Blimey, have I woken up in the wrong country ? It's not raining ! (at the moment !
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Bin that last hopelessly optimistic post; it IS now raining !
My new mobile aircon unit has been used for 2 days only
I am taking vitamin D to compensate for lack of sunshine.
This miserable summer is sending me into decline.
I might as well hibernate all year round.
Greta Garbo said it all - "I vant to be alone"
Well the air-con and the vitamins are doing wonders for your hair Greta, it looks great!
My new mobile aircon unit has been used for 2 days only
I am taking vitamin D to compensate for lack of sunshine.
This miserable summer is sending me into decline.
I might as well hibernate all year round.
Greta Garbo said it all - "I vant to be alone"
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, along comes Captain Canuck to tell you about the beautiful weather in the colonies. A little rain this morning, with some distant thunder over the lake. Temps. later today in the low 20s, a little cooler by the water, light west winds, partly cloudy, but with long sunny periods. I think I might take a trip out to the berry farm, and pick up some fresh strawberries - if you pick your own they are dirt cheap, and you can snack for free while you pick.
Somehow, I don't think this will cheer you up
Eric, you know what? You were exactly right. i have a line of towels drying in the garage...they should be blowing snowily on the line.......I heard on the weather forecast that it was going to be breezy so put in 3 large bath sheets and some other towels....they may be dry by next week...either that or mouldy.
facts about lightning!
did you know you are not supposed to lie down outside during a storm!!
or that rubber soles on ya shoe are a waste of time!
Before the thunderstorm
so now you know
- Unplug all non-essential appliances, including the television, as lightning can cause power surges
- Seek shelter if possible. When you hear thunder you are already within range of where the next ground flash may occur, lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from the centre of a storm
- During the thunderstormView attachment 9613
You should use the '30-30 Rule' to determine if lightning threatens :
Count the seconds between seeing the lightning, and hearing the thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less, the lightning is close enough to be a threat. Seek shelter immediately.
Lightning may be hidden by clouds, if you can hear thunder, lightning is likely to be a threat.
- Avoid using the phone — telephone lines can conduct electricity
- Avoid using taps and sinks — metal pipes can conduct electricity
- If outside avoid water and find a low-lying open place that is a safe distance from trees, poles or metal objects
- Avoid activities such as golf, rod fishing or boating on a lake
- If you find yourself in an exposed location it may be advisable to squat close to the ground, with hands on knees and with head tucked between them
- Try to touch as little of the ground with your body as possible, do not lie down on the ground
- If you feel your hair stand on end, drop to the above position immediately.
So if you do get struck by lightning you will be in a perfect position to kiss your a** goodby, neat, eh.
Exactly right that I peed everyone off?
I have a clothesline. I should use it more for clothes .... think green I guess. Now I hang bird feeders on it. When the feeders are on the line, it makes it difficult for the squirells to get at the food. Hanging out the washing would be a great idea today, because the weather, in case I forgot to mention it, is gorgeous. Nah, I think I'll leave it as it is. Much better looking at the sparrows, jays, and cardinals instead of my socks and shorts.Well, I like my line dried laundry...have not had a dryer for many many years...and when I did have one it was mainly a storeplace for stuff that needed to be ironed. 
I think probably Saturday is looking about the best day over the weekend.
I think probably Saturday is looking about the best day over the weekend.
Showers, but with some bright spells.
facts about lightning!
did you know you are not supposed to lie down outside during a storm!!
or that rubber soles on ya shoe are a waste of time!
Before the thunderstorm
so now you know
- Unplug all non-essential appliances, including the television, as lightning can cause power surges
- Seek shelter if possible. When you hear thunder you are already within range of where the next ground flash may occur, lightning can strike as far as 10 miles away from the centre of a storm
- During the thunderstormView attachment 9613
You should use the '30-30 Rule' to determine if lightning threatens :
Count the seconds between seeing the lightning, and hearing the thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less, the lightning is close enough to be a threat. Seek shelter immediately.
Lightning may be hidden by clouds, if you can hear thunder, lightning is likely to be a threat.
- Avoid using the phone — telephone lines can conduct electricity
- Avoid using taps and sinks — metal pipes can conduct electricity
- If outside avoid water and find a low-lying open place that is a safe distance from trees, poles or metal objects
- Avoid activities such as golf, rod fishing or boating on a lake
- If you find yourself in an exposed location it may be advisable to squat close to the ground, with hands on knees and with head tucked between them
- Try to touch as little of the ground with your body as possible, do not lie down on the ground
- If you feel your hair stand on end, drop to the above position immediately.
when i was young me mam used to hide in the pantry with light out when it lightened, which as a kid,i thought hilarious, when i was older she told me her sister was killed by it when they were coming home from school,that sure as hell stopped me taking the mick.
she also used to disconnect the telly cos she thought if it hit the ariel it would travel down the cable,dont know if thats the case?
Finally, some rain, along with high winds and quite a nice little storm. Unfortunately the rain won't last, and by tomorrow, we will be back in that damned sunshine, with temps in the high 20s. Not to worry, if the long range forcast is accurate, the wonderful rain will be back at the end of next week.
This is getting beyond a a joke now ! You work all week and then can't do anything on the day off you get 'cos it's bl**dy raining again ! It's weeks since I've seen a cricket match, the bbq is unused since last August and there is no chance of me going and sorting the rabbits out in this downpour ! GRRRR. Just a couple of hours would be nice,or it could rain all it wants during the night ....
Geez ... just quit typing and everything will clear up ... it's that simple, I'm surprised you can't see ... must have Ossy blood in you.was a bright start this morning now as im typing this, its suddenly become a bit dark
typical british weather eh?
As usual, I can't resist this. Yet another gorgeous day in paradise by Lake Ontario. 25c (cooler by the Lake if that's too hot), sunny, a light breeze from the west, low humidity. Ahhhhhh.