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Big thunderstorm earlier on with 8.3 mm of rain.   Temperature now, 22.5C with much higher humidity at 50% (obviously).  Sunset 19.53h.  Wind 1.4 m/s from WNW. Looks like we'll get a bit of a boost back to the 30s during the week but it'll be short lived.  Steady pressure.  Plenty of cloud.  Was dog walking and it was pretty warm at 25C.  Some paths were clearly rivers previously in the day due to the thunderstorm. Always tell with the rocks, and junk washed down.

Just glad the heat has subsided.  I was able to do some garden reorganising of my wood pile and a bit of weeding in the semi-darkness.  I had to give up fairly quickly on the weeding as I could feel my back going again.  Tomorrow, I might be crippled for the entire day.  Fingers crossed it's not that bad.

45% chance of rain today and nothing came of it. The next rain forecast is Thursday.

Well, we got back to Yorkshire on Sunday; much cooler here (15C, overcast, and it rained last night) with a high of 18C and the clouds will clear later on.  The garden has been devastated with no rain at all during our absence, so we'll have to sort that out with some new plants once we get some "normal" weather.

Well, we got back to Yorkshire on Sunday; much cooler here (15C, overcast, and it rained last night) with a high of 18C and the clouds will clear later on. The garden has been devastated with no rain at all during our absence, so we'll have to sort that out with some new plants once we get some "normal" weather. - @Cynic

The lack of substantial rain is really problematic.  This seems to be the new normal.  We cannot even pull the weeds up as they break off.   Needs a bit of moisture in the ground to soften it up so they are easier to pull.

At 10.12h, we're at 23C, 1.2 m/s from SSW breeze, 44% humidity, pressure steady at 1024 HPa relative.  Not a cloud in the sky.

HU:

14.15h, very sunny but with scudding clouds,21C, 39% humidity and sunset at 19.42h. 

Rain a possibility at some point.

Very pleasant outside indeed.  Ideal for outside work.   Goldilocks weather even. Not too hot and not too cold. 

We are losing light at 2 minutes per day which is not a great sign. 

But such is life in the Northern Hemisphere.

21C and overcast; had to be as today is Sherburn's Air Display and the ceiling is crap for display flying.

21C and overcast; had to be as today is Sherburn's Air Display and the ceiling is crap for display flying. - @Cynic

No turns  under 500ft.   Don't know if that applies at air shows.

BTW, there's the airshow in Southport next weekend.

Oh and I think next week, Thursday, it'll be 30C (again) here in the land of the Huns aka Goulashland.

21C and overcast; had to be as today is Sherburn's Air Display and the ceiling is crap for display flying. - @Cynic
No turns under 500ft. Don't know if that applies at air shows.
BTW, there's the airshow in Southport next weekend.

Oh and I think next week, Thursday, it'll be 30C (again) here in the land of the Huns aka Goulashland. - @fluffy2560

We’re having Goulash tomorrow .

We’re having Goulash tomorrow . - @Cynic

Ah well, now there's a thing.  What a great idea!  But is it really Goulash or a Beef or Pork stew?

Now I said that, I want some.  I shall see if Mrs F has time to make it.  It could be sacrilege for me to make it. Not that I truly know how.  It's like "the knowledge" all Hungarians seem to have but foreigners do not.  Like innate instinctual knowledge of the Budapest public transport system and how to make Goulash.   They all seem to know the numbers of which tram or bus goes where.  And they know what's in Goulash.

Pretty chilly this morning at 09.15h.  We're into that typical changeable weather before we see proper Autumn (US: Fall) coming around the corner. It's only 14C outside but very sunny and gusty.  Wind 2.8 m/s from WNW and gusts double that.  Barometer shows steady pressure.  No clouds at all.

Goulash - wife makes it; the only real change to her recipe (which she got from her mum etc) is that these days we cook it in a slow cooker.

Bloody cold this morning, 8°C at 6 am. Now the sun has woken up it's getting quite warm and nice.

