Attended Good Vibrations in Congleton Library yesterday. It was very hot, but tolerable and always fun to play there. We skipped the regular post-performance lunch, and came straight back at noon rather than remain for another hour or two, to avoid the heat during the long drive back.
Then, more heat. It's now 26.4 in here. At 21:00 yesterday it was 28, lowering to 25 point something by about 22:30 with the window open wide. Windows open and curtains wide all night, and the indoor temperature dropped to 24.9 at lowest at 04:30. I barely slept, uncomfortably hot and worried about when to close windows and curtains. Closed the windows and curtains at 07:00 or so, at 25 degrees inside, then slept until after 09:00, by which time it was 26, but 24 elsewhere in the house, so perhaps I should have left all open.
Either way, too hot to work. Too hot to paint as I need ventilation, and computer work too causes the room to heat up, so is not advisable. Deborah is shielding here in this well-insulated house, her upstairs flat with no insulation is 2 to 6 degrees hotter than here.
We've cancelled our performance at the Ray Davies night in Congleton tonight, as it's due to be even hotter than yesterday, probably over 30 degrees at 18:00 when we're due to leave, and the venue is not insulated or air-conditioned, and is very cramped and full of people. The evening would be an endurance more than joy. Very sad not to attend, I've been rehearsing 'Little Bit Of Emotion' for weeks, but gave Deb a performance of this yesterday. Perhaps I can do the same at the next Good Vibes event.
I'll attempt some smaller jobs today. First, preparations for the Steam Sale, due to start later today. I'll draw out a painting perhaps. Mike sent over a few songs, which are always inspiring, they're always full of his energy and creative spirit. Too tired and hot to want to do anything. It's due to be equally hot tomorrow, a little cooler on Saturday, and the heatwave is due to end on Sunday. How I pity the wildlife, the trees and plants suffering in this heat, the people without shelter, those who work in kitchens, the patients and staff at the local hospital which is notoriously hot in even normal summer weather.
Sisyphus rolls his rock over the desert floor.
