The Retirement Thread

[ebikeerwidnes]

Taken the dogs for a very short walk, just a few hundred yards up the road and back. Absolutely roasting. Dogs wont be going out now until the sun goes doon.

In this sort of weather I used to take mine to the local marine lake
she always walked down the seaward walk up to her chest in the water - which cooler her down

no idea why she did it - she did it no matter what the weather but it was a useful habit in summer

 

[Binky]

Just back from a most enjoyable 36 miles around the coastal lanes, getting pretty toasty now though.
I pulled over on a small backroad to allow a lorry to pass and wish I hadn't as I suspect it was carrying dead animals as it absolutely stank. Horrendous smell.

 

[welsh dragon]

27 deg outside here.

We had leftover chicken curry that I froze the other day so we are having what's left with rice.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I ventured out earlier for a run, did one 1k lap and headed back. Sore hamstring and too hot. Had a cool shower then went for a walk to Screwfix via the shaded woods. I have been looking everywhere locally for a Eunonymus Fortunei " Silver Queen ". It's to sit against the back wall of the outhouse which is adjacent to the back gate and faces the back door. The wall is north facing and gets very little sunlight. Apparently that species will become a climber if placed against a wall. My quest continues.

 

[Mo1959]

Just popped out to take the bin in and it’s far too hot for me. Sitting here with the fan turned up full which is helping a bit but this room just gets hotter and hotter from mid afternoon as it has a massive floor to ceiling window.

 

[Mo1959]

I’ve stuck the telly on to watch the tennis and see if Arthur Fery can go any further.

 

[Dave7]

.....you're missing one.

No, had way too many of them

 

[Dave7]

Just back from the pub.
Fish, chips and mushy peas all washed down with a cold lime and lemonade, very enjoyable.

 

[Drago]

Back home from visiting. Chuffing warm out.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just popped out to take the bin in and it’s far too hot for me. Sitting here with the fan turned up full which is helping a bit but this room just gets hotter and hotter from mid afternoon as it has a massive floor to ceiling window.

The energy forum that I follow has several discussions about diy methods for keeping as cool as possible. Apparently you can get various materials to reflect the sun away, some just use a white sheet or dust sheet hung outside the south facing patio doors / windows. It's currently 26 degrees in the lounge. The temperature outside on the patio is 32 degrees. There's a bit of a breeze but the doors and windows are closed because that breeze would be bringing in hotter air.

 

[Drago]

Its nice sat here under the AC.

 

[Drago]

I got a twenty on the man with the dustbin on his head at 9/2.

 

[Mo1959]

2 sets up. Looking good so far. 🎾

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

2 sets up. Looking good so far. 🎾

Count Binface???

 

[PeteXXX]

I hosed out & disinfected the Black general waste bin once it'd been emptied as it was getting a tad stinky!
Lard knows what it would be like with 3 weekky collection rather than fortnightly 🦨