The Water Level....

Did you hear the item on the Today Program this morning that 9cms of snow equals 1cm of rain? Despite what we might think, December 2010 had half the precipitation of the historical average. It seems that the authorities are much more concerned by dry winters, than they are by dry summers. It might explain why our lake hasn't come up. Thames Water never tell the Club Office anything about the water level, but I find the best thing is to ask the VC. His Executive Offices are right beside the river at Pangbourne and indeed, he tells me that the flow has been very slow for weeks, and it is only now building up. I'm going over there Friday and will take a look for myself. H and I took the Westerly side to the beats quite a few times in yesterday's racing and noticed that there was a lot of turbulence in the water just off the pier. A different water colour too, so I'm hoping that was pumping in and not out! If anyone knows if the pier is where they pump in or out, please can you let me know on the DM email?

The word in the Bar was that the changing room refurbishment is delayed till later in the year. Probably a good thing with the Winter Warm Up starting soon. At least the hand-dryer is working!!....