It looks a bit misty today on the webcam. Hope it picks up for all of you going next week!
So do i, anythings got to be better than here though, its piddling down outside!!
Its rained here in Rotherham non stop since first thing Sunday morning.
It was chucking it down first thing but has dryed up now. Its a bit windy and the sky looks the same colour that is on the webcam.
It also rained most of the day yesterday! A typical winters day. Glad i was tucked up indoors all day.
Just noticed I have got a medal!
Rainy and throughly miserable in London :(
Gongrats on your medal Shuey!
raining on and off today,Mike and my son keep coming home in between showers pretty fed up with it. my white towels are still on the line not dry and cant face going out to get them in to put into the drier, they will be as grey as the weather!
Oops! They have just walked in again for the 3rd time today and caught me on this!
Been raining all day here too in Essex, miserable!
Congrats on your bronze medal Shuey!
Thank you - am starting to feel like a proper member now that i have got a medal!!
Been piddling down in Norwich since friday. Supposed to get better for the end of the week.
That's good news, Rugbymad - we could certainly do with better by the end of the week - every time I've gone out since Thursday, it's been raining! Friday night I got drenched and had to change everything!
Lynn
I shouldn't say this, but it looks cloudy out in Arillas, I'm happy 'cause I've been there and I've had my good weather!
No I don't mean that really, Viv is still out there, I hope the weather hasn't changed for the worst.
At least the sun is trying to come out in the UK now!
I hate to say it Smiffy but the weather is looking a bit grim for us next week....
Think positive thoughts - it will be lovely.
That can all change, dont worry it will be fine!!
As we speak now i am doing the (arillas sun dance) for you travellers next week.
It will be gorgeous.
You just have to check a few different weather websites, can always find one forecast that you like.
Haha thanx Rugbymad, im also quite intrigued to know what that dance looks like :-D !
Just looked at the webcam pictures from the last hour, it look like the heavens opened in Arillas not that long ago, you can see the road is dry in one of the pics then it goes darker as its got wet!
Smiffy is going to have a huge shock when she gets back today - the weather here has been horrible at Gatwick - where she lands today... I hope she doesnt get too depressed when she sees it. What on earth is going on with all this rain? Its a typical bank holiday monday. :(
Blondegirl
I think smiffy would get wet in either place judging by the webcam photos in Arillas. Looks very wild and wet today. Just hope it doesn't last too long for those who are already there.
Janina
Here in London it has been raining non stop for the past 24 hours and looks like it will never end :(
And yes, Smiffy will be cold and freezing in Gatwick with this chilly wind from the north.
I landed at Gatwick at 6.30 this evening and it was 7 degrees. It rained most of the morning in Arillas and remained overcast but overall, the weather in the last week has been a lot better than was predicted. There were huge storms in Corfu town last Thursday which Arillas seemed to miss, but other than today and a bit of cloud yesterday afternoon, it has been very pleasanrt. A lot of the flights were delayed today and the poor people going to Glasgow ended up spending the night in hotels iin Corfu Town. Due to weather, one flight was diverted to Athens and another to Brindisi. We were lucky -by the time we went the weather had improved.
Met Smiffy in Brouklis on Wednesday where we both ate spit roasted lamb - I'm sure she'll give a full report and I noticed she was back there last night so did you have the lamb again Smiffy?
Oh yes i did, mmm mmm mmm!!
Just seen the temperature for today.... 87 degrees.... it's a scorcher! I dont know whether I can stand it that hot when we go in 8 days time... I think I can make an exception though, will just have to drink more, swim more, sleep more, drink, swim, sleep - - oh it could get so boring... LOL
It will be hot when you go Sue. If you get too hot just put your head in the shade when sunbathing. I normally have a couple of hours trying to get my face brown then put my head in the shade.
I cannot sunbathe like i used to - it must be an age thing ;).
You forgot to mention food!!
I didnt forget to mention food! I try not to think of it.. LOL .... Its just that I dont feel so hungry when its so hot but then I get a whiff of the food with the herbs and olive oil and I cant wait to try everything!
