I can understand how you feel!
In N.Ireland, this "summer" has been atrocious Eric. The grass, hedges and shrubs loved it and grow with abandon since I cant get enough dry days to deal with them.
Cutting wet grass is really unpleasant but it was the only way. I cant remember when the grass was nice and dry!
Anyway, it gives you more time to do what you really seem to love - writing!