The Summer Solstice was on June 20th. For several days before and after, the Sun seems to stand still. The longest day and the shortest night of the year occur on the Summer Solstice. This is sometimes called Midsummer since it is roughly in the middle of the growing season.
For most folks in Southern Appalachia this is the time of year when intense heat begins bringing high temperatures and high humidity.
You know:
Hot as an Oven
Hot as 4th of July
Hot as a Firecracker
Hotter than Hell
Hotter than 40 Hells
Hotter than the Hinges of Hell
Hot as a Frying Pan
Hotter than a 2 Dollar Pistol
So how hot is it at your house? And what do you do to cool down?
Tipper
Well this one is not very nice but my grandfather used to say "hotter than a witches tit"....whatever that means. I love this post and am trying to catch up on all my favorites after being away for a week. Lots of reading.....
Posted by: Egghead | July 08, 2008 at 02:59 PM
We've had only two hot days so far this summer and one was yesterday. We sat some lawn chairs in the creek and enjoyed a cold beverage while chattering with friends. A perfect day!
Posted by: Paula | June 29, 2008 at 10:51 PM
It hasn't yet reached "hotter'n Hades" around here, but we know it's only a matter of time. It has been hot and humid, but seems mildly so, compared to some Junes we've had.
I tend to hibernate, staying inside with the a/c going 'round the clock, counting off the days until fall.
Posted by: Renna | June 25, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Hotter than a ho on nickel night
Posted by: dejoni | June 25, 2008 at 09:36 PM
It was a beautiful day here today - in the high 70s, but with a nice cool breeze and no humidity. That is my kind of weather.
Our spring was chilly and below seasonable but I would rather that than it being hotter than the hobes...
Last year a couple of days it was over 100 degrees and that is normal here but more in August. We do have very hot days but the worst is the humidity. When it gets hot & humid, it is central air time. Can't afford to go anywhere these days with the price of gas.
When I was first married in the late 60s, we would go to a movie and enjoy the air conditioning. That was our way of cooling off. Today that is also unaffordable.
Have a great day and keep cool.
Blessings,
Mary
Posted by: Mary | June 25, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Hot as fire.
(But cooler for the past few days.)
Hope you're staying cool. ;)
Cathy
And "Go Dawgs"--they still have one more chance.
Posted by: cathy nash | June 25, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Still hot, hot, hot over here! Has it cooled off your way at all? We spent most of yesterday in the pool!
Blessings!
Lacy
Posted by: Razor Family Farms | June 25, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Hot as Hades....Hotter than June bride :o
Very clever post and I really enjoy the music on your site.
Posted by: Farmchick | June 24, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Funny, I go to the mountains to get cool. If it's hot there, I visit my favorite swimming hole. These days, we are spending a lot of time at the pool.
Posted by: twosquaremeals | June 24, 2008 at 10:31 PM
We sit on the porch with the ceiling fan on, and a nice glass of sweet tea in our hands to cool off. And take showers. When it's over 80 I consider turning oon the AC. We did have an above-ground pool but I got tired of the hours of upkeep so we took it out last year. I miss it but love the additional free time.
Posted by: Granny Sue | June 24, 2008 at 10:15 PM
We've had some unusual heat this summer, 87 today and over 90 on some days. I live in Black Mountain NC. The mountains are supposed to be cool, I don't know what has happened!
To keep from melting I stay in with the AC and in general try not to move around any more than I have to.
Posted by: Miss Cindy | June 24, 2008 at 09:38 PM
When down "South" in NYC, this is what I do to cool down - receive a $250 electric bill because I ran the air conditioner all month! Luckily, nights are still in the 40s and 50s in the Adirondacks. A week and a half and I'm back up there - can't wait!
Posted by: City Mouse/Country House | June 24, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I know two! (Well, I know more, but...)
It's hotter than a black dog laying in the sun!
It's hotter than a snake's butt in a wagon rut!
And yeah, it's hot, hot, hot here in Alabama!
Posted by: momnitsua | June 24, 2008 at 08:20 PM
It has not been too hot here yet, but I cannot believe the 4th of July is coming already!
Posted by: Sarah | June 24, 2008 at 08:01 PM
Oh, the two dollar pistol made me laugh. Visit us in Washington state-- it's in the 70's today. Of course it's much colder and rainy most of the time. We've been in our cardigans and I've been wishing for river-swimming weather. I'd love to have a few days in the 80s, especially near the Fourth.
Posted by: Renae du jour | June 24, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Oh, honey, get on with yourself showing off that clean oven! lol
Here in West Texas, it's hotter than NINE KINDS of hell. That's what my daddy used to say.
Also, hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk.
And, hotter than a . . . oh, never mind.
Posted by: Janera | June 24, 2008 at 05:29 PM
Here in NE Arkansas it's 95 today. It's a bit hazey too. Our himidity hasn't been terribly bad though. That helps.
Posted by: Shirley | June 24, 2008 at 04:23 PM
It's hot enough to fry eggs on the hood of our van. Actually, it hasn't been too bad here lately. :) To cool off: AC, sprinkler, the neighbor's pool, frozen grapes, smoothies, freezer pops, bath, lots of cold drinking water.
Posted by: Applie | June 24, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Here in Utah we are in the high desert - we have not hit 90 yet but it is on its way soon =( With a house full of young kids - I turn on the air to keep cool. They need their naps! Almost as much as I need them to nap =)
Posted by: Amy | June 24, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Not so hot yet, we've had an extra long spring. I heard that it will be in the 90s by Saturday, so I'll have a few more words to say by then! "Oh, but it's a dry heat," so not so bad. :-) Ha.
Keep cool; anything to do with ice or water or big shady trees works for me. Have a great week!!
Posted by: Jennifer in OR | June 24, 2008 at 02:10 PM
It's hot, but getting better. We have thunderstorms every afternoon right now. That helps cool things off. We aren't running the a/c downstairs, but we can always go upstairs if we need some relief. It's really not too bad out on the porch or under the big trees in the yard.
Posted by: Julie at Elisharose | June 24, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Oh it is hotter than the cheeks of a Baptist in a strip club.
Yup.
BTW, you'll love shoepeg corn salad. It's fantastic stuff.
Blessings!
Lacy
Posted by: Razor Family Farms | June 24, 2008 at 09:23 AM
I am impressed...is that your oven? So clean and shiny!
Posted by: Leslie | June 24, 2008 at 08:35 AM
What a clever post!
It has been nice here really although we've had t-storms three nights in a row.
The wind blows mildly during the day. I know the high temps are coming and I'm looking forward to them. My house is perched so that we catch a wind on the front porch almost constantly so that's where I'll be.
Posted by: Carletta | June 24, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Tipper: That doesn't look like a $2 pistol. LOL We even have to run the AC a lot during the Dog Days of Summer.
Check out my vacation stay on my post today.
Posted by: Fishing Guy | June 23, 2008 at 10:35 PM