I have a laundry airer full of damp washing in front of the window to try to absorb the solar energy pouring in. Blinds inside the window in my flat trap the heat and heat up the inside panel of the double glazing
It all depends on what you're used to, so 25°C is hot for you and your pigs. Some of "down south" is far hotter than where I am in Germany, but for me in an attic flat no less, it's really difficult. Only about 8°C hotter than you outside.
It doesn’t look silly at all. Very practical & works a treat.
It doesn’t look silly at all. Very practical & works a treat.
My house looks ridiculous. My window coverings are……flamingo fabric & bumble bee fabric on front windows.
Various odd fitted sheets at the back, a couple of tea towels & 2 old duvet covers one with tigers on & one with birds on.
Actually on the actual heat thread, it seems difficult temperatures down south are 'only' 32°C in the late afternoon, which is what it was here too. I was thinking 37°C in southern England, not sure why. Whatever, it's all difficult for those of us who aren't used to it. Where I live in Germany it always cooled down overnight up until a few years ago, in fact if you were sitting out in the evening here in summer 10-15 years ago and more, you'd need something long-sleeved. Not so where I lived 25-30 years ago in the Rhine Valley... The earth is heating up indeed.
It’s not been fun
it sounds like good value for money. I’m initially signing my elderly girl up (her arthritis needs routinely monitored) to see how we get on then might do the same for Aperol if needed. He is only two so hoping I can delay it for a bit!Great idea, that is really good, it can make a huge difference to the cost of treatmentDespite the heat wave, Aperol’s favourite time of day is when he gets his morning nuggets. I’ve been getting up first thing, opening the window and French doors and letting the cool breeze work its magic.
Espresso’s wound is healing well thankfully. The good news is my vets offer a monthly plan which includes up to 12 vet consultations a year for £18/a month. Given a single consultation fee is now almost £70
Luckily, pig dad will be at home when I go back to work tomorrow to keep a close eye on them as it’s forecast to get hotter over next couple of days.
We’ve certainly had plenty of rain in between heatwaves! I also mow the grass on a higher setting so it doesn’t get scalped and have let it grow recently as the bees love the clover.
I’m really looking forward to some rain here - our mower is also set to the highest setting as well (not that it’s helped in these temperatures). Everything’s very parched at the moment
My husband has been banned from mowing the lawn because the bees are loving the clover.
We’re definitely kindred spirits, I do the exact same!
Everything about my garden is done with wildlife in mind.
I’ll do my best rain dance for you! It’s been a very dry summer for the most part.I’m really looking forward to some rain here - our mower is also set to the highest setting as well (not that it’s helped in these temperatures). Everything’s very parched at the moment
It certainly has!
It’s made of 3D printed plastic so think it’s too brittle to tighten with screws. I’ve ordered a hook-on one to try out instead. Why is it difficult to find a decent water bottle holder?!
The other one is fine, think I over tightened the screws when securing it so the plastic just broke. I’ve ordered one from Etsy by CamSteCo so hopefully by hooking it on, the plastic doesn’t break this time.That's interesting. I was thinking of buying one
Was the one that cracked a Buttercup one?I’ve just noticed the fancy water bottle holder I bought them last year has cracked
Yes
I’ll let you know what it’s likeThank you, I might try one of theirs
