battening down

[montjoye]

against the rising heat. Yes I know it's only supposed to get to 32.. but we had 30 yesterday and that sent me into heat distress. I wonder how much work has been done on how different people perceive and respond to heat? Especially how 'acclimatisation' works. While I was bright red and desparately hot yesterday after a short time outside- my companion was speaking with a friend who was basking in the sun. Strange. I comfort myself that I am not alone- my uncle also reacts badly to the onset of summer, the first hot days slay him too. And those from hot climates shiver in jumpers when visiting cooler climes that the locals feel to be pleasant.

So today I managed to sweep the paths (way overdue) early and the house is now shut down until the weather cools as is promised this evening.  Except I want to go out, and that means in the heat, sigh. I am so grateful the forecast is for cooler days for the rest of the week. Mid 20s I can do.

Comments

[mrsbrown]

I too find the heat more difficult than most other people seem to - our european heritage?

I did some reading a few years ago and found that fitness also impacts on our ability to cope with heat. I'm hoping my increased fitness this year will be enough for me to be able to cope with fighting today.

I'll bring money for icypoles as well though - they seem to do me good when it gets hard.

[montjoye]

I could certainly use being fitter- am working on that slowly.

I wish you well for managing the heat today. I shan't be there, I daren't. my 'out' meant rather bunnings, groceries and splodge visiting.