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rain, what rain ??

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ninathenana Sat 27-Jul-13 12:34:17

Forcast was for heavy rain in the S.E. today. I'm currently sitting scorching on the patio with coffee and the papers smile

j08 Sat 27-Jul-13 13:17:44

Same here nina. Perhaps it will come in the night. And be gone by morning. Fingers crossed. sunshine

betsysgran Sat 27-Jul-13 14:44:48

The rain that I've just had to come inside from and abandon doing some gardening and then reading Beautiful Ruins. Bah Humbug!!! (Angry)

JessM Sat 27-Jul-13 15:10:05

too hot and humid outdoors. Drought conditions in garden.

betsysgran Sat 27-Jul-13 15:10:40

Guess what!? The sun is now shining! Crazy weather!

granjura Sat 27-Jul-13 15:18:53

We had a downpour here in NW Switzerland this morning about 8.30, for about 15 mins - then hot hot hot sunshine all day. Hoping for a good old mountain storm tonight smile

Galen Sat 27-Jul-13 15:30:32

Pouring here and Wales has vanished. It's out local flower show today and tomorrow, such a pity.sad

Minty Sat 27-Jul-13 15:38:15

Pouring now!

HildaW Sat 27-Jul-13 16:06:51

Wow....tis raining!!! (Herefordshire)

Charleygirl Sat 27-Jul-13 16:33:58

I am certain that within the next hour the rain will hit London as it is getting dark but is still humid.

vegasmags Sat 27-Jul-13 17:11:45

Still sunny, hot and 26 here in Manchester. I'm hoping I won't have to water the garden again tonight!

Ariadne Sat 27-Jul-13 17:14:35

A tiny smattering a few minutes ago. Woke me up!!

FlicketyB Sat 27-Jul-13 17:25:18

In Normandy the day started bright and sunny. As soon as I put weedkiller on the lawn up blew a storm and we have since had another storm and, in total, nearly 3 hours of heavy rain. We had also planned a leisurely barbercue for this evening!

merlotgran Sat 27-Jul-13 17:38:10

It's been hot and sunny on the Fens today. We have thunderstorms forecasted for tonight so I've been doing my final planting of a new border hoping it will be well and truly watered in.

If it's a noisy storm the dogs will be in bed with us.....They hate it.

gracesmum Sat 27-Jul-13 18:17:50

Oh, that rain!(and thunder!!)

Oldgreymare Sat 27-Jul-13 18:34:37

Can't get over how dark it is after such lovely bright skies.... Hope I've stocked up on enough sunshine to avoid SAD!
Raining cats and dogs, at least the garden and allottment need it even if I don't sad

ninathenana Sat 27-Jul-13 18:35:33

2 claps of thunder, and 2 mins of rain at 4pm then the sun came out again.

Galen Sat 27-Jul-13 18:46:16

Still raining and COLD,

j08 Sat 27-Jul-13 19:48:28

Hevens opened when I was in town, with still a longish walk to the car park! hmm DD's fault for dragging me round too many shops.

j08 Sat 27-Jul-13 19:49:28

Oh, and GS1 has gone off on his Scout camp. I bet they had a big campfire planned. sad

Tegan Sat 27-Jul-13 19:57:29

East Midlands; rain has just arrived!

Ella46 Sat 27-Jul-13 20:06:44

Just tiny tiny spits of rain here at the mo.....

NfkDumpling Sat 27-Jul-13 20:13:12

Still as dry as a bone in north Norfolk - but we've had a chilly sea mist most of the day which is getting quite dense now. Like being in a swirling cloud.

annsixty Sat 27-Jul-13 20:31:33

j08 my GD and GS have also left today for scout camp in the London area from Manchester so we hope for really good weather for them. They are too used to rain.

j08 Sat 27-Jul-13 20:34:58

Our one is in the London area. Hertfordshire. It's a big nationwide camp. Not just their troop. Wonder if it's the same one?!