Peering through the mist and murk at BBC weather warnings it is hard to appreciate how poor Lunnoners are suffering from extreme heat. 33 C forecast and we think its smoldering at 19. No fear of that today as most of the Merse is currently wet and dreichy and with a visibility of 4/5 London buses or one football field golf is not an option for Huttonian.

At least we don't have to worry about heat stroke or forgetting that the dog is locked in the car in Sir Morrison's car park. An intake of 2 litres of water a day-as advised by NHS24 would ensure having never to be more than 30 feet from the loo given the additional ambient rehydration effects of standing hatless in the garden in steady drizzle.

Hutton Think Tank has yet to issue hot weather coping procedures advice-with 21C yesterday it started to, but a thunder induced power cut put pay to that by shutting down the PC. It is thought that sun cream for white cats (as recommended on ITV) is not an option but it may repeat the 1976 advisory of, in extreme cases, putting cats in the fridge (not ice box section) with the door slightly ajar for ventilation. But if you do don't forget # 22a helpful hint: be sure to

Remove the milk first  ¶ 8:28 AM