Reply With QuotePretty much with you on this. Yes, it's been absolutely beautiful in Somerset today.Originally Posted by Slamdoor
Stunning.Just had a whole week of cold weather, and loved every minute of it
I don’t know where you live but down here in Somerset has been bright and sunny all day from 0800 right up until this photo was taken at 1845. I even took a pic this morning as it was so nice !!
Last edited by Stilgoe1972; 16th June 2024 at 18:53.
Pretty much with you on this. Yes, it's been absolutely beautiful in Somerset today.
Stunning.Just had a whole week of cold weather, and loved every minute of it
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Still glorious here too, I've only just come in (admittedly I'm not that far from Somerset as the crow, or rather the seagull flies).Pretty much with you on this. Yes, it's been absolutely beautiful in Somerset today.
Stunning.
Yeah banging day today, pizzas in the oori and beers sitting in the summerhouse with wife, daughter and her partner , shame my son couldn’t make on his birthday but he is in Greece
Love the real tropical warmth, each to his/her own, but this perpetual rain and clouds are grinding me down.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
Football tournament watching my Grandson on Saturday, atrocious conditions however they did win. I had on full water proofs.
Outside the pub afterwards to celebrate, the staff brought us out blankets! Played golf yesterday, soaked during the front nine, one of the four walked in. I stayed out and the weather did improve, almost got warm. 11 degrees at tee off!
Last edited by wildheart; 17th June 2024 at 09:15.
Looks a nice day and definitely a strong resemblance there.
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Lovely and sunny today.
The forecast for the coming week is fine too with temperatures in the 20's. That's hot enough for me.
Cheers,
Neil.
We don’t have a ☀️ in our forecast across the next 14 days. We got married on 30th June 23 years ago and it rained that day too.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2649957
Move South.
Cheers,
Neil.
Despite being decent earners and owning a good size four bedroom house in a great area we couldn’t afford a flat in the south.
Move South.
Last edited by TaketheCannoli; 17th June 2024 at 14:51.
That's the payoff I'm afraid.
Hope the weather perks up for you this summer.
Cheers,
Neil.
Lovely sunny day here today, even managed to wash the car. When the sun shines I love the English countryside.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Gorgeous afternoon here, 24c & having a lager, soaking up the sun. Opposite is this lovely jewellers, don't see shops like this too much these days.
Hope this stays for a while, I love sunny weather, & only 22 more sleeps, then off too a small Greek island where the weather will be perfect as usual.
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It is. Thanks matey, me too. Torrential all night again (:
Living in Newcastle / Northumberland is amazing in many ways, just not the weather. We’re never more than 20 minutes from a beach (5 in my case), a National Park or the city of Newcastle. We’re overrun with places of historical importance and natural beauty. We have clean air, very friendly people and affordable houses. So we’re blessed in many ways and yes, there’s a trade off with the weather and access to Europe is limited compared to the south.
The north east has a reputation as being a boomerang region because people always come back no matter where they go in the world.
That's the payoff I'm afraid.
Hope the weather perks up for you this summer.
Be careful out there folks. BBC predicting Britain heating up.
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Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Really?
What, do you think someone may burn themselves on the BBQ?
Over exposure to the sun can be quite serious. Perhaps you hadn’t heard.
https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Significant UV radiation doesn’t just come with heat.
We are all grown ups to slap a bit of suntan lotion on when needed.
Sometimes, I don’t know how I manage in Spain, Greece etc.
Sorry I thought you were only worried about BBQ burns.
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Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Well I suppose where in the south. I’ve chosen this 2 bed flat in Enfield because it’s somewhere we have friends and it isn’t an amazing area. Two bed / one bath and a bit of a dump TBH. Very average at best. £420k.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...hannel=RES_BUY
In my town we have easy road and rail links to Newcastle, beaches and the Northumberland National Park. We have great amenities and good schools. You can get this brand new detached house, four beds, two en-suite, three bathrooms and a garden in a new estate for just under £400k.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...hannel=RES_NEW
Well the choice is yours. Our 3 bedroom end of terrace is probably worth slightly more but it’s good enough for us. I can see the attraction of living around Newcastle but the climate would be a major issue for me (the one we have in Kent is already taxing enough, thank you very much).
