. . . to have an outdoor party in the middle of June?
Visions of sitting around on the patio sipping Champagne, lazily hitting a few croquet balls, children splashing in the paddling pool, retreating from the baking sun into the shade of the marquee - all fading fast, as the rain continues to beat against the windows. It seems to have rained solidly since I last watered the plants on Monday.
It's too wet to mow the grass. It's too windy to put up the tent (sorry, marquee). The barbecue's full of water. We are constantly checking the forecast - full of hope when it suggests it will all blow over before tomorrow night. Hopes dashed when the Met. Office change their mind half an hour later.
But we are eternal optimists. The planning goes on. The wine and beer are chilling. The fridge is full of "outdoor food". We're dusting off the croquet hoops and polishing the boules.
Meanwhile - It's Raining Again.
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