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Are we growing accustomed to the heatwave?

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MawsRosie Fri 24-Jul-26 13:20:26

I’m noticing far fewer people moaning or complaining about the heat even although temperatures, at least hereabouts, are close to what they were a couple of weeks ago. Admittedly the nights and early mornings have been fresher and some days there’s been a pleasant breath of wind and that’s made a huge difference.
But apart from that, have we perhaps also adapted and adjusted our lifestyle ? Curtains shut, windows opened while it’s cool, shut when it warms up, walking on the shady side of the street, no midday or afternoon dog walks, given up on our lawns ( mine is like walking on crisp packets) cool comfort over fashion and (in my case) a distinctly under-used cooker?
I think this is traditionally one of our problems, the frequent variations in the weather have meant that just as we get used to it, it changes again - a bit like other times of the year when we sometimes seem to get 3 if not 4 seasons in one day!
I’m hoping this is the case- as it looks as if there’s more to come 🌞🌞🌞🌞

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HelterSkelter1 Fri 24-Jul-26 17:04:27

I think I am more resigned to it than accustomed. This week has certainly been cooler and the fresher evenings and early mornings have cooled the fabric of the house down and made sleeping easier.

I am not looking forward to the 30s next week again and who knows what is in store for us in August.

I feel very sorry and worried for the people caught up in the forest fires in France and Spain and am surprised we havent had scrubland fires here yet.

What is funny though is some people here look like old wrinkled brown leather and some like ghosts! I am the palest I have ever been in the summer.

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Fallingstar Fri 24-Jul-26 17:52:16

I must point out that I don’t think the word ‘moaning’ is the correct word to use for all complaints about the hot weather. It has been detrimental to those with certain health problems, and there have been damaging wildfires and people killed in the water trying to cool off without mentioning disruptions to the rail service with many trains cancelled.
Of course there is moaning but also a lot of people genuinely concerned about increasingly hot summers and the climate change driving this.
Am happy others find the heatwave enjoyable but that doesn’t make anyone who isn’t enjoying it a moaning Minnie or unable to adapt.

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TillyTrotter Fri 24-Jul-26 17:54:47

Very high 20’s here and yes, we have got accustomed to it as we have had intense heat for weeks now in the Midlands.
Trying to live the Continental way - do chores and fetch shopping early mornings ( up around 6.30 a.m when it’s cool)
Stay in during midday to 4 pm,
and sit outside in the shade to eat evening meal - usually some medley of salad and cold meats or fish.
Happy we are having a Summer.
Winter in this country lasts far too long.

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TillyTrotter Fri 24-Jul-26 17:55:39

PS I do have a lung condition so I am not completely healthy .

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merlotgran Fri 24-Jul-26 18:05:13

I’m fine with how it is at the moment. Anything under 30 is right up my street but the fortnight when temps were reaching 36 in my neck of the woods was a bit much.

It’s difficult to enjoy summer when you are spending every minute trying to keep cool.

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watermeadow Fri 24-Jul-26 18:06:46

I’m less worried about the heat now but increasingly worried about the drought. I’ve got used to sitting for most of every day in front of the fan, bored and aware that I’m losing more muscle mass through inactivity.
What I moan about is the constant use of the word ‘warm’ when it’s HOT. How hot does it have to get before the weather forecasts say HOT instead of warm?

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