Whats happenin'

[Waspman]

It appears there's more rain in Ag Stef than the UK at the moment, not very usual for September, last year in Ag Stef was great.
I think they should postpone the Arillas Wine Festival until next weekend, much more convenient.

[hippopots]

Yes, afew disappointed people regarding the wine festival....hopefully it will take place tomorrow.

Whoever made the decision to postpone definately got it right, as there was a torrential downpour this evening!
As Waspman says, so very unusual for this time of the year!!

Met Winkie and Mrs Winkie yesterday, which was nice, and I must send apologies to cabmufc, who arrived last night, and has twice been in to say Hi, and both times I've been unavailable....once due to dog walking duties this morning, and then again this evening, when I was talking to my parents on skype!
Hopefully we'll get chance to say Hi properly soon!!

So, fingers crossed for sun tomorrow 

[Andy7]

Rain in Corfu in September is not unusual!

Indeed, more rain falls on Corfu Town in September than Manchester, OK its usually during heavy thunderstorms with many days of dry, hot weather in between but this weather is typical for September.

The total average rainfall for Corfu Airport in September is 72mm for Manchester its 65mm!

http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=14661

I have been to San Steph many times in September and have seen many thunderstorms but I have also known a fortnight of totally dry, sunny, hot weather, its pure luck. This year the high pressure over the UK has brought dry weather here but pushed low pressure systems into the Eastern Med. hence the storms.

Next week these systems move away so the weather will be hot and sunny again for at least 10 days.

Andy

[will7777]

Have bin meny times in late September and yes it is pot luck that time of year .Had à late flight in one year from Gatwick and landed in a big thunderstorm with  my wife and 3 kids .taxi driver said that we were Lucky to land in corfu due to the storm.Got to san stef checked in to appartement got small ones into bed and the power cut all the dark .have one more day of rain in 2 weeks lovely Holiday hot and sunny for the rest of the time had à lovely time despight the star ...

[hippopots]

Good news....not a single drop of rain today, hoorray 

So today was a pool day for many, etting the chance to soak up the sunshine.

And the postponed Arillas wine festival took place tonight, hopefully a good time was had by all who attended.

Finally said  proper hello to cabmufc today, and also Gavlah and family returned today for another week.

This evening sees people in some of the bars watching the football, and quite a lot in Thomas Bay watching tonights entertainment.
The older part of the village was quite quiet tonight, although there were a few in Nafsika and Kamini.

[Gavlah1973]

Good to see you ....... Be in tomorrow to let McKenzie paint something!

[hippopots]

And another day with no more rain....things are definately looking up! 

There were a few white fluffy clouds this morning, and a gentle breeze, so all in all a perfect Sept day.

Said afew farewells today, the people leaving today have not had the best weather, but spirits were still high, and they will still be returning again, which is great to hear....even in the rain San Stef delivers a nice relaxing holiday!

Tonight the football seems to be popular, England playing Switzerland, and plenty of people watching the match in Barras, El Greco, Condor, and 3 w's

[Steve B]

Good to hear Barras is still busy. We had another lovely 2 weeks there.

[hippopots]

Another nice San Stef day again, plenty of sunshine and lovely temperature.

Met BarbaraG today, who popped in to say Hi, after arriving yesterday, and Gavlah and family came by so McKenzie could do some painting....and a good job he did too!!

This evening sees a busy Condor Bar, with a Rod Stewart tribute on, and the tavernas just finishing at just before Midnight.
Doggy had a good run on the beach, then as we wandered back, there were afew having a nightcap with Glenn at Aquarius.

[hippopots]

The weather is making up for being a bit dodgy last week, as we have had yet another lovely day, plenty of sunshine, and nice temperatures.

Plenty of people enjoying the beach, and for anyone who was here last week too, its great to be able to enjoy lazing by the water without watching out for rainclouds!!

This evening saw quite a few busy restaurants, with Mediterranean Village, Zorbas, 2 Stars Little Prince and Olympia all doing a good trade tonight 

[Waspman]

Not so sure the good weather will last that long now Hippopots, hearing lots of thunder over the islands and forecast of thunderstorms for 2 days.

[Woodman]

just seen an update from a Facebook friend there this morning - " storm again :-( " 

Mother in law comes out for a fortnight in Arillas tomorrow - she won't be happy!

[Waspman]

Yes, thunder and lightning from 11am this morning and very heavy rain, forecast to last quite a long time.

[BarbaraG]

Just been to Sidari on the bus. Big mistake, got absolutely soaked to the skin waiting for the bus back! Luckily I'd over-ruled my husband and packed cagoules!

[abbo]

Meteo Europe are actually tweeting about this storm system over Corfu. It's a hefty MCS (mesoscale convective system) apparently