Stormy Weather

[Petrushka]

A very dreary day. What my father used to call: 'One of the dark days before Christmas'.

[Anna]

6.5 C and very drear for french frank's visit here today.

Frenchie came to visit you!? It was warmer here, 8.5° and very dull and gloomy. Today is colder as there's a strong Northerly wind but it's a beautiful sunny day which makes everyone more cheerful. Frost tonight I should think.

I just bury myself in music and old films and put on weight for a few months.

Cold weather doesn't stop you from having a quick whizz on your bike though does it? I agree that comfort eating is the curse of Winter months but we need more calories to stay warm ..... cauliflower cheese is my go-to warmth provider!

[Serial_Apologist]

Frenchie came to visit you!? It was warmer here, 8.5° and very dull and gloomy. Today is colder as there's a strong Northerly wind but it's a beautiful sunny day which makes everyone more cheerful. Frost tonight I should think.

Cold weather doesn't stop you from having a quick whizz on your bike though does it? I agree that comfort eating is the curse of Winter months but we need more calories to stay warm ..... cauliflower cheese is my go-to warmth provider!

Cycling's ok in the cold so long as it's not damp, frosty, snowy, foggy, or blowing hard. Which doesn't leave many options, . Today might have been one, but leaves on wet surfaces are a bit too risky, fom my pov at any rate.

Oh, and french frank said on another thread yesterday that she was coming up to London for a "jolly". There won't be much encouragement from the weather!

[Nick Armstrong]

cauliflower cheese is my go-to warmth provider!

And the new duvet !!

I had a quick whizz on the bike this morning. Didn't half make my eyes water. It's a north wind, you see...

[teamsaint]

Ah, my favourite station...Innuendo Central.

Cool but dry and breezy here today.

Gritters were out between Salisbury and Bath tonight.

[Pabmusic]

Here we go agin! This is what's exercising our minds at the moment, tropical storm Hagupit that is approaching, gaining momentum as it does so (it may be a typhoon by now). The two predicted scenarios are represented by the two arrows. (We live in the central band of the Philippines, but on the western side. Current models suggest the path may be north of us.) I'll keep you updated.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Good luck and best wishes, Pabs.


On a more mundane level - the first frost of the winter this morning in the Pennines.

[Anna]

Good luck and best wishes, Pabs.

On a more mundane level - the first frost of the winter this morning in the Pennines.

Second frost of the winter here - but not as thick as the first we had! It's 1.4 at the moment and an absolutely clear sky so beautiful sunshine will follow. The best of Winter days, cold, clear, and crisp. Wonderful stargazing in the early hours as well.
Pabs, I'm sure the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of being where you are?

[Pabmusic]

...Pabs, I'm sure the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of being where you are?

Quite right. But sometimes the disadvantages can be intense.

[BBMmk2]

Best of luck Pabs!

We moan about our weather!! Like yesterday, the horrid fine drizzle and your driving in urban areas! :(

[amateur51]

Best of luck Pabs!

Is "Only Rough Surf For Philippines" some sort of campaign slogan?

[Pabmusic]

Best of luck Pabs!

Is "Only Rough Surf For Philippines" some sort of campaign slogan? :yikes;

It sounds slightly risqué, doesn't it, Ams? (This is a South-East Asian country, so that 'gay' - bacla - is an acceptable lifestyle. They often become hairdressers, wedding photographers or caterers... ) There are plenty worse...

[amateur51]

It sounds slightly risqué, doesn't it, Ams?

I'd say we're almost into louche territory here, Pabs

[Pabmusic]

I'd say we're almost into louche territory here, Pabs

(Dear boy...pace A. E. Housman)

[Flay]

My son was delayed by 3 days last week in getting from Tacloban in Leyte (where he has been doing voluntary rebuilding work) to Tagbilaran in Bohol, by tropical storm Queenie (topically named for the current conversation!)

A lot of property was damaged on Bohol, but also many livelihoods would have been badly affected. For example 142 motorized bancas were destroyed while 49 fishing boats were partially damaged. And that was only a "storm"