little whitt Posted August 25 Posted August 25 4 minutes ago, Jol_BWFC said: Shorts and T-Shirt weather today down here and only getting better. THAT COULD BE IN A DAY Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted August 25 Posted August 25 2 hours ago, little whitt said: THAT COULD BE IN A DAY Just to make sure I’m flying out to proper sun tomorrow. I’ve thrown towel in here waiting for summer. Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted August 25 Posted August 25 4 hours ago, gonzo said: I hate this country. I don’t think we’re ever gonna get decent summers back in the NW…. It’s got to be the worst climate in Europe. Quote
waffer cup 07 Posted August 26 Posted August 26 Its not rained here since Easter and been over 30c for the last 6-7 weeks. But then they do promote the place as having 'the best climate in Europe'. Were desperate for rain. More water restrictions are on the way. Quote
gonzo Posted August 26 Author Posted August 26 11 hours ago, Mounts Kipper said: I don’t think we’re ever gonna get decent summers back in the NW…. It’s got to be the worst climate in Europe. It feels that way. It's the same in winter. Barely any cold snaps, just wet and windy. Reckon we've had 2 good weeks max if you add all the days up this summer. Crap. And autumn is here already. Quote
batton carrier Posted August 26 Posted August 26 It has been proper shit. Freezing yesterday and not sure today is looking to be much better Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 26 Site Supporter Posted August 26 We have warmer temps now, and not long back had a dry summer. I think we sometimes forget the decent weather- especially when it is interspersed with stormy/wet weather. It does seem more inconsistent now though, with more extremes. Certainly playing havoc with my type of work and wider in the agricultural sector. Strangely, I've had the biggest crop ever off my Discovery apple tree- got wine and cider on the go, juice from it, as well as eaters. Quote
gonzo Posted August 27 Author Posted August 27 Another day of biblical wind and rain. Anyone got any jobs going? Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 27 Site Supporter Posted August 27 14 minutes ago, gonzo said: Another day of biblical wind and rain. Anyone got any jobs going? Just started raining a few minutes ago. Was breezy but with sunshine earlier, and was really pleasant. Quote
boogs Posted August 27 Posted August 27 5 hours ago, gonzo said: Another day of biblical wind and rain. Anyone got any jobs going? This thread has been belting this last week. Currently supping a cold Alhambra sat in the hot Menorca sun. Its been my little daily ritual to check in here whilst the women in the family go to take fucking ages getting ready to go out for a meal Just wanted to say thank you for making a great week that little bit better by knowing how shit its been back home 😂 Back home on Thursday though 😞 Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 27 Site Supporter Posted August 27 8 minutes ago, boogs said: This thread has been belting this last week. Currently supping a cold Alhambra sat in the hot Menorca sun. Its been my little daily ritual to check in here whilst the women in the family go to take fucking ages getting ready to go out for a meal Just wanted to say thank you for making a great week that little bit better by knowing how shit its been back home 😂 Back home on Thursday though 😞 Nice and warm later in the week. Keep the tan topped up. Quote
Not in Crawley Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Been bloody baking today here. Phoned by youngest who is still with the grandparents, said it was grey and a bit rainy back home Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 27 Site Supporter Posted August 27 30 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: Been bloody baking today here. Phoned by youngest who is still with the grandparents, said it was grey and a bit rainy back home Almost 30 for you lot tomorrow according to the forecast. Quote
Sweep Posted August 27 Posted August 27 1 hour ago, Not in Crawley said: Been bloody baking today here. Phoned by youngest who is still with the grandparents, said it was grey and a bit rainy back home Aye, it's been too hot to walk the dogs, so we're going to have to take them out at about 9pm Quote
Not in Crawley Posted August 27 Posted August 27 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Almost 30 for you lot tomorrow according to the forecast. Yeah apparently - just been mowing the lawn, dripping in sweat now, gone silly warm this evening. The peas are doing amazing though which is nice, and I've got more courgettes than I know what to do with. Most pleasing are the radishes though, going great guns. Quote
athywhite1958 Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Women at work pestering the bosses to get the heating on, my response would be - fuck off and come back in December when it's cold Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 27 Site Supporter Posted August 27 27 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: Yeah apparently - just been mowing the lawn, dripping in sweat now, gone silly warm this evening. The peas are doing amazing though which is nice, and I've got more courgettes than I know what to do with. Most pleasing are the radishes though, going great guns. Done quite well with peas, but forgot to pick a lot. Will get them as dried peas instead. Lad's done some weird yellow courgette things that are a bit sensitive, and rot off as soon as they start to grow. Pumpkins and squashes growing and flowering like mad, though again some rotting off. They're not in contact with the soil, so a bit disappointing. Cucumbers have been the best. Plenty of tomatoes to come. Quote
Not in Crawley Posted August 27 Posted August 27 Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said: Done quite well with peas, but forgot to pick a lot. Will get them as dried peas instead. Lad's done some weird yellow courgette things that are a bit sensitive, and rot off as soon as they start to grow. Pumpkins and squashes growing and flowering like mad, though again some rotting off. They're not in contact with the soil, so a bit disappointing. Cucumbers have been the best. Plenty of tomatoes to come. Yes we've got those yellow ones as one batch, they grow much slower, not rotting yet but will keep my eyes peeled. Yes next year tomatoes and will do the Garlic this winter. Will be coming for tips! Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 27 Site Supporter Posted August 27 We grew some yellow ones last year and they were fine. This year's are a different type- yellow but not consistent in colour and are shorter than normal. A petite form, but as soon as they're the right size, they are also suffering from blossom end rot. Frustrating. Going back to standard green ones next year. It's worth trying new things of course, but also worth remembering what does well. Still, apple glut is allowing us to try our hand at cider. Every cloud.. Quote
Not in Crawley Posted August 28 Posted August 28 Ok, today is really quite hot. I've started turning the summerhouse into an office. I was worried about it being cold in winter, I should have been more worried about passing out in summer. Melting and looking a bit to close to this for comfort Quote
tomski Posted August 28 Posted August 28 7 hours ago, Not in Crawley said: Ok, today is really quite hot. I've started turning the summerhouse into an office. I was worried about it being cold in winter, I should have been more worried about passing out in summer. Melting and looking a bit to close to this for comfort Put a hot tub in for dinner time action Quote
Sweep Posted August 29 Posted August 29 Fucking hell it's warm today, it's going to be another rasper like yesterday Quote
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted August 29 Site Supporter Posted August 29 Sun's out here now. Quote
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted September 5 Site Supporter Posted September 5 It's blowing a hell hoolie! Quote
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