Weather 19C, broken clouds, forecast high this afternoon 24C; rest of the numbers look good.  Forecast for tomorrow is similar, then the much-needed rain returns, hopefully do something to restore the water levels in the local rivers and reservoirs.

What a nuisance! Woke up this morning and yet another power cut overnight. 

I wonder if this is something to do with the heatwave we'll be having in the next few days.  Everyone puts their airco or fans on.

Meanwhile, it's 09.20h and already 25C.  We're expecting around 30C until Sunday.    We've had lows of 14C during the night these past days.  Big swings in the diurnal range.

Wind is 0.2 m/s from the South. Humidity is 38% and pressure steady.

Not a cloud in the sky.

ok weather

ok weather - @SimCityAT

Good for a bit.   Mrs F and I actually discussed when we'd have to start using the heating.   I cannot see it happening for a good 3-4 weeks, maybe a bit longer.   It's not great to think what we're going into.   All outside work will stop by mid-October and it'll be hibernation until late Feb or early March at the earliest.   And I had so many plans - mainly making my second wood storage cum art.   And just clearing up which is a non-stop job.

Too bad we can not take advantage of this last minute heat wave.

We both have bad colds.

Had thought of going to the spa on Thursday but not a good idea with a headache and fever.

Yes, we are thinking of replacing our gas heater in the flat.

It is working but old.

The way they designed or rather chopped up these old flats make little common sense.

We have no desire to redo anything inside this place.

Plan is to just keep thing from falling apart!

My bedroom has 2 large Fresh Doors so if I want any heat from the only gas heater in the flat, I have to keep the doors open. A space heater is OK for sitting in the winter in my room but never keep it on overnight.

The winters these past years are not too cold; We always shut off the heat at night when going to bed.

Last year I got by with just 3 covers.

10 years ago I slept with 5 covers, full PJs on, socks, a hat , 2 or more jumpers/sweaters and a short fur coat! I was shivering all night long! Having high ceiling is a waste of heat too.

Global warming! Or my blood has thickened!

No idea why the heater was placed at one end of the flat, it barely reaches the far end and forget the kitchen.

If we ever buy another flat here, we defo will look into the small details, not the price so much.

Too bad we can not take advantage of this last minute heat wave.We both have bad colds. Had thought of going to the spa on Thursday but not a good idea with a headache and fever.Yes, we are thinking of replacing our gas heater in the flat.It is working but old.The way they designed or rather chopped up these old flats make little common sense.We have no desire to redo anything inside this place.Plan is to just keep thing from falling apart!My bedroom has 2 large Fresh Doors so if I want any heat from the only gas heater in the flat, I have to keep the doors open. A space heater is OK for sitting in the winter in my room but never keep it on overnight.The winters these past years are not too cold; We always shut off the heat at night when going to bed.Last year I got by with just 3 covers.10 years ago I slept with 5 covers, full PJs on, socks, a hat , 2 or more jumpers/sweaters and a short fur coat! I was shivering all night long! Having high ceiling is a waste of heat too.Global warming! Or my blood has thickened!No idea why the heater was placed at one end of the flat, it barely reaches the far end and forget the kitchen.If we ever buy another flat here, we defo will look into the small details, not the price so much. - @Marilyn Tassy

Deffo don't go to the spa.  Just going to make it worse and you could give it to others.

Those old places are a problem I agree.  Were never built to be efficient.   The heater  was probably at one end just because, when they divided it all up, that's where it was.   A lot of places had these things as add-ons and still had fire places.  The high ceilings could have other advantages.  If it was divided for smaller flats, like for students, then they could have galerias.  My BIL's place could do that. MIL's place is too new.

Why not consider having gas central heating installed?   I am sure they could do it very fast and I doubt it'd be that expensive.  Last thing one wants is to be cold as an older person.   Over here, we're having a heat problem.  I might even have to put the airco on as it's far too warm.   It's all the glass and the insulation - modern building techniques.  Old places too cold, new places too hot.

