Raining on and off, but there was half an hour when it wasn't too heavy and I could get out to feed the birds.
The trees in next door's garden look rather ugly after my pruning yesterday where they overhang our fence. They were reduced in height last year by about ten or more feet, by a firm brought in by our neighbour, but naturally continued to grow, mostly towards our side as the sun is to the left of our garden for most of the day. I'll have fewer catkins and leaves to collect later this year.
But they're out of sight from the French windows.
Some rain on the camera lens.
The incessant rain doesn't leave puddles on the lawn. Of course, it's not good for any wooden structures.
Fortunately, with the overhanging roof, the teahouse veranda floor doesn't get too wet and dries quickly.
The floor is marine plywood tiles, with no end of coats of Dulux mahogany "Woodsheen," or whatever they call it now. It's increased in price over the years to nearly £60 for 2.5ltrs, but worth it. It had another coat last year.
Given that I built it 36 years ago, it's still in perfect condition.
Each year, I have to check the other trees that could overhang the back right-hand corner, to make sure they can't rub on the roofing felt.
The shed now 49 years old is still water-tight and vermin proof.
This afternoon, I may take my secateurs into the garage and sharpen them. I've four. I tend to lose one over the years, buy more, then find them again. Not always, I like different types for different jobs.
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