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Is this weather making you feel old

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Cherrytree59 Fri 20-Jul-18 18:54:00

No but 6weeks school holidays just might ?

Menopaws Fri 20-Jul-18 18:40:10

Not old so much but overweight a bit as can't cover up with jumpers and coats etc, only a stone and half over but noticing my t shirts are a bit tight and too hot to wear a cardigan

lemongrove Fri 20-Jul-18 18:39:33

Yes, this humid heat is energy sapping, by about 3pm I am ready to doze off. Anything requiring energy, chores, DGC etc must all be done before that time!

travelsafar Fri 20-Jul-18 16:48:10

BlueGal its not that i dont like the heat its just that i dont like how it is making me feel this year.I love the spring and autumn and crisp cold days they energise me and oxyeginate my brain.The current heat frazzles me and melts my brain!!! LOL smile

Bluegal Fri 20-Jul-18 16:45:21

It seems to have the opposite effect with me. I love light mornings and get up around 5 especially in this hot weather. I love sitting outside with a glass of wine (not at 5 am tho ??). I love being outside although I never sunbathe, I head for shade with plenty of sunscreen. It will soon change and the cold makes me feel old especially icy weather as am scared of falling and walk like a 90 year old (no offence 90 year olds)

travelsafar Fri 20-Jul-18 16:36:34

Grannygravy13 that made me laugh. smile

downtoearth Fri 20-Jul-18 15:17:36

Feel sapped of energy in the humidity,am better spring and autumn.

Billybob4491 Fri 20-Jul-18 14:58:57

Its not the weather that makes me feel old, I am old!

tanith Fri 20-Jul-18 14:57:14

I feel great in the Summer old and grumpy in the Winter. Today I’ve done laundry, grocery shopped, made some cottage pies for the freezer, persuaded OH to take a very short walk (he’s poorly) and cut the back lawn and watered all my pots.
I just love having all the doors and windows open and being able to pop in and out. The heat only bothers me if it’s too hot to sleep but so far I’ve been ok.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 20-Jul-18 14:42:09

It's not the heat that makes me feel old, it's looking in the mirror with my glasses on!!!!

humptydumpty Fri 20-Jul-18 14:32:56

I love, love, love this weather; if it makes you feel tired (and you make me feel tired, travelsafar!) enjoy a nap, who cares if you're not working!

rubytut Fri 20-Jul-18 14:31:30

Loving the weather today in the SE, light rain and 19 degrees. I do not like baring flesh, constantly sweating and everything being such an effort. Shame for the children that are breaking up today for the summer holidays though.

merlotgran Fri 20-Jul-18 14:23:57

I feel fitter as well. Getting up early to get things done means you're entitled to a rest in the hottest part of the day.

It's winter that makes me feel old.

Anniebach Fri 20-Jul-18 14:22:20

Yes, lacking sleep, arthritis worse in heat, having a doze in the afternoon is needed but I dislike needing it.

BlueBelle Fri 20-Jul-18 14:14:31

Nooooooo it makes me feel young happy and full of life I m miserable when it’s grey dull and cold I come to life when the sun comes out

goldengirl Fri 20-Jul-18 14:09:44

Crumbs! I feel tired just reading your post *travelsafar'. This weather doesn't make me feel old but it does make me go outside with a book and/or a sandwich for a while rather than hunch over my PC all day and work. I too get up around 6am when it's light and sunny but I don't do any chores - unless it's so bad and the Queen will be visiting.

Teetime Fri 20-Jul-18 14:07:11

Its making feel fat- my ankles swell and I feel bloated with all the water I am drinking

DanniRae Fri 20-Jul-18 14:03:58

I always feel like that - Spring...Summer...Autumn...Winter.
I am just not an energetic person, sad to say! hmm

travelsafar Fri 20-Jul-18 13:37:01

As the heat progresses and the sleepless nights increase i find more and more after somesort of activity in the morning i get to this time of day and ovewhelming tirdness takes over and i have to sit down or even take a cat nap.

I am up early usually just after 6am to catch the coolness of the day and i get some chores done then or go off to my part time work.

Today i walked to town only about 15mins away, went to my knitting group and then home again.I cleaned the bathroom sorted out the washing and prepared some salad for this evenings meal and i feel bushed. The heat is making me feel old!!!!