Yup - that's it. British summer time is pretty much over. Wasn't it fun while it lasted? We hope you made the most of the sunshine while you could, because if you're off to Reading and Leeds festival this weekend you are going to get WET.
All initial hopes for a little but of sun turned out too good to be true, as the Met Office literally rain all over our parade with the promise of heavy showers at both sites. Even when the black clouds do clear, the festival veterans among you will only be too aware that there will be a helluva lot of mud.
So if you were hoping for flip-flops and tanlines but have ended up with wellies and trench-foot, here is our guide to surviving the rain at Reading and Leeds festival this weekend.
Get so drunk you can't tell
Ignorance is bliss, and alcohol is awesome. You're at a festival, and you know what they say: "When in Rome..."
Designate a 'wet tent'
A serious point now - be responsible, kids. If you're camping in a group then make one of your tents a 'wet tent' (or a 'went') to store all of your soaked and muddy gear separately. You don't want to wake up looking like this...
Don't be vain - wear a poncho
No one looks cool in a poncho. Just bite the bullet, buy a disposableone, look ridiculous and maybe pretend that you're Clint Eastwood if the sun comes out.
Spend more time at the other stages
It's not all about the Main Stage. Far too many festival-goers flock to these kinds of things for the big names, but if you spend all your time waiting for the likes of Green Day outside then you're gunna get wet. Why not discover some new talent and stay dry as well? Win win. We recommend Chvrches, because they're ace.
Dance yourself dry
With a dance stage, the Radio One Extra Stage and countless tents playing the tunes to get you moving, it's never been easier to rave away the rain.
Have some 'quiet time'
Use the opportunity to catch up some time in your tent. You'll be wasted and dancing to Skrillex in a few hours, so make the most of the quiet in the campsite. Looks enticing, right?
Be careful with that brolly
If you're at the Main Stage, make sure that your umbrella isn't blocking the view of anyone around you - or at least be aware that everyone hates you and is likely to pelt you with all manner of unsavoury things.
...or just be 'that guy'
You know - that mental one who thinks it's hilarious to do 'the mud slide? There's always one.
