Crap Weather For April!

[walpurgis]

Well it is....... Crap weather for April. It's raining outside right now!

[Pigmy Pony]

Well it's not grim up north, the sun is shining, and there's not a breath of wind. If it doesn't rain soon I'm gonna have to clean the van :(

[struth]

Well it's not grim up north, the sun is shining, and there's not a breath of wind. If it doesn't rain soon I'm gonna have to clean the van :(

same here..blue skies

[Pigmy Pony]

What a difference a day makes, twenty four liddle hours...snow and strong winds this morning. No egg-rolling today, but then I've already eaten it, so things happen for a reason :)

[walpurgis]

More rain & gloom! :rolleyes:

[Macca]

Been raining heavy all night here and still raining now.

[hifi_dave]

I was hoping to get in the garden for some tidying up and tying back of bushes but it has been raining hard all night and is now dark, cold and very wet underfoot. Gardening is not happening today.

[struth]

started snowing here again

[struth]

snow is getting heavier now. nasty day

[prestonchipfryer]

CRAP is a very apt description of the recent weather. Crap, crap, crappy, crap. :)

[struth]

still snowing..

[walpurgis]

Just damp and gloomy here...........Again.

[rmcin626]

More snow this morning

[struth]

Yup here too. Out in Livingston. Miserable

[Marco]

Still got snow? Bloody hell... We got a light dusting on Monday, and it was gone not long after it came.

It's overcast and drizzly here just now, but looking like it'll brighten up later (as is usually the case) :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Looks as though it could actually be a reasonable day here. It's hazy, but brightening and not cold.

[struth]

Still got this easterly influence alas. Forecast always says tomorrow but tomorrow never comes

[hifi_dave]

We had 30 minutes of hazy Sun but it's now back to the customary thick, black clouds and very windy.

[Shovel_Knight]

Had a lovely day yesterday but right now it’s all doomy and gloomy and very wet.

[struth]

been snowing all day, and not looking like stopping either at moment... le miserables right enough

[walpurgis]

No snow here, but it's been raining all day since about ten.

[struth]

No snow here, but it's been raining all day since about ten.

a fair bit lying now.. hoping it will go away soon

[Marco]

No snow here, but it's been raining all day since about ten.

Pretty much the same here, with the odd break through of sun. April showers, indeed!

Marco.

[struth]

Pretty much the same here, with the odd break through of sun. April showers, indeed!

Marco.

wish April would wear a nappy

[walpurgis]

Hard to believe. Is winter really over? This is the second day of sunshine and pleasantly mild temperatures.

[struth]

warmer here too.. snows all gone..9c

[hifi_dave]

Two nice days on the trot. Finally dispersed one of my compost heaps across the garden..:carrot:

[walpurgis]

Huh. I knew it wouldn't last. We're back to cool, soggy gloom today! :rolleyes:

[struth]

was a lovely morning, but has clouded over now.. warmest its been all year at about 11c

[Pigmy Pony]

Just been watching a wren pulling bits of moss from the roof of next door's shed, and a couple of jackdaws breaking off twigs from one of the trees.

I think we may finally have turned a corner :)

[hifi_dave]

If only that was so.. It's 6c here, dark and raining.

Just checked the weather forecast and it's warmer from tomorrow but rain all day, every day through till Saturday. Depresses me.

[walpurgis]

It's 6c here, dark and raining

About the same here. Lovely! :rolleyes:

[hifi_dave]

Is this the longest Winter ever ?

[Marco]

Lol - sorry to hear that guys, but it's the complete opposite here in bright and SUNNY Wrexham! :D

Nicely mild too, at a current 'balmy' 14°C... Just about to cut the grass for the first time this year, then enjoy a nice boozy lunch outside on the patio. Happy days! :cool:

Marco.

P.S It was exactly the same here yesterday.

[rmcin626]

Rain on and off all morning

[Pigmy Pony]

Lol - sorry to hear that guys, but it's the complete opposite here in bright and SUNNY Wrexham! :D

Nicely mild too, at a current 'balmy' 14°C... Just about to cut the grass for the first time this year, then enjoy a nice boozy lunch outside on the patio. Happy days! :cool:

Marco.

P.S It was exactly the same here yesterday.

