Dog days

China
July 22, 2017 5:27am CST
Over here ,it is dry and sweltering hot summer and the hottest days of the year now with the temperature hovering around 37C recently.The weather service says there will be 40C in store for us. I am really wilting in this heat,however this is a busy month for me.My wife went to her father's -about 125 miles away from us-on 29,June.It was her turn to attend to her father for one month.Every day I have to have it in mind what vegetable I will buy from grocery and how to make a three-course meal (lunch) for my granddaughter and I ,among other things.My granddaughter is very particular about what she eats,which is a tough nut to crack!
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@LadyDuck (459824)
• Switzerland
22 Jul 17
We are also having our hottest days, but this year we are lucky to have night showers time by time. I am sorry you have to take care of cooking every day for a picky eater.
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• China
23 Jul 17
The problem is that we haven't had rain for a long while.Happily just a week to go before my wife is back ,by the time I will be a bit relaxed.
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• China
24 Jul 17
@LadyDuck Yes,however today she tells me that she will be back on August 2nd.
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@LadyDuck (459824)
• Switzerland
23 Jul 17
@changjiangzhibin89 We have rain quite often this year, usually July is a dry month. I am sure you are anxious to see your wife back.
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• United States
22 Jul 17
So she has been gone your wife for nearly one month now? That is sometime my friend. I hope it is not too much for you to find things to make for your picky grand daughter. When will you wife come home? How old is your grand daughter? It is quite hot here as well my friend.
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• China
23 Jul 17
My granddaughter is 12 and will be sixth grade primary school pupil the autumn term.My wife will back at the end of this month by the time I may feel relaxed.
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• China
24 Jul 17
@TiarasOceanView She changes her mind and won't be back until August 2nd.
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• United States
23 Jul 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Oh yes hurry the end of the month then.
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Aug 17
I am glad to see a post from you . I hope all went well for your wife's trip to her father's - and I hope he is doing good too. Is your wife back now? It has been hot here too - but I am surprised it has not been hotter (that will probably come later). Right now it is only 8am, but I feel the warm air already coming through the windows - it will be a hot day. Ah, I remember you said your granddaughter was a picky eater. But I am sure she survived the month . My kids can be picky at times too. Since they are home from school, they have enjoyed many days of having somen, cold Japanese noodles, but we know noodles alone are not nutritious. Now I make a meal and tell them they can choose to eat it, or eat nothing at all (which is what my father would say) .
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@much2say (53942)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Oh, I'm sorry - I thought I responded to this before! It must be a relief to have your wife back home now - I'm glad all went well! Next week my kids will be starting school again . . . I don't know what to make for their school lunches anymore. Perhaps I should pack them some birdseeds (I have not posted, but my daughter has gotten 4 parakeets) . . . and tell them if they do not like that, then perhaps they should eat and appreciate whatever is given to them .
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• China
7 Aug 17
@much2say Thanks for kind words!My wife has been back home.She stayed there for 32 days and everything went well.Unlike my wife,I don't pamper my granddaughter that much.I often tell her that she has to eat whatever I made.Of course ,I always do my best to make allowances for her taste.
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• China
10 Aug 17
@much2say That is ok!My granddaughter are on summer vacation and she will start school on September 1.I do feel as if relieved of a heavy load,after my wife was back home. Oh,your daughter has 4 parakeets,which surely brightens up her life.
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• United States
10 Sep 17
I had to use a converter to see what 37C was, wow, that is hot. We actually had a very mild summer, not good for someone who loves swimming and prefers the hotter weather to swim in. I hope it starts cooling down soon. My neighbor's father is elderly, so once a month they will travel up north to spend time with him, alternating with his sisters. I don't know how many miles, but the drive is long, at least 4 hours. As for your granddaughter, that sounds typical, children today are so picky, aren't they?
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• China
10 Sep 17
37C is a non-standard spelling,It should be 37 degrees centigrade,equal to 98F .Now It has cooled off a bit.My wife cares for her Dad once every two-three months.She stays there for one month each time.
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• China
11 Sep 17
@Carmelanirel2 Yes,both my granddaughter and I miss her.Over there it is a hectic month.
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• United States
10 Sep 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Wow, I am sure you miss her when she is gone that long.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
27 Jul 17
Yaay - a post from you at last! Sorry it's so hot for you, I don't think I could stand 40C. Does your granddaughter live with you?
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• China
28 Jul 17
To my shame,this is my first post this year.No ,my granddaughter is back to her parents' in the evening.Her parents have working lunch in their companies,so she has to have lunch with us.
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• China
28 Jul 17
@jaboUK It is hard to satisfy her.She always complains that the dishes I make are not as delicious as those my wife made.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
28 Jul 17
@changjiangzhibin89 I should imagine that's nice for her to come to lunch with you.
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@DeborahDiane (40071)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Aug 17
It has been hot here in California, too. I am looking forward to fall. I'm sure you are, too.
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• China
6 Aug 17
Although tomorrow will be the beginning of Autumn ,the temperature is still 35 ? or so lately.
• China
7 Aug 17
@DeborahDiane According to weather forcast,We will have rain over next few days,so it may cool down.
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• Laguna Woods, California
6 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 - I hope it cools off for you soon. Heat can kill people!
