'Climb into the cooler and shut the door'

Anyone remember that ad for Coca cola (I think) years and years ago? It's so hot all you wanna do is climb into the cooler and close the door. No? Never mind. It just about sums up how the weather is affecting lots of us at the moment. Hot and muggy and, certainly in Maplehurst, no respite at night. I have been sleeping dreadfully for a while now, some of which is due to the weather. Waking up and not getting back to sleep. Just lightly dozing all night without really going to sleep. Weird (and sometimes wonderful) dreams. So much weirdness going on generally at the moment....but that's another blog.
Was intending to go out for a morning ride with Beth on Thursday but after a mostly sleepless night I just couldn't get out of bed! So I went a bit later  - setting off at around 9.30am which is still morning. Took the route that John suggested and extended it a bit too. It was kinda odd being on my own, no pointing out potholes to Beth etc. But enjoyable nonetheless. I cycled for an hour and three quarters ending up at the new house. Where I cleaned stuff for a while. All looking great there with the painting done and carpets due in the next day. Then back on the bike for the trip home. 25 m in around 2hours and a bit.
Saturday we are planning a trip with Trusty and Agent Alex. Tho Trusty has stitches in his head from a fight with his garage door. So I don't know if he will be able to get his helmet on. Agent Alex will be on his first big cycle for weeks so we will all be kept busy reigning him in to prevent him going off like a greyhound out of the trap!