I think its an age thing (for me too)... I always say I am not going to spend too much time in the sun then you cant get me out of it... but I have put more weight on from last year so will feel the heat more I think this time. Anyway, whatever, it will be loads more better being there than here in Surrey at the moment, its pouring with rain AGAIN!
Our summers seem to be shorter and shorter now, and when they do come they are very intense. Where on earth has the sun got to in the UK, its rained so much lately. I always feel sorry for people who have booked their holidays in the UK and then it rains all the time.. it is so depressing as there are some lovely places to visit in the UK and much of it depends on the weather. And those poor people in the North with all the flooding, it happens every year somewhere that there are flash floods and causes misery its very sad.
I seem to eat more in the summer than I do in the winter and even more on holiday. Luckily i have got a high metabolism.
I know what you mean about the weather it is so depressing and I feel so sorry for people who holiday in the UK, especially as it takes longer to get anywhere driving than just a couple of hours on the plane to sunny Corfu!
I thought we were supposed to have a good summer this year - or was it just April. ;)
'The summer months' dont apply anymore, the weather in June has been terrible, as you said Sarah the weather in April was so hot when we normally get 'April showers' and now June is raining all the time.
But you also have to remember Wimbledon is upon us, and it always rains when Wimbledon is on!
The weather in Arillas looks fab doesnt it, not long now Sue!
The weather looks great - i am so jealous i want to back :'( The more you go the more you want to go! if you know what i mean!
Quote from: Shuey on June 18, 2007, 04:56:52 PM
......The more you go the more you want to go! if you know what i mean!
....know what you mean there Shuey :-) :-) :-)
Eileenxx
Not long now! Lisa and Steve will be enjoying their first meal there now and catching up with their pals at the Bardis!
Cant believe the weather there now, its in the 90's... I think I shall die... but what a place to do that :)
It will be hot by the pool at bardis Sun! ;) i tended to sit quite close to the gate under the palm trees - you do get a bit of a breeze their.
Morning all
I've just checked the weather and it is 95 at the moment.
10 sleeps to go.
Amanda
What you have to remember is, the weather temp given on this site is the temperature at Corfu airport, it is always that bit more hotter in Arillas, when we were there it was raining in Corfu Town and absolutely boiling in Arillas, so add a fair few degrees on top for what it will be like in Arillas.
As Sarah said, if you sit by the palm trees at The Bardis then you do get a slight breeze and also some shade if required. But in that heat if youre down the beach do get an umbrella, dont want anyone getting sunstroke, horrible!
Good advice about the sunstroke, Smiffy. I think I got a touch of that when I was in my teens and didn't know better, and that was on the Isle of Wight! :)
Hi Smiffy, any idea where the brolly is now ;-) peraphs they could use it. Viv
Hi Viv
When we were there the other week I mentioned to Bobby about what it was you were leaving for forum members - he told me what it was (clare said she wouldn't tell and we had to visit) ;) but said he didn't know where it was as the person didn't return it to him.
Shuey
Hopefully there will be no need of it now!!
I gave it to Wendy & Stuart, as they were there for another week, maybe Wendy will see this and shed some light as to its whereabouts?? I gave it to Bobby to give to them, unless hes lost it!!!!
overcast in london all day,expecting heavy showers 2nite.but looking forward to the greek hot weather,in 13days ,as arriving in arillas on 2nd july .yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Guess it dosent really matter, it was only a game, by the way Sandy it was a sun brolly not a rain one. Did you use it at all Smiffy or Wendy. Viv
29.5 on the Balcony today folks. Probably even hotter on the Beach. I bet that Sea looks very tempting.
Negg
You are making me really jealous - i want to come back!! ;)
Really fed up with the weather today. We have friends over tonight, farewell dinner before they leave to emigrate to Brisbane in two weeks, we leave for Arillas Monday.. so this is our last night with them. I thought I would do a Greek meal for them (he is Greek Cypriot and a chef too), sit in the garden, long table with all the family round it, lights etc. etc. wine etc. etc. and its raining!!!! Typical!
Hi Blondegirl
Thats a shame that seems like a really nice farewell party. It was forecast to rain in Norwich today but it hasn't happened yet. The sun keeps popping in and out.
