Business as usual despite the floods

Although our warehouse was marooned on an island for a few days, business was unaffected. We still managed to get orders out, ferrying goods back to the van in a 4x4 - the offer of a tractor was made if needed.

One enterprising customer attempted a visit, but decided that they would come back when it was a bit drier! Our neighbour, an antique dealer, reported that he had ridden his bicycle under water while coming into work. The water had apparently risen to his handlebars, but he couldn't risk dismounting as he has his wallet and mobile phone in his pocket. The joys of summer....