Temperature

Found the past couple of days tough but got through them. A few more to go it seems, even hotter by the looks of things. That said, I have used some of the strategies described on here, which have helped. My plan for today, due to not being at work, is to shut out the world and watch some films with my family.

I hope you are all fairing well in the weather, or at the very least, coping like I am.

I'm coping but feel as though I am under siege! I managed to keep one part of the house 10 degrees cooler than outside at the hottest point of the day yesterday. Another strategy I use is to keep doors closed internally so the heat from the warmer parts of the house does not circulate through to the cooler parts. Not sure if I can maintain a significantly cooler temperature inside for much longer though as after several days of heat the stones of the house warm right through and then start to act like a storage heater. I was up at 6 am again, it was nice and cool outside at that time. If I lived alone I would sleep through the day and be up at night when it is cool, dark and peaceful! 

I totally understand the feeling of being under siege. I wish I didn’t make such a mission of it, but then again, the benefit is a slightly cooler refuge as a result. 

But you are right about the walls becoming storage heaters, over time, the battles become harder as a result.

NAS79256 said:

. If I lived alone I would sleep through the day and be up at night when it is cool, dark and peaceful! 

This would be me too, but not really an option. I’d probably also be sat in the garden all night too, in order to make the most of the cooler temperatures. It’s funny to think how others relish these sorts of temperatures, when for me and many on here, they are just so uncomfortable.

Best of luck with today!

Yes, I’ll be back on the regime today. Although it feels frantic at times, I’ll take it over yesterday’s experience!

NAS79256 said:

I am so glad by the way that someone else understands about the timings!

I can second this sentiment. This forum is a great place to find shared experiences in many of the things we feel alone in. This has been a great example of that.

Another thing I’ve realised is that this weather has become a bit of an interest of mine. It’s all I’ve been able to think/talk about. It hasn’t, however, been a rewarding interest like some of my interests, rather, it has been bought about by worry I feel. I’m looking forward to moving on from this once the heatwave is over too.

Yes, I’ll be back on the regime today. Although it feels frantic at times, I’ll take it over yesterday’s experience!

NAS79256 said:

I am so glad by the way that someone else understands about the timings!

I can second this sentiment. This forum is a great place to find shared experiences in many of the things we feel alone in. This has been a great example of that.

Another thing I’ve realised is that this weather has become a bit of an interest of mine. It’s all I’ve been able to think/talk about. It hasn’t, however, been a rewarding interest like some of my interests, rather, it has been bought about by worry I feel. I’m looking forward to moving on from this once the heatwave is over too.