Let it rain

Given the weather lately a theatre date with 'Singing in the Rain' this evening was just perfect. The lead number was absolutely thrilling with wonderful, watery splashes that soaked the front row. And yes, it was raining again when we came out !

Since mid March, eighteen more drought zones have been declared, over and above London, South East and East Anglia, and it hasn't stopped raining since. My lovely organic fruit and veg supplier, Abel & Cole, have been complaining about the impact on crops - though the downpour is very good for shard and lettuce apparently.

And now the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is reporting more washout disasters as many garden plans are having to be changed at short notice as the rain, lack of sunlight and frost of recent weeks are all impacting on early flowers, blossoms and shrubs.

And I had to laugh, though I know it is a serious matter, but the British Association of Dermatologists has announced the start of Sun Awareness Week today. I think I'll just keep my umbrella up for the rest of the year - it will shelter me from all weathers......