Here we go again, I predict a national hosepipe ban and drastic rise in bills.

[Grumpmeister]

First lot of substantial rain = flooding  as the tough ol ground will not be willing to accept penetration 

We should all live in paddling pools 

Simple solution that may appeal to you Miss D. The next time someone winds you up for whatever reason, if they are smaller then you are then pick them up and use their head to break the ground up to allow the water to penetrate. Environmental action and stress relief in one.