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@youless (112146)
• Guangzhou, China
22 Jul 17
That's so hot in your side. Here it is about 30 degrees It seems that tomorrow it will rain and therefore the temperature will drop down. I understand your feelings. In these days since my mom had the cataract surgery, I hope she will have a good rest at home. So everyday after work I go to buy the food in the market and then make a nice dinner. I'm proud of myself because I can still finish it well and quick. Of course I depend on some modern cooking tools such as the electrical pressure cooker. And when I run out of inspiration, I will go online to check some nice recipes.
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• China
23 Jul 17
Oh,it is great ,just 30C.Here we are crying out for rain,but no rain will be expected over next some time.You are filial enough to take it upon yourself to prepare the meal .It seems that you are a good hand at making meal.
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@youless (112146)
• Guangzhou, China
24 Jul 17
@changjiangzhibin89 It is 27 centigrades here today. Perhaps you shall go to Hainan to spend this summer vacation. I heard it also has a comfortable temperature there
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• China
24 Jul 17
@youless Today,38C here. I have a relative who lives in Sanya .It is 26C today there.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
24 Aug 17
A month is a long time. I hope you have managed the daily him drum well. My kids are not too picky, thankfully.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
29 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Glad to hear that your wife is home. Being a team and taking care of the home is so much easier than trying to do it by one's self.
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• China
25 Aug 17
My wife has been back home ,so I feel a bit relaxed now.It is no picnic looking after my granddaughter.
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• China
29 Aug 17
@Shellyann36 Yes,however I take a back seat now and become a helper, when it comes to household chores.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
27 Oct 17
How are you doing? Just wanted to stop by and say hello.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
9 Nov 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Glad to hear this. When will you post more?
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• China
10 Nov 17
@Shellyann36 Sorry ! I have not posted for a long time.I actually don't care about it,I just enjoy reading others' posts and responding to them on Mylot.
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• China
28 Oct 17
Thank you ! I am fine. All the best !
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
2 Aug 17
I can relate with your granddaughter so picky. My daughter was like that too, when she was still a kid and even when she was already in high school. She was thin yet seldom gets thin. I have a hard time too, thinking of what the helper will cook that she would like to eat for the meals.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
3 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 same with us when our daughter was just a kid.
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• China
3 Aug 17
@SIMPLAYD Yes,most kids are particular about what they eat,but we don't let things take their course when it comes to my granddaughter' eating habit,sometimes we force her to eat what we think are beneficial to her health.
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@rebelann (111336)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Jan 18
That is hot, is it also humid? I like the heat as long as the humidity is low. I too am a picky eater, I prefer healthy foods rather than fast foods. Does China also have restaurants like McDonalds?
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• China
23 Jan 18
It is humid too at that time of the year.In the city I live ,there are both McDonalds and Kentucky,my granddaughter goes to there now and again.
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• China
24 Jan 18
@rebelann I know what you mean,I never eat them and frequently try to persuade my granddaughter not to eat them.
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@rebelann (111336)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Jan 18
I am surprised @changjiangzhibin89 .... I probably should not be though. I used to like Kentucky but I do not anymore and I never eat at McDonalds. I have decided cooking my own food is healthier.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
19 Aug 17
I am sure you are very skilled at preparing a meal. I hope you are enjoying spending time with your grand daughter!
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• China
20 Aug 17
Thank you !I can just make homely food .
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
20 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 The best kind of course!
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@DeborahDiane (40071)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Aug 17
It is very hot here in California, too. I hope things cool off, soon!
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• China
29 Aug 17
It is still hot here.A rainstorm is expected tomorrow,hopefully it will get cooler.
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• China
30 Aug 17
@DeborahDiane The air has cooled down today with the temperature dropping to 29?,which likely means that hot days are over.
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• Laguna Woods, California
30 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 - It is supposed to stay hot here for at least another 10 days. I was at the beach this afternoon and it was 95 degrees Fahrenheit!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
28 Nov 17
I visited Hong Kong in the month of August years ago, and it was sooooo hot and humid!
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• China
29 Nov 17
It is scorching hot in August there.It has subtropical monsoon climate.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
29 Nov 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Now I know! We were in a monsoon the last day of our vacation.
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• Preston, England
24 Jul 17
sounds quite a challenging time - it is very hot here today too
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• China
25 Jul 17
Here it is 39C today.Too hot to tolerable!
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• Preston, England
25 Jul 17
@changjiangzhibin89 cooled down and quite cloudy here today now
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@RebeccasFarm (86915)
• United States
2 Jan 21
I wish it was dog days now it is too cold Chang
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• China
3 Jan 21
Same here,if only I could trade our winter for summer !
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
22 Sep 20
I know this is old so I hope all is well in your part of the world.
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• China
23 Sep 20
Thanks for reading my post started 3 years ago !It is late autumn here now.
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
6 May 18
Is your wife going to be at her dad's place again soon?
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• China
7 May 18
She will go to her Dad's in July.Thank you !
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
22 Jul 17
Way too hot! Do you have A/C at your place? I certainly hope so.
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• China
23 Jul 17
Yes, we have.We have to turn on A/C at noon and at night.
@marlina (154165)
• Canada
16 Aug 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Glad that you have the A/C
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@dollaboy (6048)
22 Jul 17
Its 90 F here now, slightly better than yesterday
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• China
23 Jul 17
That is a tolerable temperature.
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@dollaboy (6048)
24 Jul 17
@changjiangzhibin89 Its fine now
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