Mrs F is insistent we don't do any work on our house or any other property until we know the result of the election next year.  She says if we do, we're just improving our house for the Russians when they arrive to support Comrade Orban and we'll be forced out.  I can see the point but I'm frustrated not to get it done..

Mrs.F and my husband have allot in common.

he also refuses to do more then needed to keep this flat going.

Even then, it is sometimes more then he wants to do.

Let things slide and then you have more to do.

Russians, yes, that is one reason back in 1989 we did not listen to a guy who told us to forget opening a business in Hungary and to just buy real estate.

Afraid they would change their minds and return and claim your property;

Could happen again, just not a fast as we thought it would take.

Our old friend who,s dad wad hung over their apt; in 1956 has a super sweet flat. In the 5th, first floor, 2 large balconies, large enough to have a nice table and BBQ on with room to spar. 2 large bedrooms, IDK, it is about 110 sq. meters but then I never saw the extra room they had off of the kitchen. They bought that back when a neighbor died.

I recently found out even though their father was killed for the flat the gov; forced an old man to live with them!

Can you imagine getting up in the morning and seeing some old unrelated man sitting in the kitchen in his robe smoking a cig?

If a flat was too large by gov; standards they would move strangers in to live with you.

IDK, what their limit is, I think we are safe. 2 old people in a 50 sq meter.

It is not so hot today, in fact it feels very mild.

Mrs.F and my husband have allot in common.
he also refuses to do more then needed to keep this flat going.
Even then, it is sometimes more then he wants to do.
Let things slide and then you have more to do.
Russians, yes, that is one reason back in 1989 we did not listen to a guy who told us to forget opening a business in Hungary and to just buy real estate.
Afraid they would change their minds and return and claim your property;
Could happen again, just not a fast as we thought it would take.
Our old friend who,s dad wad hung over their apt; in 1956 has a super sweet flat. In the 5th, first floor, 2 large balconies, large enough to have a nice table and BBQ on with room to spar. 2 large bedrooms, IDK, it is about 110 sq. meters but then I never saw the extra room they had off of the kitchen. They bought that back when a neighbor died.
I recently found out even though their father was killed for the flat the gov; forced an old man to live with them!
Can you imagine getting up in the morning and seeing some old unrelated man sitting in the kitchen in his robe smoking a cig?
If a flat was too large by gov; standards they would move strangers in to live with you.
IDK, what their limit is, I think we are safe. 2 old people in a 50 sq meter.
It is not so hot today, in fact it feels very mild. - @Marilyn Tassy

It's pretty warm here out in the burbs.  It's already 28C outside.  And it's supposed to get up to like, 34 or 35C. There's an occasional breeze but it's not making much difference.  According to the forecast, tomorrow will be heavy thunderstorms and heavy rain almost all day.  That'll bring down temperatures for a bit.   

I've heard about those commie times where people would be dumped into other people's living spaces.   Mrs F and your hubby probably have the same ideas.  Communism was living with uncertainty all the time.  The authorities could keep people just the wrong side of the law so they could always use that as leverage for whatever evil purposes they could dream up.   

And indeed, currently, it looks like the Russians could be coming back with all that baggage.  The Chinese are already here.   At least the Chinese weren't historically here oppressing people.   The Russians we all know about.   BTW, Mrs F told me free language training in schools is now only Chinese and Russian.   Hard to believe how far we're sliding backwards here if that's true.   It used to be German that was free while English was always paid for.  Times are a-changin'.

HU:

Thunderstorms and heavy rain.  Temperatures well down from the 30s we had.  Now it's 18C.  It's a relief to have a change and some freshness.  Since this morning we've had 17mm of rain.  Humidity is up to 83% (obviously, it's been raining).  Sunset 19.29h.  Sunrise was at 06.00h. By tomorrow we should be back to 25C.

The rain stopped me from doing outside work.  Not so bovvered.