Is that too much to ask?
Still, in a few months time (two to be exact over here) everyone will be moaning about the cold so I say, make the most of it. Go out, swim, sit outside bars with a cold one and generally hang out.
Originally posted by WheelyI never moan about the cold.
You should think yourself lucky. Here you can still be lying on a beach getting a sun tan at 21.00 at this time of year.
Still, in a few months time (two to be exact over here) everyone will be moaning about the cold so I say, make the most of it. Go out, swim, sit outside bars with a cold one and generally hang out.
And I'm more inclined to sit inside in an air conditioned pub, if I could find one, or in the freezer aisle of a supermarket.
Originally posted by dan182then develop skin cancer and...die...
Buggar that, let the heat wave continue for as long as possible.
I thank the sun gods and long may it continue.
Take a sickie claiming sun stroke, get the golf clubs/fishing rods or whatever and head out. Binoculars in the park and have a look @ the local talent is always a good option.
Dan
sorry to be so negative, but you see all these bald old men with horrible scalps and you realise then for the younger generation (me!) it's gonna be worse. we've been in a world with thinner o-zone for longer.
i think i may wear my hat today... 🙂
Originally posted by VargThen you're a weirdo!!
Nope.
I lived in Montréal for 1.5 years.
Got to less than -30ºC plenty of times.
And snow for 5 months.
It got a bit much after 5 months I must admit but is preferable to this heat.
Actually, I sort of understand. Coldest I've had here is -30 too but that was a bit of a freak. Generally, at this latitude -15 to -20 is the worst you can expect BUT it doesn't feel quite as bad as battling through the wind in London, trying to get to your local curry house on a winters night at +4C.
It's the snow that really bugs me though. It was up to shoulder height in my garden last winter.
Originally posted by WheelyMost of the time it wasn't -30, more like -10 to -15.
Then you're a weirdo!!
Actually, I sort of understand. Coldest I've had here is -30 too but that was a bit of a freak. Generally, at this latitude -15 to -20 is the worst you can expect BUT it doesn't feel quite as bad as battling through the wind in London, trying to get to your local curry house on a winters night at +4C.
It's the snow that really bugs me though. It was up to shoulder height in my garden last winter.
I knew a Québecer who had lived there all his life.
He went to study in Berlin, and complained that he was cold all the time.
I think when it's damp it penetrates your clothes more.
Originally posted by geniusClearly they don't sell sun block in Scotland then.....
then develop skin cancer and...die...
sorry to be so negative, but you see all these bald old men with horrible scalps and you realise then for the younger generation (me!) it's gonna be worse. we've been in a world with thinner o-zone for longer.
i think i may wear my hat today... 🙂
I am bald and lived in Africa for 25 years and my scalp in fine, WEAR THAT HAT.....
Tip: To avoid sunburn. Look @ the sky, if there are no clouds you will normally be fine. If there are clouds cover up. If you still end up looking like a tomato then go to the fridge and and cut a tomato in half and rub it on, as good as after sun and cheaper.
All together now
SHOW US A LONG
LONG, LONG HOT SUMMER NIGHT
AS FAR AS MY EYES COULD SEE
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH
WELL MY HEART WAS WAY DOWN
COLD COLD WINTER STONE
WELL MY DARLIN' WHERE CAN YOU BE
WHERE CAN YOU BE BABY
WHERE CAN YOU BE
THERE WERE THREE SUGAR CANE WALLS
AND TWO CANDY CANE WINDOWS
BUT THE SILLYEST MOVE WELTED ALL THOSE INSIDE
WELL EVERYBODY'S ON FIRE, BUT ITS
A SNOWIN' IN A COLD BLIZZARD
WHERE ARE YOU IN THIS A HOT COLD SUMMER?
WHERE ARE YOU IN THIS A HOT COLD SUMMER?
WHERE ARE YOU IN THIS A HOT COLD SUMMER?
GOD, GOD, GOD
AROUND ABOUT THIS TIME THE TELEPHONE
BLEW ITS HORN ACROSS THE ROOM
SCARED LITTLE ANNIE
CLEAN OUT OF HER MIND
OUT OF HER MIND
AND GRABBED LITTLE ANNIE FROM THE SINK JUST IN TIME
AND THE TELEPHONE JUST KEEPS ON SCREAMIN'
YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH
"HELLO," SAID MY SHAKY VOICE
"WELL, HOW YOU DOING"
I STARTED TO STUTER
AH, AH, CAN'T YOU TELL THAT I'M DOIN' FINE
CAN'T YOU TELL I'M DONIN' FINE
IT WAS MY BABY TALKIN'
WAY DOWN ACROSS THE BORDER
SHE SAYS "I'M GOIN' TO HURRY TO YA, I'VE BEEN A FOOL,
AND I'M TIRED OF CRYIN'"
AH, AH,
YEAH
I SAID A LONG
LONG, HOT SUMMER NIGHT
AS FAR AS MY EYES COULD SEE
AS FAR AS MY EYES
I COULD FEEL THE HEAT COMIN' ON
AS MY BABY'S GETTEN CLOSER
I'M SO GLAD MY BABY'S COMIN' TO RESCUE ME
SO GLAD MY BABY'S COMIN' TO RESCUE ME
MY BABY'S COMIN' TO RESCUE ME
RESCUE
RESCUE
ETC.