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Hi long hair guys
On June 21st, I went to an Aérotrain meeting with enthusiasts and took this photo like I did since 2021!
We suffered a heat wave, I went to this place in the afternoon, but I could only stay a few minutes because I started to feel sick due to the extreme heat. I quickly went in my car with AC. I always shot this photo at sunset when sun is just above the horizon. Thankfully, the temperature had gone down, it was bearable, and there was absolutely no wind to mess my hair.
I never had such long hair, but I have the impression that it doesn't grow longer. When wet, some reach my waist. Between the 2021 photo and this 2025 photo, I hadn't had any trim.
Photo taken on 20th June 2025.
Hey there Jesus Forain, love the pic you posted as its a great backdrop for a hair pic.I've been experiencing on and off again extreme heat this summer as well but thankfully I'm retired now so I don't have to work outside in the heat anymore as well as the freezing cold of the winter.As far as your hair its flat out awesome but I'm in the same boat as I'm clearly at terminal length.Not as biggie as I'm happy with what I have at my age.I always feel bad for those younger guys that want to grow long hair but are loosing it at an early age.Hoping otherwise all is well with you my friend.Thanks for posting as well.So quiet here anymore.Cheers!
Mârk
With global warming, these heat waves will be more and more frequent, but thankfully, I live in the countryside; it's less hot than the city. June was hot, with some days over 40°C/104°F, July was OK with no heat, but August seems to be hot because again we'll reach 40°C/104°F.
I have always lived in the countryside and don't like the city (Bordeaux) because it's stressful and there are too many people. They replace houses with gardens by apartment buildings, so there are fewer trees and the city becomes hotter. Add to this that roads are always congested and public transportation is a nightmare because they are always full despite the increase in the number of buses and tramways.
I bought an apartment in Bordeaux where I lived for 5 years, and sold it to buy a house in the countryside that I still renovate. The house was built in 1972 but I've removed everything inside (drywall, concrete floor, electrical system, windows) because it wasn't in good shape, and now I'm in the phase of rebuilding the inside. I'll install drywall and electricity.
I work in Bordeaux and have traffic issues, but it's only two days per week because I do remote working the three others days.
What your job used to be? I'm an official working in computer programming.
Greetings Jesus Forain,
Sounds like your an ambitious guy reading about the renovation work your undertaking on that home you purchased in the countryside. That's the way to do it if you can only afford to pay so much for a home so the handyman special is a great solution especially if your handy.I agree with you as I'm no fan of living in cities as its just too noisy and hectic but some people love that.I live in the suburbs of NYC so its rural enough without being too far from the cities just to be able to do day trips occasionally.
As far as my line of work I retired last year as a union tradesman in the field of HVAC.I was originally an installer but later went into field service which was a nice upgrade.Going into the union was the best decision I ever made as now I have a lifetime pension and other benefits from my 30 years of service as a union member. Prior to that I worked out of small shops that never provided such benefits for retirement.It's been a great run so now I can take life much easier.Cheers.
Mârk
Hi Mârk,
I like doing DIY, so it's not a problem. The only drawback is that it's a lot of work and takes time.
At least, we have a common point about enjoying the countryside. I had experienced another 10-day heat wave during August with temperatures over 40°C/104°F, when I went to the city, it was literally hell. I thought you were living in San Francisco, maybe because I saw you photographed in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. We also have a bridge like this one in Bordeaux!
I also had an HVAC installed in my house, and I understand that's not easy work with heat or cold. The workers had to work in the hot attic in its harsh conditions.
