chickencam Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Very hot yesterday but there was a lovely breeze by the evening, we went out to our favourite local French bistro which has a gorgeous courtyard garden, with our two eldest children whilst waiting for YD to get back from Euro Disney, she was delayed by two hours, so we had a lovely cool relaxing evening. Hot again today but had a strong breeze all day, feels cooler this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hot again today but we've had a breeze, so it hasn't felt so bad. Clouds have been coming and going since lunchtime with no rain, but it is lovely and cool now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 So hot today again. I passed by the station at lunchtime and people were streaming down the road heading to the beach Certainly a place to avoid today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 It was much cooler today, I shot in an archery competition and made the mistake of wearing shorts, I had goosebumps and then it started to rain, I couldn't believe it as rain was not forecast, it was quite windy too. Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Breezy, cooler and overcast here today, but no rain. I hear there was rain in Birmingham though. It certainly didn't feel 21deg this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Boiling hot again today. No breeze and not a cloud in sight. It seems such a long time since we had any rain. It's our local town agricultural show next Thursday though, so it's bound to chuck it down then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 We had some rain last night, cloudy here now. Forecast is saying showers all week now. Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Cool and overcast here too, no rain yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 OH arrived at work and got drenched in a really big thunderstorm. We are supposed to get them this afternoon and during the night. Maybe some tomorrow too - hope it storms itself out before night time. But looking forward to the cooler session it's should bring. Very hot indeed so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Overcast and misty again this morning, but it's now 24.9deg in the shade, humid and cloudy. We are due storms later... thankfully there's a lightening conductor on my office roof as we're quite high here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 As soon as I hear the first rumble I'll be battening the hatches and running for cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Awww. I love thunder storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Still very hot here- 28 deg but at least we're getting a waft of a coolish breeze now & then. Makes it much more bearable! Wish we could have a thunderstorm... I love them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Started the day off with a thunderstorm and rain which was lovely but now it's all change. Very humid and hot, currently 30 degrees. Might reach 35 apparently. Trying to clear under a tree but I think i 'll give up until cooler weather comes along. Glad I don't have to be in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 27.9 deg in the shade, for once I am appreciating my cool office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hot and dry here in Sunny-ish Sussex... Personally I've been loving this spell of toasty weather (in spite of the lack of any sort of air conditioning in our office....)and am dreading it ending... The last three summers have been so awful here that we were on the brink of moving to warmer climes....If it turns all grey and moody again after all this glorious sunshine I shall be very very cross indeed so who ever is in charge be warned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I love the sunshine and warmer weather too; it is at its most perfect first thing in the morning when i take the dogs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 The last three summers have been so awful here that we were on the brink of moving to warmer climes....If it turns all grey and moody again after all this glorious sunshine I shall be very very cross indeed so who ever is in charge be warned This is one of the main reasons we have left Sussex! However, best laid plans and all that, we leave and the UK gets a heatwave and today/yesterday you are hotter than where we are However, and this is not funny at all, for the past hour we have been watching helicopters and planes drop water on a forest fire just one mile away. I can tell you its a very odd feeling to see a forest fire raging from your kitchen window. We are packed up for emergency flight - amazing how clear sighted the brain is at times like this - but at the moment the danger seems to have passed and I feel we will be OK. I am online, messing about, because I don't know what else to do to calm the nerves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 keep safe Daphne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Panic is over Apparently the fire started this morning, but we were out. As we came back, we could see the plume of smoke from 25 miles away and as we got nearer OH said that could be near us, and I said it could be any one of the numerous hills full of trees anywhere, but as we turned up our particular hill we realised it was in the village next to our hamlet Turns out to have been caused by somebody strimming the tinder dry grass Strimming is a very typical pastime around here, and its partly to provide fodder and bedding for animals, and partly to keep the fire risk down. We've had at least 4 hours to our knowledge of helicopters dropping water and 2 big lumbering yellow planes, sounding like something from the War, circling overhead (we are high up on a ridge) carrying larger loads. Its all been quite scary and I feel exhausted. We are leaving the packed bags on the floor, just in case but I'm sure its all going to be fine now. On a lighter note, and nothing to do with the weather, guess what OH bought this morning? A water melon weighing over 30lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 At last! After days of boiling hot, sticky humid weather the storm has broken. Not quite enough rain to stop it being a humid but some lovely rolling thunder and bright lightening The dog is not too sure - I think this is her first thunder storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Send it here Karin! It was 37deg against my back wall when I got back from work, and very humid. Some clouds here but no sign of rain or storms, and even the shady dog walks are hot and sticky, so a short walk this evening and back to our lovely cool house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly1979 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Actually thought I had melted today ! I had to spend the day in a hot stuffy room learning all about 3D printers ! then at 1:45 they delivered fish and chips for lunch they were yummy but it was far too hot for them . I am loving the weather but only when I can sit in the shade and I am looking forward to the thunder storms we are meant to be getting, I just hope they doesn't cause too much havoc as we are on a weather warning for flash flooding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Big dark clouds coming over here now, and the breeze is getting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Very dark here now, just had a heavy shower and there's distant thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