Fog in Preston, smug in Wrexham!

[Macca]

Is this the longest Winter ever ?

What about 1963? You were around then. I dodged it by not being born yet but they don't let you do that no more.

Started gorgeous here today, warm in the sunshine and not a cloud. By 1600 it was so dark it looked like dusk and then it rained and it is still raining now. And it is a bit nippy.

Can't believe the Jocks still have snow. Well I can as I was up there last year. Beautiful country (except for all the eco-crucifixes) but it was chilly even at the end of June.

[Audio Al]

Dull damp cold wet , lovely :(

[Marco]

Fog in Preston, smug in Wrexham!

Lol... It's pissing down now, though!

Got the grass cut and had a nice lunch [salad Nicoise], outside on the patio, with a glass of vino, so it can rain now all it wants:D

Marco.

[Marco]

Can't believe the Jocks still have snow. Well I can as I was up there last year. Beautiful country (except for all the eco-crucifixes) but it was chilly even at the end of June.

Indeed... The considerable difference in temperature between Glasgow and North Wales is something I really noticed noticed when I moved, also the lack of rain and gloom here in comparison. I still love Scotland, though!:)

Marco.

[Ninanina]

Raining here in sunny Portsmouth and very dull all day..and about the same tomorrow by the looks of it

I can't wait for some sun and warmth as I'm a bit of a sun-worshiper ;)

[Marco]

Pissing down here today in (not so sunny) Wrexham, and looks like it's on for the day, as it's rather dark and dreary...

I don't mind the occasional day like this, as it's an excuse just to hibernate, watch a couple of good movies, listen to some choons, and actually I quite enjoy walking in the rain, especially around the local park and leafy lanes, as I love the musty smell of rain in the air, the wet leaves and trees, and the sense of serenity it brings:)

Marco.

[hifi_dave]

It's stopped raining here. Still dark and cold, though.

[walpurgis]

So much for spring. It's a gloomy 8C out there at the moment.

[Marco]

Same here, but wait until next week... Summer's coming, never mind spring! You'll be able to get your mankini out:eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

cold easterly making the 5c feel like 0c at moment. weekend onwards looks a bit better as southerly winds may take over

[Edward]

Weather forecast tomorrow is a low of 23c and a high of 29c. Looks like I may have to keep using the air con. :)

G'day from Port Douglas Queensland.

I'll try bring some of the warmth back to the UK when I go back next week.

Via Tapatalk

[hifi_dave]

Despite the BBC weather forecast promising warmth from the Med, it is 8c today, dark and drizzling.

It just goes on and on and on.....

[Audio Al]

Despite the BBC weather forecast promising warmth from the Med, it is 8c today, dark and drizzling.

It just goes on and on and on.....

Thats global warming for you ;)

[hifi_dave]

That's why they changed it to 'climate change'. You can't claim 'global warming' when we are all freezing our nuts off.

[Audio Al]

That's why they changed it to 'climate change'. You can't claim 'global warming' when we are all freezing our nuts off.


:D:lol:

[Macca]

Walking home tonight and my breath was fogging, it was that cold. Really gloomy, too. You'd think it was Autumn except for the daffodils and that.

But heatwave forecast next week. Then you'll all be complaining it is too warm.

[hifi_dave]

Is that the same "heatwave" we were promised would start on Wednesday, then moved to this weekend, now possibly next week ?

All I want is some Sun. I don't mind if it's cold, I just need cheering up.

[struth]

Still forcast to be starting to be a fair bit warmer up here starting tomorrow..looking initially at 12c going up to 18c by middle of week. Not much sun til thursday here alas

[walpurgis]

A proper spring day today. Sunny and around 20C all day. What a nice change.

[Marco]

+1. It's gorgeous! Nice outdoor barbecue tonight, with some vino! :)

Marco.

[struth]

12c and quite pleasant

[hifi_dave]

Warm and hazy sunshine all day. What a relief to see some proper daylight.

[Ninanina]

It's been lovely and warm here in sunny Portsmouth today

Apparently we are getting hot weather next week, can't wait ;)

[Svend N]

This weekend's forecast for Toronto and S. Ontario: 20mm freezing rain, then snow and ice pellets, 60 - 80 km/hr winds. Spring feels a long way off :(

[hifi_dave]

The nice weather didn't last long..:doh: We are back to thick mist and not a bit of Sun to be seen, though not quite as cold as it has been.

