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« on: June 15, 2009, 11:52:27 am » |
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We are having a horrendous thunder storm here at present - lightening as well.
The lights in the building have flickered several times. I hope it clears. I have no umbrella with me today but thankfully I did bring a coat.
So much for a great British summer!
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Chatham Lady
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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2009, 01:08:19 pm » |
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We've just got a thunder storm too Gee and today, of course, I put the washing outside. Oh well!
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JessW
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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2009, 01:57:16 pm » |
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Washing was done on Saturday when it was lovely and sunny, but was about to get the lawn mower out, then wash the car. Will have to wait till tomorrow, I suppose.
Nice day for a week off!
You should have heard how loud the rain, thunder and lighting has been. Am glad it is over, for now!
Jess (one week's leave and loving it!)
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gee4
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2009, 01:59:19 pm » |
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Apparently it's supposed to be like this all week.
It better stay dry next week when I'm off for a few days to watch Wimblerdon....ha ha!
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Atlanta Z3
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2009, 03:20:09 pm » |
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We finally came off drought restrictions. (No outdoor watering of any kind, no car washing public fountains turned off etc.)
I'm not complaining about rain any more. Our standard summer weathers is afternoon thunderstorms just in time for quitting time traffic.
I'm just happy I can wash my car again - taking a soft top convertible through a car wash is a no-no, plus most days I enjoy washing my car.
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JessW
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2009, 04:01:23 pm » |
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Gee. don't worry about the weather for the second (traditionally rained off) week of wimbledon. don't forget that the Centre Court now has a roof, so play will continue no matter what!
Hope you are wrong about the rest of the week!
J
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gee4
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2009, 06:46:32 pm » |
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Oh yes I forgot, looking forward to it.
I think the north is going to get the worst of the showers so you might be ok towards the end of the week.
Enjoy your time off!
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JessW
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2009, 07:12:50 pm » |
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Mixed feelings about that, parents and brother all in the north, me in the south east and other brother on jersey now (left cyprus for more civilised climes!)
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gee4
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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2009, 07:22:27 pm » |
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Oh yes my friends came back from Cyprus too. Home 18 months now.
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« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2009, 08:39:03 am » |
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We had torrential rain up north for about half an hour or more complete with thunder (didn't see any lightening). Thank goodness I cut the grass and did all the gardening I wanted to do on Sunday, but my veg patch is thankful for the rain  Jess forecast is a bit mixed for the rest of the week but fingers crossed it stays bright and dry where you are for the rest of your week off. |
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I left work yesterday with a borrowed umbrella to get to my car (only a hundred yards away but still!) and had great fun getting into my car - it was an automatic brolly which wouldn't darn' well close up! So I'm getting soaked trying to close it. And then give up and have it semi-opened in the passenger footwell!!
Drove off in hailstones which you could still see on the ground for about 15 minutes after the storm had passed. Britain in June!
I'm off to Scotland end of next week and I'm hoping for at least no rain!
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Chatham Lady
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We also had hailstones in Kent last night and a heavy duty shower. But lucky for me this didn't reach home until after work and my line load of washing was beautifully fresh and dry. The showers were definitely localised yesterday. Have a good break Jess.
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JessW
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Thanks Chathamlady! At least it is beautiful at the moment.
Now jess, get of your backside and mow the lawn!
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Jackie G
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Gem, we haven't had hailstones (not that I've seen in the south/central Scotland) yet - but we have had quite a lot of rain. But of course it wouldn't be quite so bonny without it, so we shouldn't complain! The temp is quite mild though!
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gee4
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Jess, When you have cut the grass, treat yourself to a bowl of ripe strawberries and sit back and admire your handywork!  |
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