Saturday, February 25, 2012

6WS - The last of hot summer days

Summer has just realised that she's nearly done her time in the Southern Hemisphere for this year and has thrown up a couple of stinking hot days as a final hurrah.

38c degrees yesterday, 39c today and 37c tomorrow. That's roughly between 98 -102 F. After a very mild summer this has come as a bit of a shock.

All too soon though we'll be whining about the cold and rain and while I much prefer the heat, this is a bit warmer than I like. Keeping the babies and puppies in our world cool is a challenge. We've been giving our new puppy chunks of ice in her water bowl and to play with.

I missed a great photo opportunity yesterday, when I walked in from work she was stretched out on the lawn with her chin propped on a huge chunk of ice, but as soon as she saw me she was up and waggling her whole little body in greeting.

My grandson is here for a sleepover and at least the house is nice and cool. I was going to take him down to a friends place this evening, they've got a pool and were having a BBQ dinner but it's still so hot outside. I think he's been much happier here exploring the house which is nice and cool and especially now that he can move with his commando style crawl.
 
I'm just looking
Can you still see me?
Poor hubby is working in the heat tonight, though afternoon shift is probably preferable to dayshift in this heat. Youngest is staying at another friends house tonight and middle son and his girlfriend are out and about. Just me and junior staying cool in the house tonight. Another night of peace and quiet and the littlest has just closed his eyes and given into the sandman's commands.

So is it warm or cool where you are and what's your weather preference?

Cheers, Fi

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16 comments:

  1. Hi Fi ~ :) ~ We are having a very warm winter here in Texas this year. Today has cooled from our 70's.

    I am glad that you and Junior can have some fine grandmothering time! He is a cutie! Enjoy him like this as he won't stay little for long.
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    1. Jim I would have thought that Texas has warm winters generally. I know he will grow quick, its a pity they don't stay so cute and easy for long.

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  2. It is unusually warm here at the moment - the last couple of days have been 16 and 17 degrees celsius. My weather preference is warm to hot, but not scorching hot. On the other hand, cold, crisp winter days are nice if you're wrapped up well!

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    1. Me too - As long as it's only one or two days of cold, crisp winter days

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  3. We never really even had a winter and the temps are pushing 80 here already!
    Adorable grandson!

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    1. Brenda the weather seems to be a little crazy everywhere at the moment

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  4. Peek-a-boo! What a little cutie...just love it when they cover their face and can't see you so they think....you can't see them either! So funny!

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    1. They definitely keep you laughing and smiling don't they?

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  5. Love the photos!!!! Definitely a cutie-pie.

    Summer? LOL -- we're still looking for winter, though ti is snowing today.

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    1. He's very adorable and I'm not biased at all. Snow sounds quite nice about now. It only got to 33 today but is now raining so very high humidity

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  6. Hi Fi, what a sweetie that little boy is. It is 85 or so degrees here in Ethiopia. Not used to this heat in February. LOL..I think I need a pool and some ice.

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    1. I'm not sure you get much of that heat any time of the year at home do you. Love looking at all the pics you're posting

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  7. Your weather sounds beautiful. We'll be there soon! The cold and wet weather makes me miserable, especially since I've been sick. Enjoy those last few weeks of summer!

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  8. Even though i lived in tropical country 38c is pretty hot. my fav weather somewhere between 19c-25c (which is almost everyday in here. lol)

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  9. I used to leave my babies naked as much as possible (and trail after them with a cloth and disinfectant ;) ). Enjoy it while it lasts :)

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  10. My husband was just in Bangalore, India. It's in the northern hemisphere, but not by much and super-warm compared to life here at the moment. He would've enjoyed a nice ice cube as well!

    Thanks for playing 6WS!

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