Moved to Bristol a month and a half ago. WHEN WILL IT STOP RAINING?

[Elpenor]

My lawn is totally saturated. Looks like the SW will be dry and colder from Friday onwards for a few days

 

[dessiato]

It doesn't. It's one of the few British towns I avoid as much as possible. And Slough, another utterly awful place.

 

[ice-is-forming]

Of course it will, you'll have to go to Australia to pick it up and it's summer there now.

 

[BristolEcho]

It doesn't. It's one of the few British towns I avoid as much as possible. And Slough, another utterly awful place.

Thank the lord.

I've never known it rain this much over winter though Brainaddict. It feels like it is starting off okay and then by the afternoon it's pissing it down. Though today it's done a reverse.

Has made walking my very reluctant dog impossible for the last week.

 

[Dogsauce]

It’s fucking non-stop soggy everywhere again, feels like it will never dry out.

I moved back here five years ago after nearly three decades living on the east side of the country (mostly Leeds and a couple of years in the smoke), and didn’t even consider the weather.

I used to do a lot of cycling on my nice road bike, avoiding rain where possible because it’s an arse to clean and fucks up the components. Back here it seems like the roads never really dry out enough, even in the summer. I bought a mountain bike.

 

[gentlegreen]

It’s fucking non-stop soggy everywhere again, feels like it will never dry out.

I moved back here five years ago after nearly three decades living on the east side of the country (mostly Leeds and a couple of years in the smoke), and didn’t even consider the weather.

I used to do a lot of cycling on my nice road bike, avoiding rain where possible because it’s an arse to clean and fucks up the components. Back here it seems like the roads never really dry out enough, even in the summer. I bought a mountain bike.

Last winter I spent a lot of time walking laps of the local park and noticed just how much water flows around it ...
If there's rain to be had it generally falls in Bristol if it doesn't get diverted by the hilly bits north of the Severn ...

 

[xenon]

went out yesterday, coat still damp from when I last went out Tuesday. Smells like an old sheep dog.. Annoyingly it’s dry clean only.

 

[mango5]

I'll be around midweek this week and will drink with anyone, rain notwithstanding.

 

[Brainaddict]

I will be around, perhaps we can gather a few for drinks on Wed evening?

 

[BristolEcho]

Unfortunately I'm away unless this cold is still bugging me in which case I won't be able to go on Monday and I may be up for it.

 

[xenon]

I’ll come out on Wednesday but don’t let this deter you.

 

[mango5]

Planning to do a stretch of this on Wednesday so if you lot settle on a place I will happily find it and drink with you

Bristol Bridges Walk - Bristol Civic Society

Bristol has 45 bridges that span the main waterways of the city which can be crossed on foot. Is it possible to walk across all of them without crossing the same bridge twice? This is the question posed by the 300-year-old ‘Konigsberg Bridge’ problem in mathematics.

www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk

 

[Brainaddict]

How about 5pm at the Cornubia, which is close to many of the bridges you will pass? The Cornubia · 142 Temple St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6EN

 

[BristolEcho]

I'm feeling much better but definitely up for it at some point I keep missing these things.

 

[xenon]

How about 5pm at the Cornubia, which is close to many of the bridges you will pass? The Cornubia · 142 Temple St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6EN

Is okay with me. But I might be nearer six as working.

 

[xenon]

The banana bridge is definitely shut. Not that you’d probably go there it’s not particularly scenic. Is annoying though.

 

[strung out]

Planning to do a stretch of this on Wednesday so if you lot settle on a place I will happily find it and drink with you

Bristol Bridges Walk - Bristol Civic Society

Bristol has 45 bridges that span the main waterways of the city which can be crossed on foot. Is it possible to walk across all of them without crossing the same bridge twice? This is the question posed by the 300-year-old ‘Konigsberg Bridge’ problem in mathematics.

www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk

Can’t make Wednesday as I’m in Cardiff, but be aware that there are currently four of those bridges which are closed or inaccessible - Langton Street Bridge (aka the banana bridge), Sparke Evans bridge, Brock’s Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. Have fun! I think the most I’ve ever done in one go is about 30.

 

[mango5]

Cheers strung out I was going to do stretches of it, as an interesting way to explore. I'll also be around on Thursday

 

[Riklet]

Any social plans for a Bristol meet the next month or so? Id be keen.

And yeah it's always raining in the West Country. My Dad is from Hull and it's the first thing he noticed when he moved here.

 

[Brainaddict]

Any social plans for a Bristol meet the next month or so? Id be keen.

You mean other than the plan above for this Wed?

 

[Riklet]

You mean other than the plan above for this Wed?

Ooops sorry just seen this properly. I'll see how I'm feeling, could be good to join but still quite fatigued on and off at the moment.

 

[mango5]

All welcome, appreciate the meet up on Wednesday is tucked out of way in this thread but it's impromptu. Folk should feel free to PM me if you want identifying info for sociable purposes

 

[souljacker]

I'm in Bristol today and possibly tomorrow so might be able to come for a couple of beers.

 

[mango5]

Yay!

 

[souljacker]

Bristol tomorrow confirmed. I'm in temple meads so I think that's just round the corner from the pub.

 

[Skinny Ethel]

You think its bad in bristol come to boro and look at the liquid stains around my jeans. Hovering rain.

 

[Brainaddict]

Given work situation tomorrow I will have to make it 5.30pm now. See you all in the Cornubia then.

 

[mango5]

Deal, thanks folks.

 

[xenon]

I should be there though nearer 6 by time I finish work.
mango5
Brainaddict
I've met you both briefly at drinks in London a few years ago. If either of you recognise me, give me a shout. Otherwise I'll be at the bar. Bloke with a white cane, wearing black...

 

[souljacker]

None of you have met me before but I'll be there at 5. mango5 I'll DM you later so we don't need to go up to randoms and ask them if they want a hobnob.