Have you had much proper rain? We got about 10mm yesterday afternoon which I think is the most in one hit since late July.
Dribs and drabs of a couple of mm every few days, and about 60mm a fortnight ago:). But yes, your spring sounds very very dry. Maybe you'll get to enjoy some rain when you visit!
Be careful what you ask for - you might get it.
Yes, just a matter of when!