HelterSkelter1
I half fill a glass from the kitchen mains tap with water to brush my teeth. Have done since chemo when immune system was low and I didn't want to use the bathroom water which came from the old tank in the attic. Have done this for 5 years now.
I do draw the curtains and have a white sheet hanging on the outside of the south facing windows. It has cut down on the glare and the window glass is quite cool. 34 deg here today so it makes a difference. And my eyes are easily dazzled at the moment. One eye has a cataract and one has been operated on this month. So my vision is very sharp in that eye and dazzled.
But I have missed just sitting in the garden in the daytime. Early morning or late evening is thr only possibility.
I read some tips on line yesterday from people living in Egypt and other hot places. I shall have to try and find the article again amd re read it as I have forgotten most except wear loose long sleeved long legged clothes.
Undoubtedly telling you what you already know, HS, but my Surgeon told me that eyes and your sight are just so precious, make sure you look after them for the future and now you have super new vision. Sunglasses ALWAYS against any bright light, hot sunny days, anything at all which we find dazzling. I wear mine so much more now and it does make a huge difference.
Hot climate clothes: pure cotton and linen, loose for comfort, and always in pale colours since dark colors absorb the heat and push up your body temperature. Always a small fan in your bag for instant relief anywhere - paper or battery.
No need for anyone to sit in the dark and feel miserable, just try to be somewhere else in the house whilst all windows which face the sun are covered, as the sun comes up. Protecting the glass from the heat of the sun is paramount, otherwise there'd be no reason for shutters in hot climates. Limit all work/activities to pre-sun up or very late evening. Anything which raises a sweat should be avoided. Try to loll about in an indulgent way during the hottest days and catch up on stuff which you wouldn't normally be able to do at busy times.!! Do everything slowly and remember, of course, to drink enough. These may be weather extremes or we may have to get used to a different way of life each summer. If that's the case, then some practice wouldn't be a bad idea!!
After yet another day of not being able to use our (too hot) pool at 31 degrees, or sit out for meals or coffee in the garden (42 today)
enjoy our garden flowers (all brown and crisp), go on the water (where we'd quickly be crisp!) cook outside (BBQ's banned) or walk or shop without fear of collapse, I'm looking forward to meeting up after dark with some friends for some wonderful ice cream and a slight drop in temperature. It's ridiculous that outdoor life currently is restricted to after dark but there's nothing we can do about it.
