Stormy Weather

[Anna]

Looking at the news reports other parts of Scotland had it much worse, and the situation looks grim for the east of England this evening.

Yes, and they are talking about comparisons with a Great Flood in 1953. Surely new flood defences wouldn't permit that? Some quite serious flooding around Rhyl now.
On a lighter note, I had a funny conversation with the telescope owning, star gazing guy who works at Waitrose. We got on to comets (whilst he scanned my shopping) and he said Hale-Bopp had a malign influence on his life, and others lives that he he knew. I thought that was really weird, so I asked him if he believed in the Mercury Retrograde theory, and he looked at me as if I was weird!
Well, it does make shopping more interesting!!

[Serial_Apologist]

the Mercury Retrograde theory

Deducible by nailing one's thermometer the wrong way up?

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Isn't "retrograde" caleed "Relcius" nowadays?

[DracoM]

First hints of snow this p.m. here in Ultima Thule.

[Anna]

Completely the reverse of yesterday, calm, blue skies most of the time, got to 10.3° and increase in temps saw clouds of midges dancing. Here is promised reasonably settled and warmer for next few days. Leaf-clearing awaits at the weekend although still only in the first stages of drop, a beautiful old copper beech is in the process of slowly being dismantled down the road this week, such a shame but it seems disease/old age made in inevitable, it was such a landmark and beautiful when in new leaf when the sun shone through the new leaves.
As I'm now using my new boiler for heating I phoned my supplier - they were so nice and helpful, I was really surprised - and as from 1st December have a nil balance on my gas account by transferring a credit from the electric, I'll read the meter every month now and see if indeed it gives the promised savings and if the direct debit can be lowered. I must say so far I am impressed by the efficiency of the wireless technology as regards temperature control.

[Nick Armstrong]

On a lighter note, I had a funny conversation with the telescope owning, star gazing guy who works at Waitrose. We got on to comets (whilst he scanned my shopping) and he said Hale-Bopp had a malign influence on his life, and others lives that he he knew. I thought that was really weird, so I asked him if he believed in the Mercury Retrograde theory, and he looked at me as if I was weird!
Well, it does make shopping more interesting!!

Especially for those waiting in the queue behind you

I usually get the old lady paying with pennies I've yet to get stuck behind a customer and till-person running rings round Saturn and baying at the Moon... !!

[BBMmk2]

Down these parts, about 20 minutes north of Brighton(drive time), it has been a lovely day, albeit, a cold one. I better not say anymore, not tempting fate!! :(

[eighthobstruction]

I'm all for inverting the BBC Southern Weather Report bias (esp SE bias)....and don't give a tinkers for what happens below Tewkesbury....<winkeye>

[Richard Tarleton]

I'm all for inverting the BBC Southern Weather Report bias (esp SE bias)....and don't give a tinkers for what happens below Tewkesbury....<winkeye>

I've been keeping an eye on Look East (961 on Sky) to see what's been happening in my favourite part of the world.

[eighthobstruction]

I've been keeping an eye on Look East (961 on Sky) to see what's been happening in my favourite part of the world.

Suffolkcoastal has not posted today....

[Richard Tarleton]

Suffolkcoastal has not posted today....

Things look bad in Snape. Crown Inn flooded to 3 ft.

[EdgeleyRob]

Filthy night in North Cheshire,you wouldn't put a dog out in this apparently,well I did.

[mercia]

I feel sorry for the people of Hemsby, but if your home is built on sand and you're only a few feet from the cliff-edge, shouldn't you really expect the inevitable ?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-25254808

[antongould]

You have a fair point mercs

[BBMmk2]

Indeed, in a way, I agree with you. Not a sensible place to live!

Had a really good session jamming yesterday evening!Beer, curry and jamming! My favourite combo!! Spitfire as well Cali!! Such a good quaffing ale that! :)