the continued fall of the river

'the continued fall of the river, sustained through the spring and summer...' - j.g. ballard, the drought. 

'the long dry spring which has resulted in the closure of some inland waterways, such as the rochdale canal, the leeds and liverpool canal and the pocklington canal... lack of rain and new legislation designed to protect the ecology of the river usk that feeds the canal, meant the “mon & brec”... faced the prospect of closing to navigation.

an emergency stop-gap solution has now been agreed, with the canal & river trust (CRT) paying welsh water for supplies.... this could cost as much as £100,000 a week if the dry spell continues...'

horsemouth's parents would often go for their christmas day wander along the banks of the monmouth and brecon. there were walkers, canal boats, marinas and marina side cafes. 

the recent rain has been helpful for horsemouth in the garden but he doubts that it is enough to make any real difference to things.  

he should probably break out his copy of j.g. ballard's the drought. here we take m. john harrison's guideto it. 

today a quiet day historically. horsemouth's mum is off into town. weatherwise today and tomorrow looking decent. (horsemouth will probably have to resume watering).