old'un Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 No, I am not about to brake into a song…but. We have been waiting for some rain here in the West Midlands but not seen a drop, according to the weather forecast we should have had some overnight and into today (Friday) but it’s just a mix of cloud and sun and its hot, so who is getting some and who has had some? “I am not about to brake into a song” now that might just bring some rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, old'un said: No, I am not about to brake into a song…but. We have been waiting for some rain here in the West Midlands but not seen a drop, according to the weather forecast we should have had some overnight and into today (Friday) but it’s just a mix of cloud and sun and its hot, so who is getting some and who has had some? “I am not about to brake into a song” now that might just bring some rain I keep getting yellow and amber thunderstorm warnings on the met office app. Nothing yet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Fancy doubting the met office forecast! Oh ye of little faith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, panoma1 said: Fancy doubting the met office forecast! Oh ye of little faith! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Rained here for about 3 hours earlier this morning and it's just started again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Quite a storm about 3 miles east - here about 20 drops and about half a mile down the road just enough to wet the road Farmers with standing ripe crops are happy tho' Edited July 27, 2018 by Yellow Bear missed a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 36 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Farmers with standing ripe crops are happy tho' Well that’s the quote of the century. farms happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, The gouse said: Well that’s the quote of the century. farms happy? It's all comparative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 The knock on affect of this year will put many farmers bankrupt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 We had 12mm early this morning around Newmarket, but we had earned it. Thursday was our 50 something day without rain! Thunderstorms and heavy showers forecast this evening and over night ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Don't worry. I've just ordered an expensive new BBQ - it'll rain forever now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, spandit said: Don't worry. I've just ordered an expensive new BBQ - it'll rain forever now Can you bring it to Cheshire then mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just had a quick downpour in NW1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Penelope said: I keep getting yellow and amber thunderstorm warnings on the met office app. Nothing yet, though. norfick as dry as a bune,boh.................the only thing a round here with a bit of moisture is fat sarah.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, ditchman said: norfick as dry as a bune,boh.................the only thing a round here with a bit of moisture is fat sarah.. Funny, whilst searching for your place I didn’t see anyone matching that description- but guess she was out on Scroby sands with the others Edited July 27, 2018 by Jaymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, The gouse said: The knock on affect of this year will put many farmers bankrupt. As my dear old dad always said "you'll never see a farmer on a bike", bankrupt yea right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just had the mother of all storms here ... patio furniture blown across the garden, couldn't see the back fence for rain, and the thunder still has been constant for 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, The gouse said: Can you bring it to Cheshire then mate. I should do - it worked. Wasn't THAT expensive so it didn't rain for very long but we did have a couple of brief showers. Hot again now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 59 minutes ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: As my dear old dad always said "you'll never see a farmer on a bike", bankrupt yea right. Well your dad did not remember 1976 then? I’m telling you this is not good. can’t sell store cattle as trade down 60% as no one can feed them. beef is down 50p kg store lambs giving them away, dairy farms culling as many as they can for 30p kg was £1.20 April, Farms are on winter feed and have been from June so what are they feeding through winter? potatoes well there ****** you cannot make big chip ? from small potatoe There is only one thing that grows with no rain and that’s weeds. 3 hours ago, ditchman said: norfick as dry as a bune,boh.................the only thing a round here with a bit of moisture is fat sarah.. Well mate you would be the person to know that like you said mate in another post the tackle is still working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, The gouse said: Well your dad did not remember 1976 then? I’m telling you this is not good. can’t sell store cattle as trade down 60% as no one can feed them. beef is down 50p kg store lambs giving them away, dairy farms culling as many as they can for 30p kg was £1.20 April, Farms are on winter feed and have been from June so what are they feeding through winter? potatoes well there ****** you cannot make big chip ? from small potatoe There is only one thing that grows with no rain and that’s weeds. All very true. It’s getting quite desperate in places. People who forward sold their crops are in big trouble as yields are well down. Edited July 27, 2018 by Medic1281 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 35 minutes ago, Medic1281 said: People who forward sold their crops are in big trouble as yields are well done. Whilst I have every sympathy for the farmers (my father was one), people who gamble on the futures market (which is what forward selling is) deserve what they get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 29 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Whilst I have every sympathy for the farmers (my father was one), people who gamble on the futures market (which is what forward selling is) deserve what they get. I don’t disagree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 Last night we had a lightening storm and a quick shower i got soaked 30 minutes later i was dry again it was so humid all night , yet at home 20 miles away the wife says theres no lightening or rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 7 hours ago, spandit said: Don't worry. I've just ordered an expensive new BBQ - it'll rain forever now We looked after the youngest grand-daughters today. Blazing hot weather, but we could not find the paddling pool. "You will have to buy another one", says SWMBO. All sold out locally, but one very ornate one available 5 miles away. I had just got all the different sections inflated, the special water-spray connected and the paddly bit filled with water when the heavens opened, a full pyrotechnic thunderstorm. "This is lovely, Grandpa. How did you arrange the overhead spray?" "I have my contacts" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 I shot a relatively steep stubble field whilst on my way around the farms last night , the car was sliding sideways as if I was on mud , I stepped out of the car to take a look , and the soil ( usually clay) was just sand , it was like driving in sand dunes , I eventually needed 4wd to get out of the field . I haven't spoken to any farmer friends yet , but the dairy guys around here must be really struggling, the grass fields are just straw and weeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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