Rain

Here in Scotland it is forever raining. I really need two good days to get the lawn mowed by my partner of course. It is my belief that he does a secret rain dance but when will he realize that the grass, now up to our knees will only get harder to cut the longer it gets? He thinks the dandelions make lovely flowers and the clover adds contrast.
Wouldn't it be useful if the area above the garden could be control like an invisible umbrella stopping the rain, only whilst the lawn is moved after that it can rain again.
unfortunately it is the rain that makes the landscape of Scotland so beautiful. Have a holiday here and be prepared for the wet.
And not to mention the darn 'Midges'! Nothing can prepare one for these annoying little monsters. Go out in the evening, near water is the worst (stacks of that stuff here) or just walk across the lawn and billions (seems like it) of these tiny tiny flies attack and bite. These things aren't even native to the country. I think they came from Spain?? The first few that arrived loved it so much they called all their relatives over and procreate for all they were worth.
Do not open your mouth 'cos you'll regret it. In your eyes, hair, ears and for such a little thing they have a real nasty bite. Ouch! Then itch! Everybody is sympathic if you're allergic to them.
But all is not quite lost. Burning citronella helps a little but the BIG HELP is a moisturizer by a company that does not sell in shops. No advertising here. Even the manly guys in Braveheart are rumored to have used it. Anyway roll on September and the menace will have gone.

Oh the sun is shining outside perhaps I should get Tom to mow between clouds. TOM!