I hope you get something sorted for tonight - im sure you will ;)
Have a great evening and enjoy your holiday.
Shuey
Weather today has been scorching. Too hot to sit in at times. Thank goodness for the air con.
Do you mean to say that Steve isnt standing over you with a big fan feeding you glapes? ;)
Hi Blondegirl,
Have you been on the wine, or did you mean grapes HA HA
Sitting at George's (creperie) yesterday for our last meal, I was reliably informed that it was 39 degrees! Fantastic weather, but certainly needed the aircon while sweeping and mopping the apartment before leaving!!
Wall to wall blue skies in Arillas for the last two weeks and here I am back in the UK looking at wall to wall dreary grey. Hey ho, roll on 2009 for more than two weeks blue skies at a time!
Fiona
Fiona
33.5 deg on the balcony at 7.15 tonight now down to 30.5.
( 27 deg at the desk as I type ) You can get too much of a good thing you know.
Negg
I was just imitating the donut man! LOL
Quarter past five and 35deg outside - 27deg inside.
It's been so hot today I've been taking clean socks out of the drawer and putting them straight in the laundry bin. Might as well cut out the "middle man".!!!
Negg
Hi Eggy
Glad its hot out there. I'm sat here at my office window and I can see snow in with the rain. Roll on Friday!
Amanda
Oh to be in the Arillas sunshine!!
The weather here is soooooo miserable :-( !
Lucky Blondegirl....she should be there by now....
I was just thinking that myself, probably propping up the bar as we speak :-D !
Hi there
the temperature reads 98 on the home page, just warm enough me thinks.LOL
Amanda
Blondegirl would only have landed about 1130 so by my reckoning she may just about have got her luggage and be leaving the airport.....
What a great feeling - leaving the airport, boarding the coach and knowing that you have got two glorious weeks in Arillas not a care in the world apart from where are we going to eat tonight. ;)
I wish it was me :'( with such hard decisions to make lol...
Didn't she say she was eating at Captains' tonight? Aren't we all a sad bunch? Viacariously living someone else's holiday - must be this foul weather.....
I think she's in for a cracker of a time especially weather wise. I was in Corfu Town this morning & around 11:30 it must have been at least 30 deg.
(35.4 outside now as I type) No sign of rain the next few days either.
I never thought I would wish for a bit of rain. Thinking of alternative ways how to water the Tomatoes. ( May have to do it when it's dark though!)
Negg
My sister lives in Australia and they keep a large bucket in the shower (bit of a nuisance but a good way of recycling water) and collect all the drips and use it in the garden. they do tend to have bigger, posher showers out there though.
Good Idea Sandy.
Because the water pressure fluctuates here quite a bit and,so we're told, can be off for up to 3/4 days, we've just had a 2000 litre tank/pump installed.
Also, and I didn't know this at the time, we are on a water meter. So alternative ways to water the garden is a must. We've also invested in a plastic bowl for the kitchen sink and utility room. It's amazing the water wastage you get fom just washing hands or cup etc. Don't take water for granted Folks - Times are changing.
Cheers
Negg
Quote from: Eggy on June 25, 2007, 04:29:37 PM
It's amazing the water wastage you get fom just washing hands or cup etc. Don't take water for granted Folks - Times are changing.
Cheers
Negg
That's very interesting Eggy...now tell me before I kill all my plants off...is it o.k to water them with soapy water?
Eileenx
Yes, I think we should all keep an eye on how much water we use wherever we are. Having said that, if you saw the water swilling around in Sheffield tonight (the roads are still grid-locked as I write at 11pm due to severe flooding all over the city) you would never use the word shortage!!
What a change from our two wonderfully hot and rain free weeks in Arillas and what a shock to the system!!
Fiona
Ive just been looking at the pictures in the paper of the helicopter rescues from roofs of houses in Sheffield and surrounding counties, the flooding is really bad up North, they also said that we can expect another 13 days of rain up until the 8th July and if it continues to mid July then that will mean the whole summer will be a washout, oh joy!!
That is not good news - 13 more days of rain.
