Barbecue anyone

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The weathermen predicted that this year we would have a barbecue summer! I think it must be a ploy to get our hopes up as each summer there's a promise of great weather that doesn't really materialise.

Last night we went to a friend's barbecue. Whilst we had a great time, we all had to dress for winter, not summer. The chiminea was aglow, and there was positioning to get the greatest warmth without being overwhelmed by the smoke! You got up to refil your drink at your own peril!!

At the end of a very good night, it rained and we all had to be thankful to have had a dry evening. So what has happened to our summer weather and is this the experience of many a British barbecue??