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The Day That The Rains Came Down

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Ziplok Mon 14-Apr-25 17:43:41

Although it’s cloudy now, there is no rain yet. It’s forecast for tomorrow, but only showers. The garden desperately needs a good soak.

Schools here have gone back today and then close for the Easter weekend, so closed Friday this week and Monday next. It seems silly to have the 2 weeks prior to Easter as the main holiday rather than incorporating Easter into the spring break like they always used to do here.

Not all schools in nearby LA’s have followed this pattern, and are incorporating Easter weekend into their 2 weeks break.

Rosie51 Mon 14-Apr-25 17:34:22

No rain for me today although the sky is quite dark and rain is promised later tonight. Our schools have been off last week too so they've had one good week and two decent weekends. I've enjoyed the quieter roads, much less traffic.

Wheniwasyourage Mon 14-Apr-25 17:20:29

Our schools went back today so the holidays have been unusually fine. Quite often the start of the holidays brings on snow!

pascal30 Mon 14-Apr-25 17:15:15

Whitewavemark2

Zilch here! Promising some overnight. Need it -ground is bone dry like dust.

WWM I think we're forecast rain tomorrow and Wed, then at the w/e.. fingers x'd

Mollygo Mon 14-Apr-25 17:13:58

It waited till 4.30 here and it’s fine again now. The schools here have already been closed for a week, so the children have enjoyed at least one week of good weather.

Millie22 Mon 14-Apr-25 17:13:45

Nope nothing.

Allira Mon 14-Apr-25 17:12:55

Actually, although it seemed heavy and promising for half an hour, it's brightening up again now!

🌦

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 14-Apr-25 17:08:52

None here either!

Whitewavemark2 Mon 14-Apr-25 17:03:30

Zilch here! Promising some overnight. Need it -ground is bone dry like dust.

Allira Mon 14-Apr-25 17:00:37

At last - the thirsty garden needs it, we've been watering the pots so it's very welcome. Let's hope it will dampen down any wildfires too.

But, of course, it's the first day of the school holidays!

If only we could turn it on overnight and off in the day-time.