Dry

As the warning came over the radio that water in our area was likely to run out during the next 24 hours, we realised that we no longer have running water.

At least we are dry.

It seems as though they are trying to replenish the reservoir which supplies our village. Fingers crossed.

Home and dry, thank goodness

So many friends from far flung parts are concerned for us, having seen the news reports of Gloucestershire which have been shown around the world. We really appreciate your kind thoughts and thank you for your concern.

The situation in parts of the county is grim, so many of our friends are without power and water and some of their homes are/have been flooded. Some roads are still impassable and many shops/offices are closed as a result of the power/water cuts.

Having said all of that, we are counting our blessings, for the sun is shining this morning and we are fortunate to be in a part of the county unaffected by the flood. We are hoping that the next few hours will see a turn in the tide and the water will begin to recede, for we are very aware how lucky we are.

Sunday afternoon

Around twenty miles from here, there are floods, power cuts and no fresh water. Hard to credit that when the sun is shining and this chap is sunning himself by the edge of our pond. We are ok on the top of our hill, but thinking about all those friends in more challenging circumstances right now dealing with the aftermath of torrential rain last Friday.

We are counting blessings.

On the other hand...

Looking at the weather outside and hearing the forecast of seven or eight hours of heavy rain today, maybe that boat we saw yesterday could be useful!

Thinking of those poor souls at Waterperry today, trying to keep themselves and their art dry.

Out for a walk

This afternoon we went out for a walk down through the village. We'd planned to visit this exhibition and thought it would make a good reason to walk off our lunch. (If you've clicked on the link, you're probably there before us, but bear with me...)

We walked through the allotments where the huge artichokes grow

and of course, the view soon became a little restricted. Summer, eh?

Notice our new tarmac paths and roads? They've even done our little lane! We walked down and down, steep paths and lanes to the old chapel, only to find it closed and no-one home.

No choice but to turn around and walk back up those steep hills towards home.

You spotted it though, didn't you? The exhibition was last month. Duh.