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Title: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Clive on December 04, 2011, 19:21

As autumn 2011 draws to a close, the record books are set to show that it was much drier and milder than normal. BBC Weather's John Hammond takes an in-depth look at the meteorology behind this unusual season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/feeds/15865908

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 04, 2011, 22:23

We've had drought warnings around here!  Wait till we're under 8 inches of snow!   ::)

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 05, 2011, 08:38

That doesn't count, it's only .8" of rain. :)

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 05, 2011, 11:43

:bawl:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 05, 2011, 11:52

 ;D

:music: Things can only get wetter :music:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rodders on December 05, 2011, 12:19

Last night I had a ‘phone call from Nita, who’s been floating around the Caribbean with her sister for a couple of weeks.  Apparently the weather is better there.  It will be interesting to see how smug she is once she lands back in the UK at a ridiculously early hour on Friday morning wearing a cotton frock.   :snow:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 05, 2011, 12:30

Are you going to meet her, Rod? If so, you could be conveniently delayed and let the cold bite a bit.  :devil:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 05, 2011, 12:43

;D

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rodders on December 05, 2011, 13:13

At that time of day?  In Cardiff?  Are you insane?  No, I'm afraid I shall be trapped between an electric blanket and heavy duvet and quite unable to open my eyes for several hours.  Shame, really.  (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv300%2FMothballs%2FSmileys%2Fsnooze-1.gif&hash=a32db2160f0f4e2cb6eb95c94050408660bce9be)

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 05, 2011, 15:44

 :laugh:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Clive on December 05, 2011, 18:45

I hope she's bringing back plenty of Caribbean rum to keep her warm.  I rather stupidly bought a bottle of strawberry liqueur which tasted lovely in the shop but had to be poured down the sink when I returned home.   :laugh:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 05, 2011, 18:57

I'm not surprised!  :ack:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rodders on December 05, 2011, 19:40

I've asked her to bring me back a case of this stuff (http://www.ministryofrum.com/rumdetails.php?r=52).  However, she's got the memory of a Goldfish so I'll probably just get an annoying shirt instead.

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Clive on December 05, 2011, 20:09

Gosh that's strong stuff Rod!  I used to be quite partial to a bottle of Rhum Negrita which was particularly smooth compared to the more popular Captain Morgan. 

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 05, 2011, 21:56

I've only ever had Rum once, and it made me violently ill.  Mind you, it took a lot of it to do so...   :o:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 06, 2011, 08:33

I know just what you mean.  ;D

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Clive on December 06, 2011, 10:01

It's not my favourite tipple.   :laugh:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 06, 2011, 10:17

It used to be mine, until my 21st...  :cry:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Clive on December 06, 2011, 10:18

Brandy had that affect on me at the age of 30. 

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 06, 2011, 10:19

Never really got into brandy, Clive, headed for port instead. Cue song. ;)

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rodders on December 06, 2011, 10:22

 :music:   Instead, instead, instead, instead...   :music:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 06, 2011, 10:27

:lol:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 06, 2011, 10:39

Scotch, Jack Daniels to be precise, had that effect on me too, in about 1986, and I didn't touch it again until very recently, but I have now acquired a taste for single malts.  :)

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 06, 2011, 10:42

Do you favour peaty malts?

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 06, 2011, 10:46

No, the ones in a bottle.  :)x

Actually, I haven't exactly tried loads, only Isle of Jura, and I've bought myself a bottle of Old Poultney for Christmas.  I do tend to save it for special occasions.  Too bloody expensive to have all the time!

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rik on December 06, 2011, 10:56

You should try some of the Speyside malts, eg Tamdhu, Knockando, Glenlivet, The MacAllan etc.

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Rodders on December 06, 2011, 11:13

I'd treat myself to a couple of these (http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_22253.htm) if I was flush.   (https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv300%2FMothballs%2FSmileys%2Fsantacool.gif&hash=b1ba40b4833f937467e214c1f95024785551da4b)

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 06, 2011, 11:16

Oh, I aim to try them ALL!   Might take me 30 years, though.  :laugh:

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Clive on December 06, 2011, 15:13

The most I have ever spent on a bottle is £35 but the single malt to which Rod refers is very tempting.  We buy an incredibly palatable Italian red for around £2.99 a bottle at Aldi's. I never thought I would confess to that!   ;D

Title: Re: The meteorology behind an unusual autumn
Post by: Simon on December 06, 2011, 22:04

Nice wine doesn't have to cost the earth.  In fact, on balance, I think I've had more grotty expensive bottles than grotty cheap ones.