Flash Storm

[Cherie]

A few days ago we had an all too brief downpour that was so heavy you could hardly see when driving even with fast wipers.

I was suitably attired in my Peter Storm cagoule. Upon arriving at the supermarket with it still raining hard I noticed not a single person had bothered to take any precautions against the weather. Not even an umbrella. Everyone but me was looking decidedly wet and uncomfortable, especially as the store was really cold due to the air con. By the time I exited it was bright sunshine and quite a lot of evidence that there had ever been any rain was already evaporating.

I presume people don’t carry an emergency raincoat in the car anymore?

The storm made no dent in my parched garden’s thirst, despite the water running in mini rivers for a few minutes. It was as if the whole thing never happened, and the sun that followed seemed intent on eradicating all evidence as quickly as it could.

Cherie x

[maidjenny]

I always keep some pac a macs in my car.