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[News] Hysteria about hot weather on UK news programmes
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jessiejames
Never late in a V8
Spent 3 nights out tramping this week in the lorry got to admit those were the best nights sleep ive had this week. A/C on through the day, sun roof open through the night with the air cooler pods working through the night. Its been nice not waking up wet through sweating.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Fellow oldies may remember that in the 1976 heatwave things got so extreme that the government appointed Dennis Howell 'Minister For Droughts'. They even ordered him to do a little rain dance. He was so successful that the heavens promptly opened, whereupon he was immediately dubbed 'Minister For Floods'
If we weren’t given all these hysterical warnings and they just gave us the forecast and let us deal with it, the vast majority of people would get up in the morning, remark what a lovely day it is and not think about it again.
Similar to the hysteria regarding the “storms” earlier in the year. We were told to stay indoors, twins were cancelled, people missed work. I walked along the coast path form Lancing to Shoreham, met a mate for a session and walked back the same way. If I hadn’t been warned that the world was ending, I’d have just thought it was a bit annoyingly windy but we live on the coast so it happens.
People are a bunch of quivering Nancy’s these days. I think it’s the Covid effect. People are trained to love a disaster, a drama, a national emergency.
Have a Solero and shut the **** up.
Similar to the hysteria regarding the “storms” earlier in the year. We were told to stay indoors, twins were cancelled, people missed work. I walked along the coast path form Lancing to Shoreham, met a mate for a session and walked back the same way. If I hadn’t been warned that the world was ending, I’d have just thought it was a bit annoyingly windy but we live on the coast so it happens.
People are a bunch of quivering Nancy’s these days. I think it’s the Covid effect. People are trained to love a disaster, a drama, a national emergency.
Have a Solero and shut the **** up.
Neville's Breakfast
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Weird that it’s grey and overcast this morning. The forecast climb in temperatures in a couple of days is probably as remarkable as whatever heights they reach. Had some lovely days out over your way recently but we aren’t going anywhere beyond the garden this weekend.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
A clear case of it didn't affect me, so it didn't happen. I know of several people around the country who did sustain damage from the storms.
There is a red warning for Monday and Tuesday in the centre of England. Obviously, the coast will be cooler.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weathe...dYh_gDPZ9TRsrwHPzEcF2ykDk6vU#?date=2022-07-18
Neville's Breakfast
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Tbf, had I heard about the cancelling of twins I would have been quite perturbed. I hope nobody on here was affected.
First ever Red Warning for heat now issued.
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-...her-and-climate/2022/red-extreme-heat-warning
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-...her-and-climate/2022/red-extreme-heat-warning
Now we have a national emergency declared for it, is it still "hysteria"? Asking for a friend.
- Aug 24, 2020
- 7,095
If that map of max temperatures in post #181 proves correct, then the previous record high of 38.7 degrees C will be smashed by several degrees in numerous places.
There's no need for hysteria, but there is a need to take this seriously.
There's no need for hysteria, but there is a need to take this seriously.
brightn'ove
cringe
somebody was killed by a falling tree round the corner from my house during that storm but carry on
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Hah! Oops. And I am a twin!
No problem
I was actually hungover and hungry. Mea culpa. I apologise to all.
Clothes are drying quickly out on the line though and it’s making my first leave in while rather much better. A visit to Borde Hill Garden tomorrow and a nice big chunk of the South Downs Way next week. Plus copious dips in the sea, tea in the garden and a few mint juleps to see us into the cool of the evening. What’s not to like!
Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is an iconic bourbon cocktail you definitely don't want to miss. Drinks that are this popular can sometimes seem difficult to make, but this recipe is actually incredibly easy and only requires a few ingredients.
The Mint Julep is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, which has helped propel the cocktail's popularity. Tens of thousands of Mint Juleps are served at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and countless more are enjoyed by fans watching the race throughout the country. With a balance of sweet, smoky, and herbal flavors, the Mint Julep is delicious all year long….
4 to 5 mint sprigs, leaves only
2 sugar cubes, or 1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
Mint sprig, for garnish
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Treat yourselves.
Mint Julep
The Mint Julep is an iconic bourbon cocktail you definitely don't want to miss. Drinks that are this popular can sometimes seem difficult to make, but this recipe is actually incredibly easy and only requires a few ingredients.
The Mint Julep is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby, which has helped propel the cocktail's popularity. Tens of thousands of Mint Juleps are served at Churchill Downs in Louisville, and countless more are enjoyed by fans watching the race throughout the country. With a balance of sweet, smoky, and herbal flavors, the Mint Julep is delicious all year long….
4 to 5 mint sprigs, leaves only
2 sugar cubes, or 1/2 ounce simple syrup
2 1/2 ounces bourbon whiskey
Mint sprig, for garnish
https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-mint-julep-recipe-759323
Treat yourselves.
Sorry to hear it. Have you seen my recipe for mint juleps?
Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
- 23,868
Don’t forget the sunscreen on the backs of your hands. The second most ageing thing after a sun-fried boat is sun-damaged backs of hands, just ask Her Madgesty (Madonna)