[struth]

Nice enough here. 8 c at moment but to go up to 14

[walpurgis]

It's sort of turning into a nice day here. Not too much cloud, sun is out and temperature is 14C. I think it'll get warmer.

[Svend N]

Bad storm here, lasted 2 days, just ended. Tens of thousands of people without power, trees and power lines down. About 6" of ice pellets on the ground -- looks like snow, but is texture of coarse white sugar. That is covered in a 1/2" layer of ice from the freezing rain last night. About 1600 traffic accidents over the weekend. A bit of a mess...

[struth]

Bad storm here, lasted 2 days, just ended. Tens of thousands of people without power, trees and power lines down. About 6" of ice pellets on the ground -- looks like snow, but is texture of coarse white sugar. That is covered in a 1/2" layer of ice from the freezing rain last night. About 1600 traffic accidents over the weekend. A bit of a mess...

Sounds nasty. Been a bit better here

[Svend N]

Grant -- Yes, crap weather indeed, for April. No one here can remember a wintry storm like this so late in the spring. April is usually wonderful here. Oh well, didn't stop us from getting out and about and enjoying the weekend.

[struth]

10c and cloudy but sun is trying to come out with some warmth for afternoon. breezy tho

[struth]

13c at moment but windy.. feels colder. quite cloudy and dull

[walpurgis]

Dunno the temprature but I was baking walking the pooch round the park earlier.

[hifi_dave]

Wowie - at last, a lovely, hot and sunny day. Hallelujah..:smoking:

[walpurgis]

Wowie - at last, a lovely, hot and sunny day. Hallelujah..:smoking:

Yeah. Makes a change Dave. 24C here most of the day. Nice!

[Barry]

Yeah. Makes a change Dave. 24C here most of the day. Nice!

I'm in London at the moment, and have been out and about enjoying the very welcome warm weather. :)

[Marco]

Wowie - at last, a lovely, hot and sunny day. Hallelujah..:smoking:

+1. Was a lovely day today, hopefully more of the same (and even better) tomorrow! :cool:

Marco.

[Marco]

Yup, as predicted, it's gonna be a scorcher!! :yay:

A chance to enjoy the garden and a nice lunch later. I can see some chilled rosé and a Salade Niçoise on the horizon.... :eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

about 17c at moment but sun is away. was sunny in morning.

[Macca]

Blazing sunshine here, not a cloud in the sky. Like being abroad.

[Barry]

Yup, as predicted, it's gonna be a scorcher!! :yay:

A chance to enjoy the garden and a nice lunch later. I can see some chilled rosé and a Salade Niçoise on the horizon.... :eyebrows:

Marco.

Snap! Same here, save it will probably be a Chablis or a Pouilly Fuisse.

[Marco]

Excellent. It's a hard life, isn't it?:D

Marco [laptop out in the garden, currently sunning himself on a lounger, sipping some vino].

[walpurgis]

27C (80F) here!

[hifinutt]

we were at a lovely national trust place in worcester today and it was heaving due to the weather , about 26 degrees

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

[struth]

again around 11/12c .. sunny periods but a bit of cold wind at times.

[Firebottle]

Yup, as predicted, it's gonna be a scorcher!! :yay:

A chance to enjoy the garden and a nice lunch later. I can see some chilled rosé and a Salade Niçoise on the horizon.... :eyebrows:

Marco.

Sounds superb Marco.
I made a cracking start to the day by having a fabulous flight following the river Severn, see https://www.paramotorclub.org/gallery/album/42-alan-k/?tab=comments#comment-9

:D

[Macca]

Why is there a River Severn but no River Six?

[struth]

Why is there a River Severn but no River Six?

There is a Stix

[Macca]

I thought that was a band?

[struth]

I thought that was a band?

greek... hades... think its actually styx. jamie theakston went to see where it was supposed to be.. think the bank used the name

[hifinutt]

Sounds superb Marco.
I made a cracking start to the day by having a fabulous flight following the river Severn, see https://www.paramotorclub.org/gallery/album/42-alan-k/?tab=comments#comment-9

:D

great pics alan !

