You know it's hot when....

When your washing on the line takes 15 mins to dry.
When you open the doors and windows and it makes things hotter.
When the butter is melted in the time it takes to transport it from the fridge to the bench.
When a big tough 8 year old starts playing in paddling pools.

When you wake up with a pounding heat headache every morning.
When your makeup slides off your face and onto your iPhone every time you take a call.
When you just can't drink too much iced coffee.
When you 'shade hop' all the way down the road.
When your ankles swell up just like your nanas.
When you're stuck in endless sweltering Tube rides, pressed up against men in damp synthetic shirts, smelling af flop sweat and lunchtime beer.

When the park turns brown.
When the garden needs watering every day.  Sometimes twice.
When even the weeds are dying.
When the lettuces all start to bolt.
When the lawn looks beyond redemption, even with regular watering.

Give us a break! Just a few cooler respite days! London doesn't wear hot weather as well as cities in more tropical climes (aircon and swimming pools)..