tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post4408153657050842154..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Malingering – definitely not ... 1962/3 - some more weather information 2012 ... coral as a history book ... earth’s spin .... jet streams ... memories ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85994343066252651132013-01-31T11:03:54.315+00:002013-01-31T11:03:54.315+00:00Hi Sue .. there's a lot of information on our ...Hi Sue .. there's a lot of information on our 1962/3 winter .. but I was glad to leave SA in 1992 as I'd had too much of the hot - now I'd love to be back!!<br /><br />Having not experienced snow before .. I can imagine the students enjoying adding to your views of the snow!!<br /><br />I sincerely hope you'll get over your bug .. it's taken me a month to completely thrown mine off .. <br /><br />Enjoy that safari .. I'd love to be with you!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-22145816772607611552013-01-31T05:34:40.416+00:002013-01-31T05:34:40.416+00:00hello Hilary
I'm just catching up on my blog r...hello Hilary<br />I'm just catching up on my blog reading - I've loved all your posts on European winters - they make me appreciate the sticky heat we are getting here, just that bit more!<br /><br />I well remember my very first winter in Britain - 77/78, where Bristol and the south-west had the heaviest snow falls in 18 years. It was very exciting for a sub-tropical kid like me - I got rolled in the snow a lot by fellow students!<br /><br />I'm also glad to hear that you are/have recovered from your bugs - I can empathise - I've had a nasty gastro bug for the last 5 days - hope to be over it before I start a new safari on Monday....<br /><br />Take care<br />SueCoral Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00263860317454600072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63795224028260148962013-01-30T07:12:06.277+00:002013-01-30T07:12:06.277+00:00Hi Davina .. saw your comment, then forgot to come...Hi Davina .. saw your comment, then forgot to come by and reply: sorry<br /><br />Delighted you enjoyed the various parts of the post - the jet streams, rotation and the coral - well that I found amazing.<br /><br />I don't know much about astronomy .. but I do love the learning aspect .. it'd be good to sit down and have a chat sometime ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9445736079405747132013-01-28T18:32:44.732+00:002013-01-28T18:32:44.732+00:00Hi Hilary.
This was a very informative post. I en...Hi Hilary.<br /><br />This was a very informative post. I enjoy astronomy and reading about the earth, so I found the bits about the jet streams and her rotation, fascinating. <br /><br />But especially, I enjoyed reading about coral as a history book. I was not aware of that. It's interesting to imagine what life was like back then. Thanks for sharing all of this.Davinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415450952654797175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73573574998269023302013-01-25T20:05:05.047+00:002013-01-25T20:05:05.047+00:00@ Laura - we have lemon squash, lime squash .. whi...@ Laura - we have lemon squash, lime squash .. while orange can be a bit 'false' .. that's why I used to love Jaffa Squash ... my grandparents must have had gin and orange - now I think about it!<br /><br />I wish I could stretch my day to 26 hours or even longer! - but the coral information was very interesting to find out about .. <br /><br />I am warm thankfully ..<br /><br />@ Susan - I heard you were having a lot of snow .. and nasty illnesses - yes perhaps that's what I had - gastric virus .. I'm just about of the woods now - 4 weeks later .. the complete recovery has taken two weeks .. so I do hope you recover more quickly - especially your mother .. <br /><br />@ Sherry - the German Sea .. was another interesting fact/find ..<br /><br />@ Clarissa - many thanks .. moving along is me just trying to make the posts interesting for everyone .. and now you've broken it down for me ... made me realise what I'm doing .. weather to coral to orange squash .. <br /><br />Cheers and it's so lovely to see you all commenting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-92206745817369813522013-01-25T18:30:29.099+00:002013-01-25T18:30:29.099+00:00Your posts are always so informative. I love how y...Your posts are always so informative. I love how you go from weather to coral to orange drink.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14634984155504030792013-01-25T17:17:31.389+00:002013-01-25T17:17:31.389+00:00I didn't know the North Sea was once called th...I didn't know the North Sea was once called the German Sea, either. Interesting information!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-78152560644157624522013-01-25T17:00:52.549+00:002013-01-25T17:00:52.549+00:00We're in a deep freeze here as well. The weath...We're in a deep freeze here as well. The weather has come with all sorts of nasty illnesses, including a stomach virus...which Mom and I both contracted. <br /><br />I hope the "Malingering not" means you're on the mend. <br /><br />Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65441616148211596042013-01-25T16:10:58.848+00:002013-01-25T16:10:58.848+00:00I've never had orange squash, despite several ...I've never had orange squash, despite several brief trips into England. I'll have to amend that someday!