It is like winters day in Norwich today. It is really windy but at least it is not raining!!
The BBC monthly outlook is really bad, they have even forecast frosty nights - hope it's wrong! I've been so cold at home have had central heating on and my open fire going. Tiz just pants and all wrong, wish I lived in Arillas!
Hi all
Im here, up in south yorkshire, got caught up in all the floods. Can not get to work today (shame) all the routes, whichever I take, are flooded.
The M1 is closed off at junction 31 to 34. The meadowhall shopping mall is two feet under water. Sheffield is in a real state, unbelievable really.
Roll on Friday for some dry weather.
Amanda
It is unbelieveable isnt it, i shall keep my fingers crossed for you that the roads to get to the airport on Friday are all clear, we dont want any hold ups delaying you from getting to Arillas :-) !
My daughter went to an Aerosmith concert in London at the weekend, left London yesterday around 4pm and didn't get back to her home in Leeds until just after midnight! All due to flooding on the M1....
I'll bet Arillas would be horrific, though, if the weather got so bad there..
Wish I was there, sun or rain!
Oh you lucky people
5 o'clock here in Kavvadades. Current temp is 38.7 on the balcony. There's a slight breeze in Arillas which cools it down a little.
Eileen - I think we can use soapy water for plants. We'll soon find out here.
Neill
Rain and floods here but its hot, hot, hot in Arillas, 38.7 and thats at 5pm, pure bliss!
Smiffy - 5.15 and now 39.7 deg. Pure Bliss is ok in small doses.
Wanna swap for a bit of rain??
Negg
Quote from: Eggy on June 26, 2007, 05:02:21 PM
5 o'clock here in Kavvadades. Current temp is 38.7 on the balcony. There's a slight breeze in Arillas which cools it down a little.
Eileen - I think we can use soapy water for plants. We'll soon find out here.
Neill
Oh how I wished I was there Neill, it's really quite chilly here just now.
Talking about plants, maybe you can keep us updated with your success and failures, even a pic or two to keep us going through the winter?
Eileenx
:(
Germany, Krefeld, 08:50, rain, windy , 12°C.
And if I look outside, I think the weather will be still the same all day!
:'(
Morning all
Just been informed that I CAN get into work today (shucks) and apparently there is a load of work to catch up on and as I am only there today and tomorrow I think I will be leaving a lot of my work behind.
The M1 is still closed because of the rist of Ulley Dam bursting. This is causing absolute chaos on the smaller roads as everyone is being diverted. Sheffield is still in a real state and because they are pumping water out of the Ulley Reservoir, smaller villages in sheffield are going deeper under water, they just can't win.
I have just about packed now, just the last minute bits to put in.
Smiffy, if the roads to the airport are flooded then I will be swimming my way there, nothing is going to stop me now!
Amanda
Haha i thought as much Amanda, if it gets that bad just wrap your case in cling film, sit on it, grab a couple of oars and row yourself there!!
All joking aside, i hope the situation improves up there, its not nice at all.
Eggy - we would gladly swap alot of our rain for just a smidgen of your sun!!
The weather in Arillas is still wonderful. The wind is just getting up but that is a nice relief.
Oh my! Enjoy as I just saw the weather forecast for this coming weekend here in Blighty and it will be the wettest (if possible) weekend of this summer. Total washout to look forward to :(
The Arillas webcam is just the escapism that the doctor ordered :)
Hi Amanda, Im sure you will get to the airport in time, even if you have to leave the day before. We are lucky to be at the top of the hill it has flown straight down but the poor people at the bottem, and all that I have seen on the news, I just cant imagen how they are copeing. Anyway im sure you will enjoy the sun in Arillas. Viv
Hi all
checking the airport this afternoon to make sure there are no delays etc.
weather forecast is bad for weekend, just hope it lets me get out of the country first.
Amanda
I will keep my fingers crossed for you - i am sure it will be ok though.
Have a wonderful time!
HI there
Just checked Doncaster Robin Hood airport, doesn't seem to be any problems.
One more sleep to go. Will report back on my return. Just finishing checking all unread posts!!!!!
Amanda