Storm? What storm?

We became aware that an orange alert had been issued for the Midi-Pyrenees for a passage of violent electrical storms with heavy rain, strong gusts of wind and hailstones up to an inch in diameter!

After our previous experiences of heavy rain which cascaded down the hill past the house we thought we would try to prepare some defenses. Mel and I deepened the trenches in front of the steps to the front door and the door of the porcherie but our efforts failed to pass an early inspection.

Madam was singularly unimpressed and had to take matters into her own hands.

At the time of writing it is 21.45 cet and we have had a gently breeze and one light shower ... but we can now sleep easy knowing that we won't get wet feet!