Was horrified by the scenes of flooding in southwestern England, a repetition of the devastation in Yorkshire a few weeks ago. Flooding is the second worst thing to happen to one's home, after fire. It's not just the water, it's also the filth. And people affected by flooding are out of their homes for 12 to 18 months, with the drying out, repairs and refurbishments. The mortgages still have to be paid, together with any loans on destroyed property. Horrible. Don't think I'll be complaining of the rain again - when it returns. At the moment we're having something approximating a drought up here, not had any substantial rain for a couple of weeks. Aye, we're the Costa del Hebrides.
No we should not be complaining about the relentless rain ,some folks will be affected for a long time ,hurry up and read the Harry Potter and tell us what it is that everyone wants to know ,who dies ? (but not enough to read the book myself lol )...love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteNo we should not be complaining about the relentless rain ,some folks will be affected for a long time ,hurry up and read the Harry Potter and tell us what it is that everyone wants to know ,who dies ? (but not enough to read the book myself lol )...love Jan xx
ReplyDeleteWe always seem to be complaining about the weather, it is the British tradition, but when you see the devastation and heartbreak, those of us who do not live in flood prone areas should give thanks. I feel so sorry for all those people. Not forgetting that many animals drowned, not only domestic pets but all the wildlife such as badgers, foxes, hedgehogs and all the little voles and mice etc and reptiles. It makes it worse that some people were not insured.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I read in the paper an article written by a weatherman who works for the BBC. He said this summer is nothing unusual, it is like summers we used to get which is why people started going abroad in droves. Apparently 1911 was a heatwave year but in 1912 the rain was atrocious, much worse than what has been happening lately.
The newscasters were speaking of possible flooding in my area, if the rain keeps up. I'm happy to say I live on high graound, but those that live along some of the low lying rivers may be sloshing around their houses in water. There is still quite a bit of snow up in the mountains that's melting, so added to the heavy rainfall...well it may not be good for some people. Linda in Washington state
ReplyDeleteThink it is about time I moved to the Costa Hebrides !! Rain rain rain..will it ever stop.. We are safe here in Box however 15/20 miles away there is so mcuh devastation..folks up in tewksbury especially need all our pryares tonight and Gloucester where the river is rising fast. Love Sybil xx
ReplyDeleteWe're still several inches behind on our rainfall, too, but I'm not complaining!
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