[Pigmy Pony]

That looks like great fun Alan!

If you ever fly as far north as Chorley, you can give me a lift to the pub :)

[Marco]

Sounds superb Marco.
I made a cracking start to the day by having a fabulous flight following the river Severn, see https://www.paramotorclub.org/gallery/album/42-alan-k/?tab=comments#comment-9

:D

Awesome stuff, mate. It must be an *amazing* and rather special feeling up there - total escapism! :respect::thumbsup:

We've been taking advantage of the gorgeous weather, over the last few days [far too nice to be sitting inside posting on forums], so were out all day yesterday. Got some nice new garden furniture, from here, which is well-priced, superbly made and highly recommended, for anyone who uses their garden space a lot: http://www.riverco.co.uk/tables-and-accessories.php , so have been enjoying that.

It's another scorcher today (forecast not too good for tomorrow), so we're having my dad round later instead for a nice meal, and taking advantage of the good weather. Got plenty of work to do today outside in the garden, so will have earned it! Lots of chilled Prosecco later, lol. Have a nice weekend everyone! :cool:

Marco.

[struth]

Starting to creep up now. A high of 15c forecast, and to stay sunny today...make most of it as rain tomorrow again

[walpurgis]

The weather is on the turn. It's warm and clammy and the sky is going dark. Rain soon I think.

[Marco]

Not here in sunny Wrexham...There's barely a cloud in the sky, with the temp currently at 23°C! just getting the table ready outside for dinner :)

Think the rain is hitting us later, around 10pm. Tomorrow will be a bit shit...

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

No car boot again, then. We haven't had one since last September.

Anyway, the cows have been in it all week, so the field will be full of 'stepping stones', which really aren't.

[walpurgis]

It's just started spitting with rain. I don't think it'll add up to much.............Yet!

[Barry]

It's been another beautiful warm day here in London. Around 23C - perfect. Clouded over about 3:30 with a few spots of rain, but now the cloud has broken up with blue sky peeping through.

[Ninanina]

Raining hard here now and a few claps of thunder :(

[struth]

Still sunny up here

[Roy S]

Lovely evening here. I've been burning stuff.

[Marco]

Just come in now from having been outside in the garden since 5pm, in t-shirt and shorts (as it was warm enough), enjoying a lovely meal and some drinkies. Still no rain here and pleasantly warm :)

I'm expecting it to be rather different tomorrow :cool:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Whoo. I just looked outside and there was a huge flash of lightning and clap of thunder. It's been raining steadily for a while.

[Marco]

I'm expecting it to be rather different tomorrow :cool:


...well, so far, no. We've woken up to bright sunshine, and it's very pleasantly warm, same as yesterday morning. We'll see if it lasts! :)

Marco.

[Marco]

...sadly not. Clouding over now, and temperature has fallen markedly. Still not raining, but it's not far away!

From yesterday... Cocktails-a-go-go [my little 'drinks station' in the kitchen], with some ice-cold Aperol Spritzers:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/aUvG7z.jpg

Just before the food arrived:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/QxRvGv.jpg

Doubt we'll be eating out there today :(

Marco.

[walpurgis]

It's been a nigh on perfect day today. Blue sky and sun, a pleasant 24C with a steady breeze keeping things fresh. Lovely! :)

[struth]

only 11c at best and been showers.. a bit overcast but not too bad

[DSJR]

Well, not being one to brag - cough - we had a lovely afternoon today - five minutes down to the beach and then strolling along the prom from crowded end by the pier-head to the rather quieter end a little way along and a snack-n-cuppa from a favourite kiosk along the way. First time this year we've managed to do this (long story) and while we're still living here we need to do more of this kind of thing together. Amazing how we seem to take the seaside for granted when we're actually living there and it's lovely mid-week when the kids are at school and things are quieter.

[Marco]

It's been a nigh on perfect day today. Blue sky and sun, a pleasant 24C with a steady breeze keeping things fresh. Lovely! :)

Nice one, Geoff. It cleared up here around lunchtime, and now is almost as nice as last night, although not quite as warm.

Marco.

