Just wondering how are we all managing in this hot weather Apparently still more to come this week 31degrees tomorrow for me where I live
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Luckily Im retired so try to avoid the hot times of day when Im exerting myself. I have an exercise bike Im learning to like(🙄) when I cant get out and walk much.
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Hi It's far too hot I am just resting in the house with windows and fan on to be honest
Me too, Vonnie - hot weather has never suited me, and now even less so! I’m grateful at least that being off work means i can keep out of the sun and heat.
Hope your fan does a good job 
Very hot here too. We live on a mountain which normally has a cool breeze (gale indeed) so it is a pleasant change - superbly colourful sunsets too.
Keep well hydrated!
Must look lovely I'm drink past myself at moment still too hot to do anything though
I’m in Florida and we’re having heat indexes-“real feel”- temps of 100+ most days. Avoid working outside 12-4pm and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Spent 4 hours yesterday in emergency being rehydrated and in AFib. Should take my own advice. 🙄
Aw not good Glad your ok now
Nooo that’s hot! And very sorry to hear about the ER trip 
You take care x
Do you find the heat makes afib worse? We will be there from Jan and feb on west coast. I am scared of medical care with this afib and horrible time I have with it. We will be in Sarasota
Jan and Feb are pretty mild in Florida. I have problems with the AFib more in hot summer months because of dehydration. Just remember that regardless of temperature hydrate well and you should be fine.
BobDVolunteer
Did some hedge cutting with the pole trimmer early this morning before it got too hot and then some housework. Went for a drive to cool off and did some shopping and then lunch.(Car said it was 32 degrees. Nearly as hot a Monza. ) Stripped a gearbox this afternoon but 3/4 hour in the hot box which is my workshop was quite enough. "English Officer will work" (Bridge of the River Kwai.) Missed my glass of wine this evening as it was too hot to sit out so spent some time ringing a couple of old friends who I know needed cheering up. Off out into the workshop now to see what the boys are up to.
Roll on summer. ha ha.
Yer then winter will follow lol
Hot here in Worcestershire Vonnie I hope you are coping ok . I mowed the lawn this afternoon. When it goes dark and a bit cooler I will take my dog a long walk, I walk every day whatever the weather. I saw two badgers last night , they might be out again tonight .
Wonder if those badger hearts can fit in ours? They are so bad-a—-!
Yer if they did we be on night shift all the time and need two pair of shoes all the time due to using hands as legs Not a pretty sight Well I wouldn't be lol
Be just nice for walking the dog later My retriever has been flat out by the fan all day
I love badgers 😁
Pooped 😛 To make it worse my medication (Diltiazem) causes not flushes. All very well 'hydrating' but my ankles swell up too. At least it is dry heat, I used to live in a humid climate and that was a killer 😥
Oh Buffafly You elevating your feet when resting In hating this weather I have noticed flushing more since stopping ramipril and my pulse is a little faster Don't know if it's heat or tabs lol guess we all get like this
Doing any chores early in the day or late afternoon, then relaxing in the shade (lucky as I’m retired though) Plus trying to drink more water than usual. Enjoy if you can, the autumn & winter will be here before we know it. 🌞
It sure will Be nice to have some cooler weather
We Brits are never happier unless we are complaining about the weather 😂
in reply to heartmatters1
We do the same here in the USA, Im in missouri well known for hot humid summers and we complain bitterly every time. On the news here, the weather reporters make it worse by reporting the " heat index" which is hotter than the real temperature. If we run airconditioners, we whine about the electric bill😂😂😂
Meanwhile, it's winter in Australia and I'm sitting in front of the wood fire. Roll on summer
Your winters are usually better than our summers I believe though - we can’t cope with the heat here when we do get it 😎
Yes our maximum today was 16 C and it rained but Sunday is forecast to be 21 and sunny.
Everywhere here is airconditioned so summer isn't too bad, even when it is 40 +.
Well if we carry on with temperatures like this in the future the air conditioning companies here will make a killing 🤪
Me too! 😂
I’m off to adelaide In November it will be hot i hope 😄
I'm in Broome WA where it is a very comfortable 30c ,hard to believe that next week I will be in Perth with 4c nights... brrr.
Broome is a nice place to be
Where's Broome
Broome is 2200kms north of Perth,Western Australia . It has no winter or summer just wet and dry seasons.
North West Australia. If you google Cable Beach sunsets you'll see awesome photos. They have camel rides at sunset. They have 2 seasons - wet and dry. It's hot most of the time.
Winters are better than yours Still causes major disruptions though lol I need cooler weather Had enough now lol
Yes - one extreme to the other here!
