chickencam Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 We had some fantastic lightening and loud thunder, not for long though and then a couple of mm of rain then nothing until about 20 minutes ago and now it is raining steadily, hopefully it will carry on all night then stop in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 I was woken at 2am by heavy rain, shut the windows so not sure how long it went on for. Raining on and off now, very grey and dark. No thunder though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 we had rain overnight - dont know how much, but I do know that I left the charcoal outside, rats! then just had 5 minute shower - rain coming straight down, but doubt it will have made much difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 We've had a downpour overnight - its stopped now. Hope it holds off as I've got Mum's 70th birthday today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 We had 5mm of rain in 10 minutes last night No more rain until about 7.30 this morning, now it's colder, grey and raining! I might light the woodburner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 It must have really rained hard last night as the storm catchment drain at the bottom of the road had deep puddle marks around it this morning. Got soaked in Stratford this morning, but it's sunny-ish and humid here in Banbury. 18deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 youngest is currently swimming.... in the outdoor pool!!! she says its warm, I disagree. hot and humid here now tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 We've been soaked a couple of times today but it has been a sunny if muggy afternoon. Getting a bit darker now, so the dogs will have a shorter walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 We had no raihn after last nights shower until 8.30 this morning then we had about 7mm in half an hour or so then nothing more until 6.30pm, since then we have had another 7mm and it is still coming down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Pouring with rain here now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Just had to go and take the plant pot out of the chickens nest box and got soaked but on the plus side I like hearing the sound of rain at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 it has turned black as night here, and only 2.40pm! I'm assuming something mega is on the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 We had that in the distance at lunchtime, i was convinced that we'd have a big storm but it must have blown the other way. I was so astonished that I took a picture of the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 We had that in the distance at lunchtime, i was convinced that we'd have a big storm but it must have blown the other way. I was so astonished that I took a picture of the sky. same here claret, not a drop of rain at all and beautiful again here now! so I've been out watering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 BBC website PROMISED heavy downpour at 1600. well, it went a bit grey, and I wondered about watering new border - and went for it. so glad I did, as it is a summer evening again here now!! cant complain, but could do with a good soaking overnight, I am even having to water the odd established plant which is showing mildew.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 BBC website PROMISED heavy downpour at 1600. well, it went a bit grey, and I wondered about watering new border - and went for it. so glad I did, as it is a summer evening again here now!!cant complain, but could do with a good soaking overnight, I am even having to water the odd established plant which is showing mildew.... We're miles and miles away from you and got your heavy downpour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Very bright but cold start, stayed mostly cold all day with the odd heavy shower the wind dropped a bit while we were at the Omlet gathering and it was quite warm for a while, but then I headed back up to the cold wastes of Banbury the wind is bitter up here and I've got the stove roaring away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Dull and windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 We had Beach Chick's rain last night, thank goodness. Its sunny at the moment with a few fluffy clouds. Off to kayaking this morning and then we're going to chance a BBQ with some friends probably risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The whole of may has been windy and showery with a lot of days where we see no sun at all It's got cold too, down to 10˚ today. I hope April wasn't our summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Very windy last night and I felt so cold that i had the stove going to keep warm. Overcast and showery today so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 still none of the wet stuff here! alternately hot sunshine, then goes black as night, but nothing happens... as I have 4 loads of washing on the line, I would like it to stay dry just for a little while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 We've had a couple of heavy showers, but made the most of a window of good weather to walk the dogs in nearby Hanwell; still nippy though and needed my Puffa gilet. Walked near Hanwell Castle, just a couple of miles from me. Originally built c1498, the current reincarnation was built in the 18thC and the tower is said to be the earliest brick built structure in Oxon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 what a beautiful place claret! no need of puffa here I'm afraid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Woo hooo, we have RAIN Aaaannnddd... it's stopped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