[Marco]

Hi Dave,


Well, not being one to brag - cough - we had a lovely afternoon today - five minutes down to the beach and then strolling along the prom from crowded end by the pier-head to the rather quieter end a little way along and a snack-n-cuppa from a favourite kiosk along the way. First time this year we've managed to do this (long story) and while we're still living here we need to do more of this kind of thing together. Amazing how we seem to take the seaside for granted when we're actually living there and it's lovely mid-week when the kids are at school and things are quieter.

Glad you had a nice day. Makes a change hearing about you doing something good for the soul, and spending quality time with your partner, rather than just chuntering on about hi-fi!:cool:;) [as there's much more to life than that].

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Overcast now and we had a bit of rain.

[Marco]

Lol - that's typical, as it's gorgeous here now! :doh::D

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

...sadly not. Clouding over now, and temperature has fallen markedly. Still not raining, but it's not far away!

From yesterday... Cocktails-a-go-go [my little 'drinks station' in the kitchen], with some ice-cold Aperol Spritzers:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/aUvG7z.jpg

Just before the food arrived:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/QxRvGv.jpg

Doubt we'll be eating out there today :(

Marco.

Nice dining set Marco, shame about the window in the background - that 'Flemish' glass pattern is so last century, and not in a good way. Do you not know anyone who can replace it with a nice stained glass design?

[Marco]

Lol - don't worry, Steve, it's part of our on-going refurbishment plans! The bit you're referring to is an extension someone before us put onto the rear of the building in the 1970s, and looks like it :rolleyes:

You can see the border between the original sandstone brick of the main house, and the roughcast on the extension....

The window with the unattractive glass and (now rotten) wood surround is part of it, which will also be getting replaced later this year, for something more in keeping with the Victorian status of the rest of the property. We've just been too busy doing other things, prioritising tasks as we go along. With old houses like this, there's always work to do!

The pic was designed to show a secluded space outdoors (completely enclosed/sheltered) we use, where we can eat/drink and entertain family and friends in privacy. It's nicer doing it there than in the open space of the front garden, and with passing oiks looking at you in envy, when you're carving the venison;)

Marco.

[struth]

Oily oiks

[Marco]

:D You know the type, old chap. Dreadful sorts....

Marco.

[Marco]

Fairly pleasant morning here, dry and bright, although much cooler than it was at the weekend. Just been out to cut the grass, so settling back now with a nice frothy cappuccino!:)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Not much of anything here. Coolish with light grey overcast sky. I think it may brighten.

[walpurgis]

The house is definitely getting cooler. I wouldn't be surprised if I have to put the heating on a for a bit later.

[Svend N]

We were out skiing this weekend. Saturday here in Ontario (at Georgian Bay), and Sunday near Rochester, NY. It's the latest that the hills have been open since we started this sport 15 years ago, and the old-timers can't recall a later date either - remarkable!

[struth]

10c here.. was wet in morning.. its breezy but ok with a jacket on ;in fact ok for a short time without too

[Pigmy Pony]

Lol - don't worry, Steve, it's part of our on-going refurbishment plans! The bit you're referring to is an extension someone before us put onto the rear of the building in the 1970s, and looks like it :rolleyes:

You can see the border between the original sandstone brick of the main house, and the roughcast on the extension....

The window with the unattractive glass and (now rotten) wood surround is part of it, which will also be getting replaced later this year, for something more in keeping with the Victorian status of the rest of the property. We've just been too busy doing other things, prioritising tasks as we go along. With old houses like this, there's always work to do!

The pic was designed to show a secluded space outdoors (completely enclosed/sheltered) we use, where we can eat/drink and entertain family and friends in privacy. It's nicer doing it there than in the open space of the front garden, and with passing oiks looking at you in envy, when you're carving the venison;)

Marco.

I work in all kinds of houses, and when I first go in, I always think to myself 'could I live here?'. When it's a Victorian property the answer is always yes. They are so solidly built, and with loads of character.

There is always work to be done on them, but if renovation rather than refurbishment can be afforded, they can look stunning, and will continue to do so long after the current crop of new builds have fallen down.

On the council estate near us, putting your 3-piece suite in the front garden is the norm when the sun is shining.

[Marco]

I work in all kinds of houses, and when I first go in, I always think to myself 'could I live here?'. When it's a Victorian property the answer is always yes. They are so solidly built, and with loads of character.

