Damp.

Warm and grey again but the morning's very light drizzle didn't put me off getting on with the cementing. 

I've done nearly all of this section but I ran into a bit of a problem with ground water. There was a permanent puddle in the far corner by the steps that I thought I should deal with. After a messy session with some silicone sealant topped with cement I managed to stop the flow of water through the wall. I wasn't too worried about the water getting through later on, I just wanted to be able to re-point the slabs and give the mortar time to set. All was fine until I turned around and saw a big puddle in the middle of the paving. That was on the first area I had done this morning so I don't know if  the mortar there will set or if I'll have to buy some underwater cement (yes, there is such a thing).

I was just washing off my tools wit the garden hose when rain started to fall. A hint that outdoor work was finished for the day. I retreated indoors and did some ironing instead.