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August 22, 2007
Brighter outlook?
Shock, horror, probe I thought I saw the sun this morning - well at least for a few seconds before it disappeared behind the grey clouds again.
This is the most miserable summer I can remember. I am driving home from work with my car headlights on, people are walking down Uxbridge High Street with their winter coats on and the other night I shivered outside a pub by the River Thames with my drink for a few minutes before retreating inside to the warmth of the restaurant.
Infact, so cold was it that my friend ordered a cup of tea to warm herself up - and it's meant to be the middle of August.
Yes, I have become obsessed by the weather this summer and I am not the only one.
It's the daily talk at Gazette House and I can't remember so many column inches being devoted to it in the national newspapers over the past few months.
I am told their is a brighter outlook on the horizon for the bank holiday weekend and the promise that the sun might make an appearance - I am not sure that my shorts and flip flops will be able to cope!.
Back to this week's Gazette which has now hit the streets and the main Uxbridge edition has a strong splash which I am sure is going to catch readers' attention on the news stands.
It's one of those emotive human interest stories that I genuinely believe people can often relate to and will also talk about.
We also have a fascinating story on page three about an old Second World War bomb being discovered in woods by a couple of treasure seekers who, quite literally almost got the shock of their lives.
Chief reporter Chris Longhurst has also done an excellent job with his first hand account of the Climate Camp Day of Action last Sunday, backed up by some superb pictures.
However, there is not too much time to reflect on this week's issue as it's full steam ahead for the next issue of the Gazette due to the bank holiday weekend and much tighter deadlines than usual.
Posted by aseal at August 22, 2007 9:53 AM