The weather still continues to be strange with warm sunshine for a few hours then cold and damp.
Our local park is very soggy. A recent pop concert has left a few bare patches in the grass which have filled with water.
River levels around the area remain high which can not be good for the arrival of winter.
The weather got me searching the web to see what was available for us to help keep us dry.
Here are a few of my discoveries.
Dog Coat Pac-A-Mac – Ever been enjoying a beautiful stroll when all of a sudden the skies turn grey and the heaven’s open? Now you can enjoy a lovely stroll without the worries of taking home a soggy dog! The black pac-a-mac folds into it’s own backpocket, then opens out as soon as you need it. It’s a must have for any style-conscious pooch!
The All-in Trouser Suit – A wonderful dog trouser suit availble in showerproof nylon and in two colours. Very practical and ideal for dogs that like getting wet & muddy. It has a full length zip runnung from the head to the tail, elastic cuffs around the legs and is easy to put on your dog.
And the ultimate pet umbrella – Features include a clear oblong arc trimmed with classic plaid waterproof fabric and ergonomic, angled handle with padded comfort grip. An umbrella leash with hook attaches easily and quickly to your pet’s collar or harness. Clear umbrella body allows full view of pet.
Flood defence work
This work is continuing and starting to show shape.
It looks like reinforced concrete walls are being constructed here to contain any flood waters.
The £24m project comprises the construction of reinforced concrete and sheet piled defence walls, as well as new embankments at critical locations along the Caldew and Eden rivers.
Share worries
Listening to the news over the past few weeks you can not fail to notice that billions of pounds are slooshing around the world looking for safe havens and investments.
But did you know that some shares are called dogs. Here is a bit of a techie explanation. Dogs are units with low market share in a mature, slow-growing industry.
They depress a profitable company’s return on assets ratio, used by many investors to judge how well a company is being managed. Dogs, it is thought, should be sold off.
So now you know.
More next time
Charlie and Buster