British coping with heat

[Mr D]

As we appear to be having our summer at the moment, has anyone seen any warnings from official bodies and transport bods?
Saw something earlier that suggested people not travel by train tomorrow.
The wrong kind of sun? How do the warmer places in the world cope with railways?

Us Brits have for many years appeared to head off to sunny climes for a holiday in the sun. Millions of us have done it.

Yet we appear unable to cope with heat at home?

We Brits go on holiday to somewhere warm and sunny, get a great tan and have a good time. Yet when not on holiday appear to forget sun protection, appear to have problems sleeping in the heat and whinge its too hot.

Is it only on holiday overseas that the 'cope with sun' gene gets switched on?

Thoughts anyone?

 

[Darren_Ssc]

Warmer countries cope by grinding to a near standstill on a permanent basis. Don't kid yourself they are better organised.

 

[Paulo1Chop]

Us Brits are creatures of habit that seem slightly put out by things that maybe aren't the norm!

Air con is a big help when we leave these shores though too!

 

[Ian J]

Us Brits have for many years appeared to head off to sunny climes for a holiday in the sun. Millions of us have done it.

Yet we appear unable to cope with heat at home?

We Brits go on holiday to somewhere warm and sunny, get a great tan and have a good time. Yet when not on holiday appear to forget sun protection, appear to have problems sleeping in the heat and whinge its too hot.

It isn't the heat in this country that causes problems as it's the humidity that goes with it. We're off to a Greek Island in a couple of weeks where it will be over 30 all day every day but the big difference is that it will be clear skies with very little humidity.

Mediterranean homes tend to be built to keep the sun out whereas ours are built to keep the heat in and anyway I wouldn't dream of holidaying anywhere in the summer that didn't have air conditioned bedrooms

 

[Paulo1Chop]

My "favourite" part of going to Greece is always thinking I can get away with not getting air con......then, after night 1, sprinting down to reception with the 200 euros bounty for 2 weeks of cold air!!

 

[Ian J]

Saw something earlier that suggested people not travel by train tomorrow.
The wrong kind of sun? How do the warmer places in the world cope with railways?

There was someone on the radio this morning explaining why the railways were having problems with the heat.

It seems that our railways run on tracks laid on sleepers that are in turn laid on stones which was a system designed a century ago.

Continental railways run on sleepers laid on concrete but that costs four times what ours cost and it's not cost effective to upgrade all of our tracks just for a couple of days a year

 

[Darren_Ssc]

Continental railways run on sleepers laid on concrete but that costs four times what ours cost and it's not cost effective to upgrade all of our tracks just for a couple of days a year

Continentals have a similar attitude to drainage, with obvious cosequemces.

I was trapped on a Spanish train overnight once due to heavy rainfall. When I eventually returned home my second floor flat was flooded. It turns out the guy above had been using his terrace drain as a makeshift ashtray/rubbish bin for the previous few months.

The entire night's deluge had taken the alternative root via the staircase.

Quote amusing watching everyone arguing about it and the culprit just shrugging his shoulders saying ya, ya

 

[Paul Norman]

I don't wish to become regionally divisive, but I thought I would point out that here in the North East, whilst very nicely warm, a gentle breeze is making my office comfortable.

As you were.

 

[Ian J]

I don't wish to become regionally divisive, but I thought I would point out that here in the North East, whilst very nicely warm, a gentle breeze is making my office comfortable.

Does that mean that you are still wearing your winter coat?

 

[alan1302]

Does that mean that you are still wearing your winter coat?

If he's from the North East I doubt he wears one in winter!

 

[Clinton]

I've got air conditioners in all the rooms at home and even one in my garden office.

What heat?

 

[alan1302]

What heat?

The one outside

 

[Newchodge]

I am one of those who does not understand the juxtaposition of the words too and hot. Here in the north east I find it pleasantly not cold. I think it is about 26C

 

[Mr D]

Here in the house its 26C according to the thermostat.
Just been to take dog for a walk, bit warmer outside. Was very warm yesterday spending better part of 2 hours in the afternoon sorting stock in a metal container. Needed to use a towel to deal with the sweat.

 

[OhhEnnEmm]

Poundland sell these little desk fans for £2, proper USB

 

[OhhEnnEmm]

Poundland sell these little desk fans for £2, proper USB

I have multiple pointing at me, that's what's helping me survive! Bargain too

 

[Paul Norman]

If he's from the North East I doubt he wears one in winter!

I own a light jacket, just in case there is an ice age.

 

[Paul Norman]

I am one of those who does not understand the juxtaposition of the words too and hot. Here in the north east I find it pleasantly not cold. I think it is about 26C

I agree. Slight cooler up here on the high grounds of Consett!

 

[Clodbuster]

I'm absolutely chuffed with the warmer weather. Long may it continue. My blood is still very thin after 19 years here. We had the 38 not far from us and I barely noticed it

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

I'm hot 24/7 all year round... I don't mind the heat or cold... if it's "hot" outside I just have a shave.

 

[FrankSee]

My poor car was like the local swimming baths, in no small thanks to the broken air con

Thankfully the heats died down recently, any longer and I think my car seat would have perished