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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #1

Well, we wanted the sun and the heat, so we headed south. Currently sitting east of Valencia by a few miles. It has been getting progressively warmer. Lovely, we said. However it now appears as we have to head back north for the ferry next weekend that we are in for a bit of a heatwave. The worst since 2005 apparently. So Zaragoza tomorrow hopefully, and temperatures expected to be 38 to 40. The question I have is, is it illegal to drive in your jocks

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #2

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The question I have is, is it illegal to drive in your jocks

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In your case Daffy I would definitely say yes!

....Enjoy the heatwave....Pissing it down here

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #3

Panda, I was really hoping for baguette to come in with some obscure French or Spanish rule, that claims it was perfectly acceptable.

. I really don’t want to end up in some continental prison, in only me jocks

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #4

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Is it sympathy that you are looking for?

once you get back to this side of the pond you will wish that you were back there again.
Not sure if you are passing this lovely place called Haro but if you are then take the time to stop off for a night.
We drove down through Zarogoza 4 years ago from Santander to Salou and the scenery was beautiful.
Enjoy the rest of your hollidays.

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #5

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I wouldn't chance it in Wexford.

On the practical side, if you are using aires, cross reference your choices with public swimming pools.
In France public pools can be beside the local aires.
I see that you are currently in Spain, so bear this in mind on the trip north.
Last year, we moved early in the morning, spent the afternoon in the local pools and then retired to the aire in the evening. We had peak temperature of 44°c with kids on board.
Enjoy the heat, been pissing here all day.

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #6

Daffy. If you end up in one of those prisons I would recommend you dont run around in your jocks

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #7

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Daffy. If you end up in one of those prisons I would recommend you dont run around in your jocks

But.. if they arrest me in them, the choices I have will be quite limited, Tommy

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #8

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Daffy. If you end up in one of those prisons I would recommend you dont run around in your jocks

But.. if they arrest me in them, the choices I have will be quite limited, Tommy

The mind boggles

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· Posted: 23.06.2019 · #9

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Not a bad plan. Cheers..

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #10

We are in the Vendée , were told by out French neighbors that the heatwave/Cancule is on its way 36c to 38c by Wednesday. That would be too hot for the pup , so are heading a bit further North to cooler weather. Although it was dull and raining earlier, could our French neighbors be taking the pi**

, Maybe they have a sense of humour and will all be driving in their jocks !!

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #11

Your French neighbours observations are correct if you check out meteo France.

http://www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/vendee/85

However if you stick at the coast it should only be in the high 20s !!

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #12

West Coast won't be much cooler expected temperatures 35 /36 in La Rochelle midweek.
As for the jocks, make sure there colour fast inside and out

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #13

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Not a bad plan. Cheers..

Remember you can't use public pool unless you wear speedo type togs.
No swim or beach shorts.

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #14

Well, we survived our trip through Zaragoza 39° and Pamplona 37° and we landed in San Sebastián, where it is a positively chilly 23°.

The jocks are ruined, so a new pair are to be sacrificed. tomorrow, if we decide to make another dash. However I think it is going to be quite hot, wherever we can reach to tomorrow. Only one thing for it then, fill the fridge with beer and keep cool that way

Irun first, for the kitch prezzies

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #15

A tip.
After you park up, remove the external fridge grille on the outside wall.
This allows the heat to escape and reduce the pressure of cooling on your fridge.
Although I have a feeling that Daffy has a modified cooling fan installed.
Just remember to refit the grilles before traveling again.

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· Posted: 24.06.2019 · #16

A good tip, but I do indeed. It’s working very well. Fan cuts in at 40° and cuts back out at 32°. The frozen food is still frozen, I even burst a can of beer I put up there to cool quickly, then forgot about it till next morning. Oops. Highest I have seen the reading, which is taken from probe fitted between fins was 52.8°.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #17

No jocks required!! Got some funny looks at the Super U

Image from BBC website this morning. Schools in Paris are being closed because Aircon isn't up to the job.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #18

lol

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #19

34° parked in the shade in the Ardeche now lovely breeze blowing thru the van

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #20

32° at midnight last night 100km south of Nantes. Windows open, vents open cooling fan full belt over the bed, still felt very warm. Up in Normandy now in a little spot very close to Omaha beach. Cloudy and windy and about 21°. Gone from one extreme to the other.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #21

Get home quick, glorious weather here in Strangford today and set to improve into the weekend. Summer is finally here.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #22

At St. Jean De Monts, heavy rain last night but dried up quickly this morning, 30c now , no sign of cooling down ,forecast 33c tomorrow, looking forward to mid 20s at the weekend.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #23

Oh I’ll be home soon enough. Not going to rush it.

I’ve had enough of the heat now, to last me a few weeks at least

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #24

I pity any Motorhomers with dogs on the continent right now

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #25

Ah I’m looking after Ben well enough

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #26

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Ah I’m looking after Ben well enough

We’ll be sure to leave out a big bowl of water for her

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #27

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I pity any Motorhomers with dogs on the continent right now

Jason that's an awful thing to say about Daffy.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #28

17° cool north easterly strong breeze
In the Hook now.
I'm back to do a forensic report on my accident to see if there is any grounds to sue Leìha.

Everyone else is doing it.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #29

Woof woof 🤨

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #30

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I pity any Motorhomers with dogs on the continent right now

Jason that's an awful thing to say about Daffy.

His bark is worse than his bite Martin

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #31

Snow starting to melt now in Omagh.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #32

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Snow starting to melt now in Omagh.

Thaw to continue now for a couple of days Paul,

but be prepared for the weekend again.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #33

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Snow starting to melt now in Omagh.

And there goes his free ice cubes.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #34

I had Factor Dufflecoat on today.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #35

Now you ate going to see the Critic Air regulations come into force in a big way. There was an announcement today in France that all old diesel cars were to be left at home.
@Ally you're just getting old and feeling the cold, get over it.

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #36

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@Ally you're just getting old and feeling the cold, get over it.

COLD!!!!!!!

I'm ginger! it was to keep the sun off!

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· Posted: 26.06.2019 · #37

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@Ally you're just getting old and feeling the cold, get over it.

COLD!!!!!!!

I'm ginger! it was to keep the sun off!

If you put on several layers on factor 50 you will be so slick the Sun won't even know you're there.

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· Posted: 27.06.2019 · #38

27 degrees in Garykennedy

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· Posted: 27.06.2019 · #39

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@Ally you're just getting old and feeling the cold, get over it.

COLD!!!!!!!

I'm ginger! it was to keep the sun off!

Always remember to look after your health Ally, drink plenty of liquids

and it does not have to be out of a green tin.

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· Posted: 27.06.2019 · #40

Is a red Smiwthwicks can ok?

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