tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post7075851385960235456..comments2024-03-29T13:47:52.160+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: At Last!!!Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37124336542661040492021-08-12T04:29:11.431+01:002021-08-12T04:29:11.431+01:00Really strong wind is one of my nightmares. Our an...Really strong wind is one of my nightmares. Our ancient roof tiles are not nailed down (they just rest one upon another), and can easily fly off.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67715878420954729272021-08-12T04:26:09.672+01:002021-08-12T04:26:09.672+01:0033 C again here today, I don't know what that ...33 C again here today, I don't know what that is in F, but it's plenty hot enough for us. I expect we'll spend the day in the pool.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89452382992701174632021-08-12T04:22:41.281+01:002021-08-12T04:22:41.281+01:00Our second wave of Peaches is about to start too. ...Our second wave of Peaches is about to start too. Grapes, Apples, Pears, and (bought) Melons; can't be bad.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81599245900447281782021-08-12T01:22:30.915+01:002021-08-12T01:22:30.915+01:00We're in a spate of bad weather over here. 60m...We're in a spate of bad weather over here. 60mph winds overnight. But it's not even the middle of August, so plenty of summer left. And since I don't like watermelon, more for the rest of you.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87005421666228627712021-08-11T21:45:18.328+01:002021-08-11T21:45:18.328+01:00Sunshine, a clear blue sky, swimming in a crystal ...Sunshine, a clear blue sky, swimming in a crystal clear pool and eating watermelon in France with beautiful garden surroundings sounds just perfect. It's hotter than hxxx here, near 100 degrees and predicted the same for the next few days. God help us! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70807854235305478612021-08-11T20:01:47.003+01:002021-08-11T20:01:47.003+01:00We've enjoyed a lot of warermelon this year an...We've enjoyed a lot of warermelon this year and most of it has been full of taste. I've stopped buying it for the moment and we're eating melons and grapes. So much fruit. It's wonderful. The fridge is full. The colder the betterlocal alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80669618281786271022021-08-11T16:05:01.045+01:002021-08-11T16:05:01.045+01:00I remember buying a big slice from a street vendor...I remember buying a big slice from a street vendor in Paris. It was ice cold and delicious. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30136890765489863752021-08-11T14:44:52.849+01:002021-08-11T14:44:52.849+01:00Chilled watermelon - the best thing I ever tasted ...Chilled watermelon - the best thing I ever tasted after clambering back (exhausted and thirsty) onto a boat in Australia after snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46535191515646019022021-08-11T12:14:30.645+01:002021-08-11T12:14:30.645+01:00Perfect day here. Not too hot, and I can get on wi...Perfect day here. Not too hot, and I can get on with things.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11356620266164268392021-08-11T12:13:39.162+01:002021-08-11T12:13:39.162+01:0028C here. I have some mowing to do... then a swim....28C here. I have some mowing to do... then a swim. Out to an open air restaurant tonight.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78740366949848744202021-08-11T10:52:04.122+01:002021-08-11T10:52:04.122+01:00It is just pleasant here at around 22 - windows op...It is just pleasant here at around 22 - windows open - all that's missing is a water melon. (and a swimming pool)The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71153044049645849592021-08-11T10:23:53.337+01:002021-08-11T10:23:53.337+01:00Even summers like this are not all bad. It is curr...Even summers like this are not all bad. It is currently 20 C.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-14086141829725778072021-08-11T09:56:15.690+01:002021-08-11T09:56:15.690+01:00I like to moan about the weather (like most Brits)...I like to moan about the weather (like most Brits), but in fact I don't dislike any weather. However, a year without a pukka Summer would be pretty miserable.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37849252513367233862021-08-11T09:54:12.859+01:002021-08-11T09:54:12.859+01:00To be refreshing they are better with not having t...To be refreshing they are better with not having too much flavour. I find a big slice far more satisfying than a glass of water.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-60192694278044838292021-08-11T09:52:30.817+01:002021-08-11T09:52:30.817+01:00I think it's 'all-change' for most of ...I think it's 'all-change' for most of Europe now. Lady M has even just had an early swim... things are looking up!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69059304909769952732021-08-11T09:36:04.068+01:002021-08-11T09:36:04.068+01:00The forecast of a bad summer in the UK was availa...The forecast of a bad summer in the UK was available for all to see on the long range forecasts several months ago where the jet stream was expected to be weak and further south. That is indeed what has happened. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41111048322969477682021-08-11T09:17:49.178+01:002021-08-11T09:17:49.178+01:00I thought after the head line, At Last our waterme...I thought after the head line, At Last our watermelons have ripened. I can't say the taste of them is strong, but it is not like eating a choko.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78605028477721512672021-08-11T09:11:57.825+01:002021-08-11T09:11:57.825+01:00Your weather forecast is very similar to ours for ...Your weather forecast is very similar to ours for next week. Truly a strange world.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72325416098784252232021-08-11T09:04:28.859+01:002021-08-11T09:04:28.859+01:00It should be on its way!It should be on its way!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36702703468402225762021-08-11T08:28:55.578+01:002021-08-11T08:28:55.578+01:00We had our three week summer last month. Autumn is...We had our three week summer last month. Autumn is creeping in over here now, unless we get a final burst soon.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1346712229274627672021-08-11T08:19:14.174+01:002021-08-11T08:19:14.174+01:00Adrian, "global wetting" - funny (I mean...Adrian, "global wetting" - funny (I mean the wording). Spare a thought for Noah and his ark. Those were the days. <br />Meantime Greece and Italy are on fire.<br /><br />This spring/summer confusing. August appears to think it's April (unpredictable). Still, the odd drizzle is good for one's complexion and occasional downpours during the night keep these isles lush in its greenery. <br /><br />To put it another way: I'd rather drown than burn.<br /><br />UUrsulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722046288685936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36795671019663331132021-08-11T08:04:03.401+01:002021-08-11T08:04:03.401+01:00Exactly.Exactly.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50314698635525351442021-08-11T07:55:31.386+01:002021-08-11T07:55:31.386+01:00Global wetting.Global wetting.Adrian Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061432566298145837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12391417395635240502021-08-11T07:15:01.067+01:002021-08-11T07:15:01.067+01:00It's either rained, or poured, on and off for ...It's either rained, or poured, on and off for weeks here. I've never known a Summer like it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-17823873350434718342021-08-11T06:58:37.235+01:002021-08-11T06:58:37.235+01:00It's been okay here. We must have enjoyed your...It's been okay here. We must have enjoyed your share of global warming. It keeps raining but that is something we are used to in Scotland.Adrian Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061432566298145837noreply@blogger.com