crap weather in the Northeast continues

after the cold wet June, we have had the 8th coldest July on record as well, and 50% more rain than usual (officially 180 mm in Central Park; I measured 158 mm; normal 120 mm). Long range forecast is for coldest, snowiest winter in 5 years. so much for climate change! We have now had >750 mm for the year. some pics from our terrace; it was really pissing down. at least the plants like it...