Much of the British Isles has been covered in snow and ice for the best part of a month. It's brought roads and railways to a standstill, while Heathrow Airport has been described as "a war zone." We've seen nothing like it in living memory, and each day seems to see the sub-zero temperatures reaching record lows.

So it's startling to see this ( Read more... )

The Met Office promised us a barbecue summer. But the only thing sizzling were people's tempers as the rain kept battering down on our heads.

And now we're into the autumn, and the rain is still battering down on our heads.

Still, we had a few nice days, and at least the flowers appreciated the rain falling on their heads.


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To: The Meteorological Office,
London

Sir,

I am, on most occasions, the most equable of men. Stand on my foot and I will smile lamely and apologise. Kill my gerbil and I will explain that he had been feeling unwell, and therefore gerbicide was the kindest thing.

But this morning, I am not equable. I am very unequable. In fact, I’d go so far as to say I ( Read more... )