Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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#1
Watching the lightning earlier on then at 02.56, the pitta patta of rain falling on the conservatory roof, and since then, I`ve been out there watching the awsome sight and sound of thunder and lightning. Well I like it anyway, and that distinct smell in the air of rain on dry ground. First proper rain since.........?
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#2
It woke me up too Colin. Quite spectacular. Looks like the hot weather is over...for the moment, but hopefully its not gone completely. Im not really a fan of 30+ degrees as it gets too hot, like it did at that seafront ceremony on saturday, way too hot, but a nice steady 25 does nicely.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#3
We had 5 mins of rain here at 8am, I'm waiting for the rest! I like the heat but hate the humidity.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#4
i slept through it all, woke up surprised to see the garden had been watered thoroughly overnight.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#5
There you are Jeane thats what it was like in Dover last night...you can just make out the castle bracing it all...
HOWEVER the picture shown was NOT taken last night but was sent in many years ago by one of our readers. Im ashamed to say I dont remember who now. So, if you are out there let us know.
Interesting to note on further perusal of pic, the sheer scale of the lightning bolt in relation to the scale of the Castle. You can see how these bolts can do serious damage.
Guest 679- Registered: 7 Sep 2008
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#6
Wow that's excellent! I'm going to nab that as my screensaver!
I know a million ways to always pick the wrong thing to say
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
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#7
It was fab.. but i am not too impressed.. i didnt get all my washing dry yesterday so left it out last night.. thinking it would get dry.... how wrong can a girl be?!!
never mind..
Woke me up and the Labrador just sat next to me and watched it!!
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#8
Oooh lovely. Great photo too. I'm still waiting for the rest of the rain here.
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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#9
I did get all the washing dry yesterday, very hot.
Glad we won't have to water all the veg garden and pots tonight !!
Tubs almost overflowing now, thank goodness.
My 'giant pumpkin' growing fast but I read on a USA website re growing giant pumpkins each one should have 400-sq. ft of ground !!!
And each trailing branch should be allowed to root itself to create a multi-rooted system to feed the giants !!
Little hope of that space for mine!
Kath
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Lincolnshire Born and Bred
Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#10
Hi PaulB.
That lightning photo was taken by Ray Goodfellow from Doverferryphotos. He took it from his house up at Maxton - very good one too. I remember that storm very well - what a night that was!!!
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#11
Oh my gosh Jacqui so it was indeed. Thats a name I recognise alright. Well done with that info and well done to Ray...its a bit of a classic shot that one Ray.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#12
what a memory you have jacqui!!!
i still do not remember the name, but the photo was a cracker.
#13
I missed it all as was away at Camber, we had hot weather a light drizzle of rain followed by more hot weather so plenty time at the beach. Geat phoots tho
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#15
Brian tut tut.
#16
THat'll be a 'No!" then.
#17
Wouldnt wish that on anyone lol
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#19
Your so nice Mr Dixon
#20
I saw 5 funnel clouds last nite during the storm very scary .