There is always work to be done on them, but if renovation rather than refurbishment can be afforded, they can look stunning, and will continue to do so long after the current crop of new builds have fallen down.


Ain't that the truth, bro... I wouldn't buy a soulless new-build property if you paid me!


On the council estate near us, putting your 3-piece suite in the front garden is the norm when the sun is shining.

Haha.... That's pure Chav City:D

Marco.

[Marco]

Currently PISHING down in Wrexham, as I type this sitting outside under the cover of the canopy in our outdoor patio area, sipping an espresso coffee...

Although it's raining, it's not that cold, and I rather like watching the rainfall around me, and listening to the pitter-patter of the raindrops running down the canvas of the canopy, whilst I remain nice and dry underneath. It's a strangely comforting feeling!:eyebrows:

Marco.

[struth]

breezy, and a bit overcast, but otherwise not bad. been de rusting a bit of car and giving it a coat of paint. put krust on earlier

[Marco]

Krust? :scratch:

Marco.

[struth]

Krust? :scratch:

Marco.

think thats its name... turns rust back to metal.... worked well. sorry kurust..lol

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammerite-5092820-Kurust-250ml/dp/B004Z4UMUA

best one ive used

[Macca]

I type this sitting outside under the cover of the canopy in our outdoor patio area, .

You should have been an estate agent. It's called a back yard, man.

Still sounds better than doing what I'm doing.

[Marco]

You should have been an estate agent. It's called a back yard, man.

Still sounds better than doing what I'm doing.

:lolsign:

It's a bit nicer than a back yard, and it'll become nicer still once further refurbishments have been carried out:)

Marco.

[Marco]

think thats its name... turns rust back to metal.... worked well. sorry kurust..lol

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hammerite-5092820-Kurust-250ml/dp/B004Z4UMUA

best one ive used

Cool stuff. Never needed it though, as there's no rust on my car;)

Marco.

[Oddball]

Currently PISHING down in Wrexham, as I type this sitting outside under the cover of the canopy in our outdoor patio area, sipping an espresso coffee...

Although it's raining, it's not that cold, and I rather like watching the rainfall around me, and listening to the pitter-patter of the raindrops running down the canvas of the canopy, whilst I remain nice and dry underneath. It's a strangely comforting feeling!:eyebrows:

Marco.

Not very comforting for my ruddy cows !! :rolleyes:

Pissing weather

[struth]

Cool stuff. Never needed it though, as there's no rust on my car[emoji6]

Marco.

It's not a newish car now tho. Just around the front wheel arch mostly. Low miles tho. Had it for years now

[walpurgis]

It's not a newish car now tho. Just around the front wheel arch mostly. Low miles tho. Had it for years now

Yeah, Mine's four years old now, so I'll be waxoiling everything at the end of this summer.

[struth]

Yeah, Mine's four years old now, so I'll be waxoiling everything at the end of this summer.

Mines 13 now. Still under 50k

[walpurgis]

Mines 13 now. Still under 50k

You're doing about the same mileage as me. Not a lot. I've got 15k.

Had about a third of a tank of juice left this morning, so I filled it. Cost me twenty quid. That'll last a month. Bloody amazing on juice!

[Marco]

Not very comforting for my ruddy cows !! :rolleyes:

Pissing weather

Ah, do cows not like the rain, then? :)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Another hot spell on the way apparently.

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/beauty-from-the-east-coming-14569810

[struth]

Not up here. Doh

[Oddball]

Ah, do cows not like the rain, then? :)

Marco.

They dont mind sunshine and showers but this afternoons been proper miserable - like me ;)

[Marco]

Look out for hail and thunder later.... Save the cows!!:D

Marco.

[Joe]

It was jolly hot on Gozo on Monday. Coming back to a cold, wet, grey UK was a bit of a shock. The garden's looking lovely, though.

[struth]

sunny but only 6c

[Marco]

We're just in double figures here, at 10°C, and a heady 12°C is predicted for later. Currently dry and sunny, but I don't expect it to last.

Marco.

[Marco]

It was jolly hot on Gozo on Monday. Coming back to a cold, wet, grey UK was a bit of a shock. The garden's looking lovely, though.

Nice. Did you bring back any Maltesers?

Marco.

[Joe]

Nice. Did you bring back any Maltesers?

