In the good old days.... in blackpropaganda

..it was normal in the summer to have a period of hot weather - sometimes hitting F90 degrees. We revelled in it - and if it coincided with the two weeks of our family holiday at the seaside I got burnt shoulders and back in the first week, and pulled off the skin in the second while covered in Calomine Lotion.

Now, if the temperature hits C30 degrees (note that difference) there are government health warnings - especially for old people who presumably are too gaga not to realise it is best to keep in the shade and have a drink. Suncream is a must - with dire consequences if it is not put on.

Of course, then there are thunder storms - it gets too hot and the sky erupts - and then there are weather warnings for rain - well f..k me - fancy that!!!

Oh dear, I am getting old.