Definitely the wrong time for the weather to change

@Asylum (47893)

Manchester, England

December 1, 2016 2:12pm CST

After the glorious sunny start to my holiday, the rains have arrived. I have just spent 30 minutes or so sat on the balcony watching the rain falling. Ordinarily this would not concern me because it is not cold despite the rainfall. However, I am setting out for Gibraltar tomorrow morning, so I do hope that the rain stops before then. Gibraltar is not very well protected from the elements, so it would be very inconvenient to arrive there in the rain. Oh well, there is not really anything that I can do to change the situation, so I shall simply ignore it until the morning and hope that it has improved.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61101)

• United States

1 Dec 16

I hope the weather clears for your visit but as long as it isn't cold it is tolerable.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

This is true, but I would get quite wet on route from the coach station to Main Street.

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@LadyDuck (472182)

• Switzerland

2 Dec 16

I am coming late to this post Barry, I was the weather today? It was cold, but partly sunny here.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

It was cold on Gibraltar, but dry so I was very happy with it.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

@LadyDuck So am I, it is not much fun postcard hunting in the rain because they take all the stands inside.

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@LadyDuck (472182)

• Switzerland

2 Dec 16

@Asylum I am glad that it was a dry day.

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@allknowing (138049)

• India

1 Dec 16

Surely you know the song 'Rain drops keep falling on my head...........' ? Just sing and you will enjoy the rain.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

Butch Cassidy sang that song and look what happened to him.

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@allknowing (138049)

• India

2 Dec 16

@Asylum Not on the same page with you as I have not heard of Butch Cassidy but this other guy who sang it did not complain. "But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red Cryin's not for me 'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin' Because I'm free Nothin's worryin' me"

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

@allknowing You have not heard of the American bandits Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? The song was written especially for the film about them.

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@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

2 Dec 16

I hope that the weather has improved - No Rain

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

It looks quite dry out at the moment, so it may be a decent day after all.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

@Inlemay Oh, so we are in a Latin mood today are we?

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@Inlemay (17713)

• South Africa

2 Dec 16

@Asylum GO HAVE FUN - Carpe diem

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@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

1 Dec 16

Take an umbrella - useful also to deter the wildlife on the rock... :)

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

With an umbrella on the Rock I would risk impersonating Mary Poppins.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

@pgntwo The pigeons are not the danger in Gibraltar, it is the seagulls.

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@pgntwo (22408)

• Derry, Northern Ireland

1 Dec 16

@Asylum Good for scaring pigeons, too...

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@moffittjc (121759)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Dec 16

There have been many times that I have been on vacation to the Caribbean islands where bad weather has forced a change in plans. Instead of getting frustrated or depressed about it, I have always just tried to make the best out of a bad situation...and usually end up having just as much fun in the process!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

4 Dec 16

As far as I am concerned it is better to be in Spain in the rain than Manchester in the rain.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

4 Dec 16

@moffittjc Yes, it is certainly not as cold.

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@moffittjc (121759)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Dec 16

@Asylum So the Spanish rain is much more pleasant than the Manchester rain?

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@celticeagle (168596)

• Boise, Idaho

1 Dec 16

You don't really expect excellent weather all the time do you?

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

Of course not, but the timing could have been a little better.

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@celticeagle (168596)

• Boise, Idaho

1 Dec 16

@Asylum .....I check your luck meter before you leave again. LOL

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

@celticeagle That always shows a very low reading.

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (44998)

• Preston, England

2 Dec 16

hope the weather improves for you

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

It did, so I was unnecessarily concerned.

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (44998)

• Preston, England

4 Dec 16

@Asylum cool, glad things turned out ok

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

2 Dec 16

Holiday weather is always sent to challenge us

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

As it was the day actually turned out fine, but the potential was rather worrying for a while. I can live a few days rain while on holiday, but not while walking around on the Rock.

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@garymarsh6 (23412)

• United Kingdom

12 Dec 16

Thankfully you remained dry!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

12 Dec 16

Yea, which was a great result.

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@JudyEv (342342)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Dec 16

I hope the rain stops before your trip. Did you pack an umbrella?

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

No umbrella, but it is now early morning and the weather seems dry.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

@JudyEv It is nice and dry over here in Gibraltar.

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@JudyEv (342342)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Dec 16

@Asylum Hopefully then you'll have a lovely day.

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@Jeanniemaries (8237)

• United States

7 Dec 16

The rain really loves you and follows you everywhere!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

7 Dec 16

True, but the feeling is certainly not mutual. Luckily it remained dry and I was able to enjoy my trip to Gibraltar.

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@tzwrites (4835)

• Romania

2 Dec 16

I hope the rain stops for the sake of your holiday! It is really annoying, I know.

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

It does not matter most of the time, but I am in Gibraltar for the day so I did not want rain. Luckily the weather is much better today.

Robin Lightell-Pearson

@RonbinRene (66)

• Carriere, Mississippi

2 Dec 16

Am hoping that the reason has stepped for you.its never really any fun getting out in the rain when there are things that need to be done. unless your going out to play in the rain then you can't get enough. Hope your having a bright sunny day!!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

2 Dec 16

It was far from being a sunny day, but I saw no rain so I was completely happy with it.

@LovingMyBabies (85288)

• Valdosta, Georgia

1 Dec 16

I hope the weather does improve for you before morning. =)

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

Just as long as it remains dry most of time I shall be happy.

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@marlina (154130)

• Canada

1 Dec 16

Have you checked the predictions for tomorrow's weather in Gibralta

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

Yes, which shows as dry but cloudy. Of course I cannot take weather forecasts as guarantees.

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

1 Dec 16

You will be fine there.Think positive The sun is always shinning for you there.LOLgood luck

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

I can live without the Sun shining, but do not want rain.

@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

1 Dec 16

You can always count on rain falling every day in the UK!

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

Yes I know and in England it is cold rain.

@AutumnSnow (4583)

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1 Dec 16

Weather is one thing that is so unprictable we can try but in the end mother nature has a mind of her own I guess

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@Asylum (47893)

• Manchester, England

1 Dec 16

This is very true and we have no choice but accept what we get.