I've been doing the same, refilling milk jugs to take out and making chunks of ice in the freezer.
I heard the same weather in info on ABC, that this is the hottest summer on record. It's just unrelenting and we're not getting enough storms either. My water bill is through the roof and I'm afraid of my next electric bill.
I know what you mean. I hope that we get some relief soon.
When Sumi did the chicken breed focus threads I almost always popped in on them, they were so interesting to read. It's nice to know that something she spent so much time on is still going on even today.