Will it ever stop raining?

It's been an eventful few days as usual. The roofer came round to fix the leak, in common with most of the workmen that come round here,he seemed to make everything worse, even left a large lump of concrete in the gutter, which yours truly had to remove first thing yesterday morning, before it rained again and the gutter snapped. What is it with people that they give such a shoddy service? I'm still trying to get used to all these maintenance issues with big houses. I can understand why people buy newly built properties, but then you have to compromise on character. I just find it a bit overwhelming at times. In fact it's one of those afternoons where it is quite dark because of the rain and I just feel like cosying up in bed, having a lovely siesta. I'm yawning already!
Thanks to all of you who have sent in your entries for the competition, we even have a prospective entry from a four-year old! Still a few more days left before we announce the winner.
Trying to think of somewhere inspiring to go on our summer hols! As long as it is hot there and the beaches are nice, we are open to suggestions and if anyone has an island they would let us have the use of, it would be much appreciated.