time 8,413 Posted August 12, 2020 45 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: We have the ceiling fan on and another fan going which is cooling things down a bit. The back doors are open to let in more air but it is also letting in the pungent smell of livestock shit that our local Farmer Giles is spreading on his fields. Quite a nice aroma when you are used to it. Lying half-awake early this morning (just after 7) I became aware of a rather noxious aroma permeating my semi-conciousness. I assume it had drifted in through the window, never did discover its origin, but it reminded me of the smell of ladies' hairdressers from when I was a kid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 15,752 Posted August 12, 2020 51 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: The back doors are open to let in more air but it is also letting in the pungent smell of livestock shit that our local Farmer Giles is spreading on his fields. Quite a nice aroma when you are used to it. I'm not a regular churchgoer, but I do like to go to the traditional seasonal services. A couple of years back we had a visiting vicar for the Harvest Festival service. He'd come from an inner city parish somewhere, and in his sermon he went on for ages about the fresh country air and the lovely aromas of the countryside. Congregation all really struggling to stifle laughter because unbeknown to the visitor, it had been muckspreading week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,438 Posted August 12, 2020 Had about 5 minutes of spitting and a few thunder rumblings, but 10 minutes down the road where Brian May lives (thanks for sharing location based off the fire at the golf course), heavy downpouring of rain. But thankfully the heat went down about 5c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,413 Posted August 13, 2020 17 hours ago, ladyfiona said: Had about 5 minutes of spitting and a few thunder rumblings, but 10 minutes down the road where Brian May lives (thanks for sharing location based off the fire at the golf course), heavy downpouring of rain. But thankfully the heat went down about 5c. It started raining here about 15 minutes ago, stopped about 10 minutes later, and now the pavements are dry again. No discernible change in temperature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,438 Posted August 13, 2020 Now the proper storm has arrived. I can feel the vibrations as I type this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,253 Posted August 13, 2020 A concert of electricity here but no rain. Sitting out in it now, with a large G&T with ice just in case I get fried. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,880 Posted August 13, 2020 It could have been worse, you could had to keep your windows closed yesterday due to a chemical spillage. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-53767862 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted August 14, 2020 7 hours ago, ladyfiona said: Now the proper storm has arrived. I can feel the vibrations as I type this. are you sure they are from the storm? perhaps you just for got to switch something off 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,059 Posted August 23, 2020 https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/23/weather/marco-laura-gulf-coast-weather-forecast-sunday/index.html Oh look I left Louisiana for Michigan for a couple months, and now I’m missing UNPRECEDENTED destruction that sucks! Once in a lifetime chance to see back-to-back hurricanes! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,059 Posted August 26, 2020 https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-laura-updates/h_7429c26be765c9a8534f517a4dfaf13b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,059 Posted August 27, 2020 Hurricane Laura brought down a Confederate monument in southern Louisiana that community members pushed to remove earlier this summer. Despite requests from residents and support from a local mayor, the government in Calcasieu Parish, where the monument is located, voted to keep it in its place during a meeting held two weeks ago. On Thursday morning, photos shared to social media showed the Confederate statue, known as the South's Defenders Monument, incurred significant damages overnight as a result of the hurricane. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,465 Posted November 3, 2020 Here's a picture of Hurricane Eta from the International Space Station: Expected to make landfall in Nicaragua tomorrow morning- possibly as a Category 5. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted December 4, 2020 Snow here in Fife overnight, about 2 inches where I am but now it is raining so everywhere turning to slush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,768 Posted December 4, 2020 Ah, it’s that time of year again where I can make tedious predictable comments about ‘wishing I was waking up with 7 inches’ and ‘being covered in a layer of thick white stuff’. Merry Christmas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted December 23, 2020 The Met Office has warned that persistent showers forecast for 9pm today could lead to snow falling throughout the night in parts of Angus as well as the Highlands, Orkney, Shetland, Western Isles, Moray, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. UK weather warnings - Met Office Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,181 Posted December 24, 2020 NI Met Office issues a warning for Lynx Africa from 7am tomorrow. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathers2.0 6 Posted December 27, 2020 Serious prolonged cold spell throughout most of January now looking highly likely. Order yer snow shovels guys. Oh wait, as if you were going to get out anyway.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,187 Posted December 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Deathers2.0 said: Serious prolonged cold spell throughout most of January now looking highly likely. Order yer snow shovels guys. Oh wait, as if you were going to get out anyway.... January is always shit. Nothing new there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathers2.0 6 Posted December 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: January is always shit. Nothing new there. We're talking 2010 levels of cold and snow here..... Nothing new, but nothing everyday either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,187 Posted December 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Deathers2.0 said: We're talking 2010 levels of cold and snow here..... Nothing new, but nothing everyday either. I'm sure we will survive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathers2.0 6 Posted December 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: I'm sure we will survive. I will. At your age though I wouldn't be so confident of surviving a cold snap. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,187 Posted December 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Deathers2.0 said: I will. At your age though I wouldn't be so confident of surviving a cold snap. I will wear thermals around my bollocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 15,752 Posted December 27, 2020 I recommend hot water bottles. Old-fashioned but cheap to run, and an easy way to warm up your extremities. Also soothe your aches n pains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,187 Posted December 28, 2020 12 hours ago, Toast said: I recommend hot water bottles. Old-fashioned but cheap to run, and an easy way to warm up your extremities. Also soothe your aches n pains. I'm using one on my back. It is as sore as fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted December 28, 2020 I have had the same person in the last 4 days comment to me about the possibility of snow, on Thursday he said, "I do hope it snows for christmas, it would be great to have it", today his comment was "I don't care what the weather does as long as it doesn't snow, I hate that stuff all over the place" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites