Whats the weather like near you?

[Woodworks]

On 02/08/2021 at 08:01, Big J said:

Hard not to get a bit depressed with this kind of forecast. Has anyone informed the weather that it's supposed to be summer and this is the south of England? It honestly feels more like October at the moment.

 

On 02/08/2021 at 08:01, Big J said:

 

 

 

You are clearly not familiar with the UK weather yet.

This is absolutely standard August weather and it normally perks up when the kids return to school. 

 

14.6mm of rain today but easing off now with a good breeze. Might nip off for a windsurf 

Edited August 7, 2021 by Woodworks

[Big J]

4 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

 

You are clearly not familiar with the UK weather yet.

This is absolutely standard August weather and it normally perks up when the kids return to school. 

 

14.6mm of rain today but easing off now with a good breeze. Might nip off for a windsurf 

 

Possibly not. Either way, it's grim. I just can't get over how low the base temperature is at the moment. If it's raining, it's 15-16c, if it's sunny it's 20-21c. If it's cloudy, it's 18c. 

 

Bring on a little heat. It's interesting to note how the growth of the eucalyptus slows with this shitty weather. I reckon it's reduced the growth rate by 30% or so, based on the one that I measure every couple of days at the bottom of the lane.

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

13 minutes ago, Woodworks said:

 

You are clearly not familiar with the UK weather yet.

This is absolutely standard August weather and it normally perks up when the kids return to school. 

 

14.6mm of rain today but easing off now with a good breeze. Might nip off for a windsurf 

Every year I convince myself it’ll be a glorious Indian Summer (am I even allowed to say that anymore?)

 

Might just be right this year 😂😂

[Woodworks]

6 minutes ago, Big J said:

 

Possibly not. Either way, it's grim. I just can't get over how low the base temperature is at the moment. If it's raining, it's 15-16c, if it's sunny it's 20-21c. If it's cloudy, it's 18c. 

 

Bring on a little heat. It's interesting to note how the growth of the eucalyptus slows with this shitty weather. I reckon it's reduced the growth rate by 30% or so, based on the one that I measure every couple of days at the bottom of the lane.

You can keep the heat. Much happier working in these temps 

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

8 minutes ago, Big J said:

It's grim

Brexit?

 

And as for your Bloody Eucalyptus- coming over ‘ere taking all our growing conditions 🤯

[Woodworks]

1 minute ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

Every year I convince myself it’ll be a glorious Indian Summer (am I even allowed to say that anymore?)

 

Might just be right this year 😂😂

Yep, September is often quite good but admittedly not the last couple of years 

[devon TWiG]

20 minutes ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

Every year I convince myself it’ll be a glorious Indian Summer (am I even allowed to say that anymore?)

 

Might just be right this year 😂😂

a nice "day" in september or october usually qualifies as an Indian summer .....

[Stubby]

5 hours ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

Every year I convince myself it’ll be a glorious Indian Summer (am I even allowed to say that anymore?)

 

Might just be right this year 😂😂

No Kev . You have to say its a glorious " Delta " summer mate . 

[roboted]

Anyhow back on topic....

16 deg C most of the day alternating between sunshine, light rain and torrential rain. Down in the valley a whole field of cut and tedded hay has been washed  away  a few days ago. Combining has stopped and a 13 tonne 360 is on standby  for when they start  again. Its not good here for the harvest.

 

[Big J]

14c, strong wind, rain blattering against the living room window. 

Apparently, the heatwave is supposed to arrive by the 20th of August. It won't be a moment too soon.