Marco.

Ha. No, though a couple on the plane bag bought a large bag of Maltesers from the flight attendant. I didn't associate the confectionary with the island. Doh!

Malta's an amazing place with a fascinating history. The Maltese language is very strange; derived from Arabic but using a Latin script. Fortunately, all the road signs are in English and all the locals speak English as well as Maltese.

[struth]

was cold last night and cold today again. 6c... so much for spring

[Beobloke]

Just had a torrential downpour here, similar to the one yesterday afternoon.

Even had a huge hailstorm last night (and not the sort fronted by the attractive lady, either, sadly)

[Marco]

It's been sunny and dry so far all day here, but also quite windy, although not too cold. Currently 15°C. Nice walking weather, which I'm just back from :cool:

Tomorrow's forecast is rain pretty much all day, so I'll take advantage of the dry weather while it's here.

Marco.

[Macca]

Going back to chilly next week here. 4 degrees.

[walpurgis]

Hope the weather bucks up. It's grey and gloomy, 10C and been raining on and off.

[struth]

mix of sun, cloud and odd shower... currently 6c

[Macca]

Cold and lots of rain here, and predicted to carry on raining all day and all night too. Next week it is supposed to get colder and rainier.

I'm going to emigrate, just need to rob a bank first. No-one robs banks anymore so my thinking is that they won't be expecting it. Then it's so long, suckers. :)

[struth]

Nobody robs banks now coz you get caught

[Beobloke]

Absolutely teeming down here again at the moment, and another hailstorm last night (still without sexy guitarist...)

[struth]

Still fairly sunny up here. Maybe10 c now. Clouds still coming and going but mostly white ones

[Marco]

Absolutely teeming down here again at the moment, and another hailstorm last night (still without sexy guitarist...)

Not teaming down, and had no hailstorms, but it's been raining here since around 10am, which was predicted in the forecast. Tomorrow's supposed to be better:)

Marco.

[Macca]

Absolutely teeming down here again at the moment, and another hailstorm last night (still without sexy guitarist...)

Probably because it's a hailstorm not 'Halestorm'.

If Americans could spell you wouldn't be in this mess. And there would be lots of sexy female guitarists decorating your garden and driveway.

[walpurgis]

Grey sky, pouring rain, 8C. Welcome to spring!

[struth]

sunny at moment but a lot of cloud around. pretty cool at 5c

[Marco]

Grey sky, pouring rain, 8C. Welcome to spring!

Opposite here... It's been quite nice all day, dry and sunny, occasionally clouding over, which makes it feel cooler. Currently 14°C, and hopefully nice enough to have dinner outside later. Del's doing Saltimbocca alla Romana, which we'll enjoy with a nice bottle of Barolo:

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/saltimbocca-alla-romana/

Her own recipe though, not Jamie Oliver's!:)

Marco.

[struth]

still sunny mostly but cold. too cold really for time of year

[walpurgis]

It's been chilly and overcast all day. Might as well be January.

Tomorrow's forecast looks diabolical, heavy rain all day and cold! :rolleyes:

[Macca]

I'm back to using my winter coat. What a crock. There was a bit of sunshine earlier but there's a real nip in the air.

I don't care. Back in work tomorrow, sealed building, air conditioned. They have these electric doors you have to swipe with a card. When they were putting them in I raised it at the meeting that if there was a power failure and the back up generator failed we would be trapped and all die of asphyxiation like at the end of Westworld. But no-one else there had ever seen Westworld so they went ahead and put the doors in.

[walpurgis]

Tomorrow's forecast. It ain't good. Especially for the South East.

http://www.itv.com/news/2018-04-29/weather-warnings-in-place-as-heavy-rain-forecast-for-monday/

[struth]

forecast here is sunny but a cold ne wind tomorrow.

[Pigmy Pony]

Currently 24 deg here, must be warmest April ever.

What's that? May? Why didn't anyone wake me? :steam:

You've just wasted ten seconds of your bank holiday clicking on this. Sorry about that.

[walpurgis]

Approaching 29C at the moment. Feels damn hot in the sun.

[struth]

Approaching 29C at the moment. Feels damn hot in the sun.

you gone back in time again geoff;) you need to stop listening to that old timey music