Upcoming UK trip - nonstop rain - help!
Jun 11th, 2016, 07:48 AM
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I'm terrible about umbrellas. I like to have my hands free. Hoods and hats work better for me.>>
for me too. When we moved to Cornwall I soon learned that rather than winter coats and furry boots I needed waterproofs and wellies. And both hands - one to stop the wind blowing my hood off my head and the other to carry whatever I may need.
"Heavy fog on the Channel today. Continent cut off..>>
we feel the same about the part of the UK beyond the Tamar.
for me too. When we moved to Cornwall I soon learned that rather than winter coats and furry boots I needed waterproofs and wellies. And both hands - one to stop the wind blowing my hood off my head and the other to carry whatever I may need.
"Heavy fog on the Channel today. Continent cut off..>>
we feel the same about the part of the UK beyond the Tamar.
Jun 11th, 2016, 08:20 AM
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I'll say with complete truthfulness, annhig, I was only wacked in the eye once by mine a couple of weeks ago in the Cotswolds. The bruise was on my big toe, a mystery. And here's another, when I walk there, how do I get a blister between my toes?
Jun 11th, 2016, 08:20 AM
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I always lose umbrellas. And one embarrassed me no end on the tube one day. It had one of those spring openers, which took it upon itself to open in the rush-hour. I was lucky not to be arrested as a groper.
Not that that's of any use to the OP, I'm sure.
Not that that's of any use to the OP, I'm sure.
Jun 11th, 2016, 08:26 AM
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As the Mastersinger's forecast which I cited up thread concludes:
"In brief, the weather will be normal for the time of year"
The apocryphal "Fog in Channel, Continent Isolated" headline goes back at least to the 1930's. Some even quote a specific date in the Times in 1957, but the Times has denied that any such headline ever appeared.
"In brief, the weather will be normal for the time of year"
The apocryphal "Fog in Channel, Continent Isolated" headline goes back at least to the 1930's. Some even quote a specific date in the Times in 1957, but the Times has denied that any such headline ever appeared.
Jun 11th, 2016, 09:36 AM
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And here's another, when I walk there, how do I get a blister between my toes???
No idea Mme P. I had never heard of such a thing until a few weeks ago when i discovered a blister between my left big toe and its companion. I'm finding it hard to believe that it might have been age related!
No idea Mme P. I had never heard of such a thing until a few weeks ago when i discovered a blister between my left big toe and its companion. I'm finding it hard to believe that it might have been age related!
Jun 11th, 2016, 10:23 AM
#53
"I'm finding it hard to believe that it might have been age related!"
Only for old people, not us. Mine is the same position on the right, adjacent to the navy blue nail (sorry for the imagery folks). Glad to know it isn't just my funny feet, they've served me well (otherwise).
Patrick, there's a thought! The secret will be remembering when I'm on my way back. Please remind me if you see me refer to upcoming walks. If you remember.
Only for old people, not us. Mine is the same position on the right, adjacent to the navy blue nail (sorry for the imagery folks). Glad to know it isn't just my funny feet, they've served me well (otherwise).
Patrick, there's a thought! The secret will be remembering when I'm on my way back. Please remind me if you see me refer to upcoming walks. If you remember.
Jun 11th, 2016, 03:29 PM
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"I'm trying to imagine what the navy blue nail is,..."
You know, like black & blue but uniform color = navy blue. My big toenail. Among the many dangers of long walks. The knowledge will definitely keep until tomorrow (or forever). Time for my tea. As in a cuppa, not a meal.
You know, like black & blue but uniform color = navy blue. My big toenail. Among the many dangers of long walks. The knowledge will definitely keep until tomorrow (or forever). Time for my tea. As in a cuppa, not a meal.
Jun 12th, 2016, 07:54 AM
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Another great example today of British weather: the big birthday party for the Queen in London today. This morning, thousands of people were wearing rain ponchos and sheltering under umbrellas eating soggy food as the rain poured down. Then the skies cleared and there was pleasant warm dry weather including glimpses of sunshine for the big parade. And then a bit more drizzle later.
I use the BBC Weather app which is highly localised and gives an hour-by-hour breakdown, and about 50% of the time it seems about right. Two days ago we were forecast rain in our village at around 9pm, and pretty much at that precise time I could see massive downpours in the distance but nothing over our house. We live on the side of a hill and in the past we've literally had rain in the back garden and dry sunshine in the front garden. This is why we're so obsessed with the weather.
Oh, and for some reasons, even on the rainiest days, you will often get lovely dry sunny evenings during the summer, as if the rain says: right, that's enough. I'm stopping work for the day.
I use the BBC Weather app which is highly localised and gives an hour-by-hour breakdown, and about 50% of the time it seems about right. Two days ago we were forecast rain in our village at around 9pm, and pretty much at that precise time I could see massive downpours in the distance but nothing over our house. We live on the side of a hill and in the past we've literally had rain in the back garden and dry sunshine in the front garden. This is why we're so obsessed with the weather.
Oh, and for some reasons, even on the rainiest days, you will often get lovely dry sunny evenings during the summer, as if the rain says: right, that's enough. I'm stopping work for the day.
Jun 12th, 2016, 08:37 AM
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I'd agree Gyhtson.
The BBC is accurate for up to 3 days in advance. Very accurate actually.
We, probably more than anyone, are dominated by the forecasts. We operate tourist based businesses in The North of England and Scotland. Weather either way has an extreme effect on business levels.
We trust the BBC.
Anything further in advance of 3 days and they are usually guessing.
The BBC is accurate for up to 3 days in advance. Very accurate actually.
We, probably more than anyone, are dominated by the forecasts. We operate tourist based businesses in The North of England and Scotland. Weather either way has an extreme effect on business levels.
We trust the BBC.
Anything further in advance of 3 days and they are usually guessing.