<br />Coral showing the days were shorter and the earth spun faster...you are a fountain of information, Hilary! Maybe we'll somehow stretch our days to 26 hours. Wouldn't that be nice! :)<br />Please stay warm!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17300267919484756642013-01-25T08:31:13.135+00:002013-01-25T08:31:13.135+00:00@ Lynn - decent squash diluted with water is delic...@ Lynn - decent squash diluted with water is delicious - well I think it is and don't often drink fizzy drinks. It is a good memory to have of one's grandparents when they were well and life was being enjoyed to the full .. the garden, the beach and the house .. <br /><br />@ Tina - my pictures theoretically tie in and represent something I'm talking about - sort of brings it to life a little more .. as you've discovered - thank you!!<br /><br />Weather forecasting .. I think our varies so much and affects so much of our lives on a daily basis - we the Brits are great on the topic of the weather (always!) ....<br /><br />The coral snippet fascinated me .. <br /><br />No worries re visiting - you're always there - and I just wish you stay as well as you are ... and I know you're so busy with the Challenge coming - which I'm looking forward to ... <br /><br />Up to 95% capacity - that's such good news - look after yourself ..<br /><br />@ Ros - the information we get via the tv or radio, and papers isn't easily digestible and always takes different view points ... so I agree weather is not a a precise science ... and after the next dollop of white today/tomorrow - the big thaw sets in ..<br /><br />@ Kittie - I love finding these facts out .. and your hubby going to work on skis - that's interesting ... some intrepid people have done that here on occasions ... the Polar Cap does seem to be melting very fast .. and that will affect our climate a great deal.<br /><br />@ Patricia - I hadn't thought about Vancouver/Seattle area's weather being similar to ours ... I see you have rain though.<br /><br />Interesting that the school children were taught about the tidal reaches ... I wonder if that teaching was like that 50/60/70 years ago ... <br /><br />I realised that North America has been having strange weather ... I'd like a comfortable, warm summer - a typical English summer's day - well a few months of them ... I should be so lucky!!<br /><br />Nope - not going anywhere .. just a last weather post coming up - no chance of me giving up ... <br /><br />@ Ann - there's a lot of information in these posts - but all the bloggers in Britain after the War, who visit here, have brought up many other memories .. <br /><br />It's when the electrics go - that's the worry?! That was one of the obvious things from the New York troubles with Hurricane Sandy ... <br /><br />Do look after yourselves .. 29 F is fairly cold! and that wind chill does not help ... <br /><br />Queensland in north Australia has just had one metre of rain .. but southern Aus is still 'frying' ... <br /><br />Thankfully I'm feeling much better - but it's not pleasant being ill in any way .. so hope you can avoid all flu and colds .. <br /><br />@ Friko - information kept appearing .. while the process of getting the post up doesn't feel like a butterfly lightly getting the words out - I can see that the description is a good one of the way I write.<br /><br />Yes the climate has always changed, and this will be no different .. though how much we've affect it is another matter, and can we do anything about with the largest nations and areas on the planet about to have their own industrial revolution ... I doubt. That's partly why I reminded us that the last ice cap came down as far as London ... it's some years away - but how far is another matter ... the Polar Cap melt is food for thought ... <br /><br />@ Shannon - wildfire must be so frightening - I can understand your worries and I hope that snow comes.<br /><br />The weather is changing .. and like you I hope we all can have a few years with little weather interruption - but sadly I doubt it ..<br /><br />Great thoughts everyone - fascinating to read about weather - wherever - and to read about your thoughts on how we cope and what we're experiencing .. thank you for interacting ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41389087471558846372013-01-25T05:07:35.894+00:002013-01-25T05:07:35.894+00:00As one of the people involved in the massive U.S. ...As one of the people involved in the massive U.S. wildfires, I'm terrified for this summer if we don't get some snow. Unfortunately, it's quite balmy and beautiful right now, but I can hope for some major snow before summer. I hope next year is better for everyone weather-wise. It was rough for a lot of people.<br /><br />Shannon at <a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36298031810125726272013-01-24T23:07:16.852+00:002013-01-24T23:07:16.852+00:00Roaming far afield, from weather to TV programmes....Roaming far afield, from weather to TV programmes. Interesting snippets gleaned here and there and presented in your inimitable way, a butterfly touching down lightly for the delectation of others.<br /><br />Seriously though, I believe in climate change; do you? Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51537260719748713572013-01-24T22:17:58.953+00:002013-01-24T22:17:58.953+00:00Dearest friend, This is indeed q keeper of fascina...Dearest friend, This is indeed q keeper of fascinating information that affects all of us on planet earth in one way or another. Thanks for taking the time to give this to us (that I'm going to print out for my own personal reference). ((( ))) from me and Jen as we huddle in our electrically heated duplex, safe from the 29 F degree weather outside with wind chill. BRR. But how grateful we are for the heat (dont want the Aussie version, thank you!) Hope you're well now. We're trying to stay that way with the awful flu and other viruses floating around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48780470787293238362013-01-24T19:54:41.333+00:002013-01-24T19:54:41.333+00:00What an interesting post and I did learn lots of n...What an interesting post and I did learn lots of new things I was not aware of before. I used to think our weather here was quite similar to UK weather and we are generally very influenced by the Jet Streams.<br /><br />The weather service here just announced that they do not think we will have a big snow this year, though it did snow for about 2 hours on Christmas morning- was gone by noon. We are having tremendous amounts of fog and we sent a record in November and December for rain - even here.<br /><br />Our kids are all required to learn how to swim in school, about trees, and about Puget Sound. We are gearing up for the next big HIGH TIDE...the last nearly flooded our whole downtown area - though I think the dykes are better engineered this year.<br /><br />I understand that the EAST coast is freezing cold and parts of the Midwest right now. We have daffodils coming up and the neighbors early rhodies and Camilla have bloomed already. <br /><br />We talk about the weather a great deal here - folks are hoping for a real summer, and I am hoping we will not have a drought and over 100'F days. 1983 was an incredible summer of heat...<br /><br />Glad you are feeling better and on the mend. <br />I am wondering if you are not going to blog any more in something your said about one last post on the weather? Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649391137077220495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-81643036129925128432013-01-24T18:31:04.763+00:002013-01-24T18:31:04.763+00:00So much interesting information. I also had no ide...So much interesting information. I also had no idea about the German Ocean...and so much more. We had a huge blizzard in 1996 in Northern Virginia. Hub eventually skied to work as there was so much snow but life had to go on. More to today, I'm concerned about that Polar Cap melting.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39976462254709266652013-01-24T14:34:11.916+00:002013-01-24T14:34:11.916+00:00It's confusing the way the scientists blame th...It's confusing the way the scientists blame the Gulf Stream, global warming etc for these temperature extremes and then go on to give examples of extreme weather from history. I suspect that meteorology is not yet a precise science! Besides, they've forecast a thaw for Sunday and a warmer spell. Can't wait!Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50805916399378998122013-01-24T12:54:53.350+00:002013-01-24T12:54:53.350+00:00Wow, a lot of info packed into one delicious packe...Wow, a lot of info packed into one delicious packet! I love how you add your graphics in different positions on the page, really visually pleasing. I'm very interested in history as I've shared before, so getting a glimpse of the 60s through your eyes was a treat.<br /><br />I'm ambivalent about weather forecasting. I know they've gotten better as technology improves, but it's still not an exact science. I guess my attitude can be summed up in: there aren't many jobs where you get to be so wrong so many times and still keep your job.<br /><br />The coral thing is fascinating. I've always wanted to snorkel a coral reef, and I had no idea you could "tell time" from them.<br /><br />I ALWAYS learn something new here, which is why it's one of my top blogs to visit.<br /><br />I do apologize for not coming by more regularly. We are in full swing prepping for the sign ups which begin Wednesday, so I've had very little visiting time. I do SO MUCH appreciate it you always visiting me and leaving such thoughtful and encouraging comments.<br /><br />You're absolutely right that they all managed fine when I was on bed rest. Another reason for my extreme irritation about how the situation has deteriorated. BUT I'M WELL! Of course I still have asthma, but am currently functioning at about 95% my usual capacity. YEAH!<br /><br />Gotta run. Gotta get ready to teach that class...<br />Hugs and gratitude,<br />Tina @ Life is Good<br />http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/<br />Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge<br />@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallengeTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-46954022589804220012013-01-24T11:01:49.002+00:002013-01-24T11:01:49.002+00:00Now I want to try that squash drink! :) I am intr...Now I want to try that squash drink! :) I am intrigued. I love the image of you sitting with your grandparents watching that program. