Moving Towards Autumn
Rain threatened a few times during the week but, when it did arrive, it didn’t amount to much. The trouble is that when rain is forecast and the clouds seem…
Rain and a Return to Green
We have had proper rain!We missed out on the forecast thunderstorms and torrential downpours, but instead we enjoyed prolonged spells of steady rain, which has probably been far more beneficial…
A Few Puddles and a Hint of Autumn
We have puddles!We actually had water falling from the sky, on and off, for a couple of days. We never were treated to the torrential rain that had been promised,…
A Week of Sunshine, a Damp Squib and Happy Surprises
Weather continued to dominate our activities last week.We continued to take our walks in the mornings, trying to avoid the hottest part of the day. Thursday was particularly hot and,…
Watering, Walking and Waiting for Rain
Still no rain here. About ten miles away, there was some rain, and when Martyn was watching cricket at Headingley, about fifteen miles from us, when play was stopped because…
Our Driest July Since 2009
It's been our driest July since 2009, when Martyn set up a weather station in our garden. Our records, of course, only relate to our own garden, but it's fair…
An Unexpected Success
The drought continues and hosepipe bans have already been introduced in some parts of the country. I suspect it won't be long before one reaches us too, and then we'll…
Still Waiting for Rain
The drought continues. We are doing our best to keep things alive in both the garden and on the allotment, but our efforts can only go so far. With so…
The Watering Can Workout
After the short-lived respite from the previous week's heat, temperatures soon began climbing again, meaning any outdoor activity had to be confined to mornings and evenings. The afternoons became all…
Not Really the Weather We Ordered
Last week I ended my post by saying, "Now all we need is a little rain, a little less heat and a return to long walks."I suppose you could say…
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