Summertime and the living is easy

Ahh...it's summertime and before the heat hits 95 or is it 100 today I need to go outside and water. In April and May we couldn't mow our lawn fast enough.
Now it's been several weeks and I see one of my hydrangea's isn't faring too well either.
I either water morning or evening, as the midday sun seems to soak up all of the water and moisture I've put down.
I remember from years back that about this time when it becomes dry and all that seems to grow is weeds, and the fun of planting and seeing new green growth outside is gone, that mid-July I ask myself why I like to garden.
It's those weeds, those crazy weeds that get to me.
So in an effort to get ahead of the weeds that are trying to take over , I am heading out shortly.
Then back inside to finish a project I started of refinishing a heart-pine cupboard which I am going to use as shelving in a guest room. The house we bought doesn't have a linen closet,and has poor storage in the bathrooms, so this will be my linen cupboard.
Anyway what kinds of things do you do to enjoy your hot summer days besides staying inside in the AC?
It is a grand and beautiful time of year.