However it’s a choice we made 27 years ago and we’re still fine with it. The safety net of being able to cross the Channel back and go as much south as we fancy is undoubtedly a factor.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
In fairness the first one isn’t really Enfield, it’s Bowes Park. Enfield is a borough and a town so it’s hard to gauge. As a borough it is a dump but EN1/EN2 are pretty good.
For 400k on a flat I’d be buying this or venturing further out for a house https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147194741
Went to help my wife with her boot sale this morning.
We slathered up with sunscreen but the heat was really powerful and uncomfortable all the time we were there.
Too hot for me and was glad to come home.
Cheers,
Neil.
Been roasting all weekend here. Not a cloud either day. I’m at a footy tournament today and am looking for shade!
Sorry I thought you said the south - to me Enfield is north London
Could fall into the English Channel for £100k less
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/de...atured_listing
Last edited by lewie; 23rd June 2024 at 16:07.
But it’s still the south of the country.
Grew up near Herne Bay & we were always doing last minute holidays to France as a child if the summer was a washout. Schooled in Canterbury & really need to go back and visit both, it’s been 2 decades at least now. On the whole remember warm summers and lots of snow drifts over winter, proper snow, not the rubbish we get these days.
Cloudy but warm motor racing at Thruxton today caught me out somewhat. Never felt burn hot, but clearly caught me as the shower stung a little.
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Haha brilliant, well played.Sorry I thought you were only worried about BBQ burns.
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The map on this article did give me a chuckle this morning
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrrjm496gpo
Poor TTC!
It is a conspiracy I tell you!!
Merino wool boxers all week, can’t beat them in the heat. Sensational.
Nice down in the south though!
Today was my perfect weather day. It was low to mid 20s all day, no cloud or wind but a bit of haze. I’ve had the dog out late until around 10:40pm and there wasn’t a hint of a cool breeze. That’s what I’d like every day during June, July and August and I could cope with the rest of the year.
At least it is getting better.
I walked in to the office yesterday and people we moaning about the warmth
We have had one warm day!
The tubes were grim though.
Will it ever be cool again??
Cheers,
Neil.
I didn’t bother going in as would loom like I showered clothed.
3 days of warm weather, and I'm already asking will it ever be cool again?
I’ve a trip to the Windsor offices, not a long train journey but it will still be hot. Am just glad there is no tube involved.
No idea what the office is like temperature wise, as it’s a new acquisition. I’ve already packed my fan in case it’s a non air conditioned building. I will not be impressed if that is the case.
Not quite brave enough to rock linen trousers meeting new people so will just quietly sweat in jeans!
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The Tube in this kind of weather is a special kind of hell. I really don't miss doing that regularly. Over the last few years when I've been in London I've been lucky enough to be a pleasant walking distance from the train station.
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
Great day for our office a/c to pack in, ffs.
Who on here has their signature as that?Will it ever be cool again??
‘As a rule, man’s a fool etc…’
Edit - not for a second suggesting you are that fool, kind sir.
Did the Lizzie line twice this weekend. Cracking a/c I have to say.
In this weather the lizzy line and a 20 minute walk home is much more bearable than the tube for me.
That said today was Amsterdam and back in a day.
It was roasting on site. Not a cloud in the sky. Lucky I get picked up in a Maybach with air con seats the other side. That’s the way to travel in this weather.
The driver wears a two tone Yachtmaster or blue dial OP.
Last edited by Sinnlover; 25th June 2024 at 20:11.
Very nice indeed!
Strangely my driver from Berkshire to Sandbanks for lunch also was wearing a Yachmaster, albeit II version. Clocked within seconds of the door being opened. Wish it had been a Maybach though!
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