Is it really 100 degrees F. in Paris???
Jul 1st, 2015, 01:03 AM
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Regarding the 15 000 people who died in France (not 10 000), compared to other European countries. We chatted with a Spanish couple who talked about Spanish families being closer to their parents/grandparents, etc., and checking up on them more. Then they added - and of course Spain lied. There's no way they had only the number of deaths they claimed. Interesting.
Here in the south-weest it's going to be 37 again today, and mostly for the next 10 days. We had lots of thunder this morning but no rain. Glad to be here in a stone house with shutters closed rather than in Paris where it will be even hotter. Bon courage les touristes
Here in the south-weest it's going to be 37 again today, and mostly for the next 10 days. We had lots of thunder this morning but no rain. Glad to be here in a stone house with shutters closed rather than in Paris where it will be even hotter. Bon courage les touristes
Jul 1st, 2015, 03:37 AM
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Fortunately, France and other countries hit by the 2003 heat wave have learned from that experience and now have plans in place to help the most vulnerable -- the elderly, for example. It is a balmy 90 degrees in Basel right now, starting tomorrow, we should touch the 100 degree mark. Fortunately I have an air conditioned office and a room air conditioner in the living room at home. If necessary, DH and I can camp out on our sectional sofa.
Jul 1st, 2015, 05:59 AM
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I slept close to Ker last night.
Not much clothes either, no AC.
Solutions was European way : I opened the window...
and put earplugs, but was still awakened by loud tourists at 4 30 am (no, I won't say they were US). Got fast back to sleep.
All in all a correct night, all the more agreeable because the heat allowed me to have a picnic on canal St Martin.
Today going back to Brussels, not sure weather more bearable. But a heat wave is just this : a wave - something that doesn't happen often and doesn"t last long.
I remember 2003, and 1976. No any other heatwave comes to my mind... So AC for twice in half a lifetime ?
not for me.
Not much clothes either, no AC.
Solutions was European way : I opened the window...
and put earplugs, but was still awakened by loud tourists at 4 30 am (no, I won't say they were US). Got fast back to sleep.
All in all a correct night, all the more agreeable because the heat allowed me to have a picnic on canal St Martin.
Today going back to Brussels, not sure weather more bearable. But a heat wave is just this : a wave - something that doesn't happen often and doesn"t last long.
I remember 2003, and 1976. No any other heatwave comes to my mind... So AC for twice in half a lifetime ?
not for me.
Jul 1st, 2015, 06:04 AM
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anyone fancy a trip to Cornwall?
we have temperatures of about 20C at present and it's forecast to remain like that for the foreseeable future.
No need for A/C and you might want to bring a cardigan to wear in the evenings.
we have temperatures of about 20C at present and it's forecast to remain like that for the foreseeable future.
No need for A/C and you might want to bring a cardigan to wear in the evenings.
Jul 1st, 2015, 07:07 AM
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38 C. as I write this (100 F.) in the Dordogne, near Castelnaud. As Carlux says, though, the old stone houses do a remarkable job of keeping things cool. We just close curtains, doors and shutters in the mornings once the outside air is warmer than the inside air, and reverse the process in the evenings.
The TV and radio are full of announcements right now reminding people to drink lots of water, put cold cloths on our heads, etc. Our guests are still managing to visit caves and castles in the heat, as both stay cool when you're inside.
The TV and radio are full of announcements right now reminding people to drink lots of water, put cold cloths on our heads, etc. Our guests are still managing to visit caves and castles in the heat, as both stay cool when you're inside.
Jul 1st, 2015, 07:54 AM
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Just a reminder that "drinking lots of water" is unsound public health advice. Drinking water when not thirsty can lead to low blood sodium levels which can cause seizures, coma, and death. I had a cousin who permanently lost use of his left foot because he drank too much water.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...n/con-20031445
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...n/con-20031445
Jul 1st, 2015, 09:42 AM
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<i> As Carlux says, though, the old stone houses do a remarkable job of keeping things cool.</i>
Only as long as the heatwave doesn't go past 4 days when the stones heat up and then life will be miserable.
Only as long as the heatwave doesn't go past 4 days when the stones heat up and then life will be miserable.
Jul 1st, 2015, 10:00 AM
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Geez that's hot! I will be in Paris at the end of the month for the first time. Does this mean it could be hotter than 100F by the time I get there? I would assume the museums are air-conditioned if nothing but to preserve the art from intense heat, right?
Jul 1st, 2015, 10:11 AM
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"So I guess I don't have to worry about NOT wanting to spen an entire day or two inside museums this week! It will be welcomed."
As long as everyone else doesn't have the same idea and goes in there with you.
As long as everyone else doesn't have the same idea and goes in there with you.
