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Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Emily Jones, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Emily Jones

    Emily Jones Gardener

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    Just wondering...how many of us are doing the raindance right now...I know I am :hapfeet::yay:
     
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    • john558

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      The Police told me to put some clothes on the last time I did that:biggrin:
       
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      • HarryS

        HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

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        Well we could be finalists in the Strictly come Dancing, raindance section :smile: We have had the wettest July I can remember in the northwest - blooming lawn won't stop growing!
         
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          No significant rain for months and very little all year. i don't understand it as it should run downhill from you. :scratch:
           
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          • ARMANDII

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            Raindances are not needed here as in the last 35 minutes we had 21.5mm of rain bouncing down and that's not counting the 7mm of rain we had around 6 pm.

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              I keep hearing the forcast. So experts. What's happened to the rain for Eltham????????
               
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                I don't understand as well. Our granddaughter and boyfriend live in Huddersfield, about 40 miles due East, and they have had little rain. Is god targeting the Northwest, for some unknown sin we have committed?
                 
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                  At the moment. GOD is not ruling the world. According to scripture. Satan is the ruler of this world.
                   
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                      • NigelJ

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                        This summer is less dry than the previous couple, still plenty of watering to do though. The large rainwater tank I put in last autumn is earning its keep and with regular top up from showers is still over half full. Still use the mains hose for some jobs though.
                        It has been hotter than previous years and the hot dry April-May was a mixed blessing, chillis are well up on previous years, but other shrubs and perennials didn't really get going this year.
                         
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                        • JR

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                          Gods good earth is wonderful and gardeners appreciate it.
                          But our world leaders need to wake up to the general decay of the environment.. Anyway it's raining nicely here so i guess it rains on the righteous (or self righteous)
                           
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                          • pete

                            pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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                            Well looking at the forecast, from this afternoon we have some rain every day for the next week.
                             
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                              We've not had rain for absolutely ages now...can't recall the last lot. We keep getting it predicted in our forecasts but never see it!! Like you @pete we are suppose to be in for a week of rain too...believe it when I see it!!
                              So in answer to your question Emily...I am placing offerings ( bribery!!;)) to this guy!!
                              Tlaloc God of Rain - Bing images :biggrin::dbgrtmb:
                               
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                              • hans

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                                Same as as most of you no rain for weeks..that is until late afternoon yesterday and last night. Thunder storms lightning and constant heavy rain for hours. Dark at 7pm. This morning still cloudy, so different from the last few day being high temperatures and high humidity. Difficult sleeping.
                                Pond full, butts full, garden won't need watering today.

                                john558 I heard the police called you madam.
                                 
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