Being a natural red head I have tended all of my life to stay out of the sun, so when really hot I stay indoors lol
Its even too hot in doors ☃️
I live in Essex outside London, curtains and blinds drawn with the fan on, I have one curtain open to look out, I live by a field so it’s nice to admire the view. I,ve never been able to tolerate the heat.
Hi I hate the heat Going abroad is a no no for me Sure I have missed out on some lovely places but I like my comfort My poor dog is planned out here
Hi it’s very hot on the east coast just walked home from work felt like I’d run a marathon !! Feet up now with a cup of tea
Bet your glad to be home edm
I sure am ! Garden all watered too cooling down a bit now this heat really wears you out ! I’ve got to do jury service next week too !!
Ohh not good Has the weather been bothering your Af
Just makes me more tired not good when I work 4 days a week ! Does it affect yours ?
One fan on me and one on the dog... shopping and chores done before 10am.. Then its chill time until the footy is on TV.... its so close and sticky in Cheshire. Should be cooler at weekend 👍🤞
Well it's another hot uncomfortable day in Sunny glorious St Helens If you know St Helens you know I'm joking Lol Relaxing at home today I refuse to movec
Hi, The heat leaves me more breathless when I'm mobile.
This heat has a lot to be sorry for It's been way too hot today with more to come Cold hot water bottle in bed tonight
Hi Vonnieruth
I'm finding it a total nightmare! Never have coped well with hot weather but not coping at all since the AF. Getting all sorts of weird twinges and feelings coming and going. I wouldn't dare set foot outside in these temperatures. Doesn't help that you can't get a good night's sleep, fingers crossed for some respite soon
Vonnieruth in reply to
Totally agree there Sharon I had curtains even pulled across yesterday it's totally draining eve in best of health
Don’t know about you but my blood pressure really drops in hot weather. Find anything above about 28 difficult.
Hi GrannyE my blood pressure has dropped too and I didn't know if I should be pleased or worried. I know it is important to drink plenty of water. 25 is hot enough for me ..
Mine has to Is it the heat that's cause it as it drops at the evening any way which it's suppose to do
Oh well i'm in good company then Vonnie
Time to water the garden, I don't have a hose and use buckets, good exercise for my heart.
I am going away next week and my strawberries and raspberries are all going to ripen while I am away which is really annoying when I have put so much effort into growing them.
Aww is there no one can pick them for you and make some jam.Its such a shame to loose them Hope your going somewhere really nice and enjoy it
...no one to pick them Vonnie, the birds will think it is Christmas .
Is it too early to pick them and let them finish off indoors
Alternatively if you want to just pick them - green berries have pectin in them so they could be used in a preserve - jam, jelly, syrups or elixirs.
They won’t ripen properly if you pick them green, they may colour up a little in sunlight on a windowsill but the flavour won’t ripen in strawberries - the flavour is fixed at the time of picking. Found this online
Vonnie that's interesting. I stopped making jam because of the sugar, what is left when I get back I will puree for the children.
Ok hope it was helpful and least not all will be wasted
READY IN: 35 mins
SERVES: 2
INGREDIENTS
4 cups strawberries, halved
1⁄2 cup white grape juice concentrate (simmered down from 1-1/2 cups)
2 1⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice
1⁄4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1⁄2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
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DIRECTIONS
Place berries juices and lemon rind in saucepan.
Mash berries slightly to release juice.
Heat berries to boiling.
Sprinkle with unflavored gelatin, and stir gelatin in well.
Remove from heat, skim top and pack into hot jars with hot lids.
Cool to room temperature before freezing.
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Sugar free jam
Doodle have you tried these infusion bottles for flavouring water I have just done slices of lemon with fresh mint leaves in
Hi Vonnie I drink water with ice and a slice of lemon (unwaxed) and sometimes mint or lemon balm from my herb garden. I like things to be as 'unprocessed' as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to post recipes I don't really eat jam preferring fresh fruit but used to make it for the family.
That's ok Just thought it be handy if you missed your jam 😀
I find my bp is always lower in the mornings and goes up at night. I always drink plenty of water/herbal teas etc. I think it depends on how you feel when your bp drops. If you feel OK and can still function it should be fine. It is only when you find you cannot function properly and have to lie down with your legs higher than your head that you need to worry!
Think we all suffer in this heat even poor animals.People who love it must be lapping it up at present but it makes me uncomfortable
Over here we are not used to hot weather. Normally i can deal with it but these last few days my heart rate has increased a lot with so many ES and slightly shortness of breath.
Hope your resting when you can and keeping fluids going I hate the heat Mind you I hate the cold to Typical English person lol
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