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Title: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Nickbat on 29 December 2008, 00:33:01

It seems like we are in for a prolonged spell of very cold weather. Here's a quote from the linked article:

"How bad could this winter sink? The weather maps are a chilling reminder of some our most savage winters, such as the notorious 1962-63 winter, the coldest for 180 years. This was when the sea froze around the coast of southeast England and crops were dug out of frozen ground with pneumatic drills and blizzards paralysed the nation."

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/weather/article5409222.ece  

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Ken T on 29 December 2008, 00:54:26

Oh Dear, watch the film "The Day after Tomorrow".  Stuff that, if my plane doesn't take off tomorrow, I don't get paid.  :'( Hope the pilot has ski's handy.

Ken

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Vamps on 29 December 2008, 01:16:24

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It seems like we are in for a prolonged spell of very cold weather. Here's a quote from the linked article:

"How bad could this winter sink? The weather maps are a chilling reminder of some our most savage winters, such as the notorious 1962-63 winter, the coldest for 180 years. This was when the sea froze around the coast of southeast England and crops were dug out of frozen ground with pneumatic drills and blizzards paralysed the nation."

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/weather/article5409222.ece  

I remember that winter, going to primary school in my wellies and shorts.......... the good old days............ ;D ;D ;D

What happened to all this global warming cr@p... ::) ::) ::)

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 29 December 2008, 02:00:25

Its warm here at work......But thats only cause i`ve set fire to the portacabin to keep warm!!!! :o ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Ian_D on 29 December 2008, 02:11:47

Hmm... I will close my bedroom window vents then, but leave the turned radiator off!

All the electrical gadgets keep my room quite warm! :y

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Plomien on 29 December 2008, 07:30:04

thick woolly socks at the ready :D
I have been out in colder when out in Poland and it was down to -20 and the main river froze over. I have a video somewhere but can't find it for now.

edit: found it
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iUDW3N-ntUs

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Elite Pete on 29 December 2008, 09:10:57

At least it might kill off all the cold and flu bugs :)

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: STMO123 on 29 December 2008, 09:16:35

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It seems like we are in for a prolonged spell of very cold weather. Here's a quote from the linked article:

"How bad could this winter sink? The weather maps are a chilling reminder of some our most savage winters, such as the notorious 1962-63 winter, the coldest for 180 years. This was when the sea froze around the coast of southeast England and crops were dug out of frozen ground with pneumatic drills and blizzards paralysed the nation."

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/weather/article5409222.ece  

Same article, next paragraph:

Even if next month is freezing, the Met’s long-range forecast predicts that the winter will melt away into warmer conditions in February.

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: kris9128 on 29 December 2008, 09:30:54

currently -3 outside  ::) ::) car warming up as we speak  :y

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: v6venom on 29 December 2008, 09:39:21

crikey i best stock up on fuel for the space heater in the unit then ... :o

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Richie London on 29 December 2008, 11:56:13

nice  :)

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Elite Pete on 29 December 2008, 12:10:29

The heater in the unit I use burns old engine oil ::)

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: stuart30 on 29 December 2008, 13:03:33

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The heater in the unit I use burns old engine oil ::)

I"ll have too burn the kids toys...least it would keep the little buggers quiet for a bit. ;D

Title: Re: Heads-up: big freeze on the way
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 December 2008, 14:25:02

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At least it might kill off all the cold and flu bugs :)

Sadly a few folk with it. :(