Two Hundredth

If ever there was proof items manufactured today do not last anywhere near as long as they used to, I have receipts.

I finally said goodbye today to my parents old upright freezer. For the past decade or so it had been running happily in my garage as a backup or additional space. This bad boy had been purchased from a store called Bejam, who were a frozen goods specialist, back in the mid 1980's. The branch in question (Woodley), according to Wikipedia, was the chains' 200th outlet. 

At the end of the 80's Bejam was purchased by rival Iceland and the Woodley branch is still trading from the same location, although now they only sell food.

It's possible the hot (for Britain) weather we've been enjoying all summer finally got to this freezer. However I think it's fair to say the family got its' money's worth from this item, despite quite a bit of food spoiling thanks to its sudden demise. I can confirm however this piece of chilly excellence weighed a ton to shift LOL.

Smug Much?

There must be a name (in unpredictable Britain) for that smug feeling when you wash all your bedding, dry it outside on the line and get it back on your bed in around 6 hours. I can't be the only one who feels a sense of achievement and ever so slightly smug about it LOL?

(Ordinarily my bedding would be completely changed for one of many sets I own but hey why go to that extra effort today?)

Perfect?

The weather in my little part of the UK is just right. Others may disagree but this is just fine in my opinion. Enjoy.

Blame Game

This chart is quite useful, showing which countries actually generate the most (harmful) Carbon emissions. 

It's interesting to see how little the UK contributes.  Particularly when we consider how this country is being punished by its own government via ridiculous and extreme Net Zero policies. If the UK ever reaches its target, does anyone believe it will make any difference to our planet?

Wave

Who says it doesn't get hot in the UK. Although it never really lasts. This morning authorities are warning of a "four day heat wave." Whilst uncomfortable for a country that as a rule doesn't have air-conditioning, I do hope we get more than a week of cracking weather LOL.

Glorious

After an extremely wet Winter and lacklustre Spring, it looks very much like Summer has arrived with a bang. Definitely barbecue weather methinks.

Some interesting things are happening in my garden too.

Seriously?

I'm sure there aren't too many countries where the weather can be predicted to vary so much in under one week LOL.

Just what is going on?!?

It's Coming

After an extremely wet and miserable Winter, it does appear at long last Spring is putting in an appearance. Thank goodness.

Shorts

We had snow on the ground this morning, with temperatures of around -4 degrees Celsius at 8am. Nevertheless, as this image posted to a local social media site proves, our postal workers are a hardy (or foolish) breed LOL.

Baby It's Cold Outside

Not just the title of a song, but this morning a reality. That's around 24 degrees Fahrenheit, just so you know.

Rightside Down

When you find out, after 10 years, something was fitted upside down and is now full of water. Grrr.

First

This morning has seen the first snow of winter, in this corner of the United Kingdom. How exciting! It's not actually cold enough to hang around, but nevertheless...

Bucks Weather

Fortunately the weather's been very kind for us so far. It would have been very inconvenient, in and outdoors all day in the rain, or worse. 

Understated

It's often said the British are the kings and queens of understatement:

It's a bit warm out LOL.

Only In The UK

Other than Britain, where else does the temperature vary by 7 degrees one day to the next LOL?

Beer O'Clock

In this weather it would be rude not to LOL!

Better

Officially it is likely not quite this hot but the weather's definitely improving. Might be a bit warm for badminton though LOL.

Gust

Do you think it's been a bit windy today LOL?

Bring It

This looks more like it, fed up of the rain.

Equal

We've reached in the UK the Spring Equinox, there is equal daylight and darkness, before longer days are with us. The sun is currently shining and the warmest day of the year so far is forecast, at around 21 degrees. Tomorrow- the weather people tell us- will be back to overcast and rainy days LOL.