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88353275081960185742013-01-24T08:08:57.407+00:002013-01-24T08:08:57.407+00:00@ Deniz - thankfully it seems like we'll have ...@ Deniz - thankfully it seems like we'll have relief next week - another mix of wet from the Atlantic will hit the cold air from Siberia over the weekend .. and then the thaw should set it. Thanks very much .. I'd rather be here .. - 38C is not in my brain!!!<br /><br />@ Janice - I know your dogs are enjoying it!<br /><br />@ Lee - as you say we don't understand weather .. though at least we do get some warnings - which is a blessing (to a point)<br /><br />@ A Lady's Life - we might get a bit of sunshine today .. the gloom is miserable.<br /><br />@ Alex - yes that German Ocean .. <br /><br />@ Yvonne - I'd forgotten about the heatwave in the 70s .. I just remember it being cold in winter, and usually hot in summer - so different now ..<br /><br />@ Sara - the trivia question had occurred to me too .. yes London has been hit .. that's quite unusual - <br /><br />I was pleased I caught the snippet about the coral and the earth's spin .. and those faster days! I'd quite like the time to slow up a little!!!<br /><br />Thanks - I'm much better now ..<br /><br />@ Jo - I used to enjoy Fife Robertson too ... TWTWTW was excellent wasn't it .. I never got into Magic Roundabout perhaps because we didn't have tv for ages.<br /><br />No idea about the name change for the Germany Ocean .. I'll check one other detail when I see some friends in a fortnight or so .. that Countryside programme too does have interesting info - just not so keen on the presenters!<br /><br />@ Sandie - many thanks .. it seems we're all having different weather conditions .. I'd quite like some normality though!!<br /><br />@ Denise - that's great you got some rain last night - must be a relief all round .. We don't have snow or ice now as I'm on the coast .. and I do my best to look after me!!<br /><br />@ Betsy - an engineer by any chance? - they love measuring and recording things!! It does seem as though the weather is going to surprise us - I saw your snowy picture too .... lovely shot.<br /><br />@ Morgan - I might very well have had that thought in the back of my mind .. though it was men in the job then ... <br /><br />@ Susan - wasn't That Was the Week That Was brilliant and you describe it perfectly .. a clever savvy programme and I so enjoy watching clips from it now - when they get shown.<br /><br />Again - you're probably right - Old Man Winter has the Grumpy Grumbles ... I hope he cheers up soon!!!<br /><br />Thanks everyone ... it's lovely you're still enamoured with these weather posts ... one last one coming up - then that drink!!<br /><br />Cheers and enjoy the weather whatever the weather ... Hilary<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56084868130050833352013-01-24T05:15:26.310+00:002013-01-24T05:15:26.310+00:00I LOVED "That Was the Week That Was" or ...I LOVED "That Was the Week That Was" or "TW3", as reports sometimes called it. It was a clever savvy program, and I hated that it didn't last longer.<br /><br />As for the cold snowy weather you're having, I understand all the reasons you've given for it, but personally, I think somebody ticked off Old Man Winter.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42320720786134080012013-01-24T04:06:52.815+00:002013-01-24T04:06:52.815+00:00I find this fascinating! I do... being a "wea...I find this fascinating! I do... being a "weather girl" was on my list of things to be when I grew up, LOL. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61436341025107672672013-01-24T02:28:30.053+00:002013-01-24T02:28:30.053+00:00Oh, that is so interesting! I'm married to a ...Oh, that is so interesting! I'm married to a man that is fascinated by the weather. You aren't the only one having strange weather, though. We were 65 F last week and -2 F today. haha. Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38149521790512317702013-01-24T02:16:53.675+00:002013-01-24T02:16:53.675+00:00England sounds just the opposite to Australia at t...England sounds just the opposite to Australia at the moment. Although, good news, we got rain last night so cooler weather may be on the way, or maybe not.<br /><br />Thanks Hilary. And do take care over there!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16433112839022086422013-01-24T00:03:00.971+00:002013-01-24T00:03:00.971+00:00This was an interesting post. The weather here is ...This was an interesting post. The weather here is a lot different then over there. It's interestingly different this year. I enjoyed learning. SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55743035760714104782013-01-23T21:57:47.762+00:002013-01-23T21:57:47.762+00:00When I was a youngster I was interviewed by Fife R...When I was a youngster I was interviewed by Fife Robertson for the Tonight show. TWTW remains in my mind as a good comedy show. I also used to love Magic Roundabout. Called one of my Alsatians Zebedee.<br /><br />I had forgotten about the German Ocean, when did it change I wonder. We recently watched The Great British Countryside series. Fascinating information as on your blog Hilary.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.com