3rd July

I am feeling a bit better today, the headache at the base of my skull seems to have eased off .   I needed to go to the bank so have been out and about in town today, but it is so hot outside I just wanted to get back to my cold house.

It has  been said the heatwave is breaking all records.

 I took this picture a couple of days ago.  Death Valley is said to be the hottest place on the planet, and there have been deaths in Arizona from people dying in their homes which don't have air conditioning.

I know you have heard in your news the tragic deaths of 19 elite firemen in Arizona.  Most of them were found inside their protective tents, which failed to protect them.

 

 The green things are the protective tents, which basically were like a foil lined sleeping bag.  They went into the fire thinking the wind was behind them, and they'd be alright, but the wind changed direction very suddenly, trapping them.  They were nearly all young men, leaving behind young families.  It is very sad.

These are the most affected states.

Death Valley, as I've said,  is the hottest place on the planet.

And this is currently Shawnee

Bubbles has been by my side all the time I was lying ill, but as I was up and about today she probably thought she could have a respite from her mummy sitting duties, and found a comfy spot in the living room.