bakerboy Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Whilst on a recent expedition trekking in the Himalayas, I was lucky enough to be accompanied by a wise and spiritual Tibetan Monk. He was on the return leg of his pilgrimage back to the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest of all Monasteries, shrouded in cloud and millennia of mystery. During our time together, the monk taught me many things - he welcomed me as his apprentice, opened armed and full of enlightenment. Some things I cannot mention through fear of ridicule. Some I simply cannot find the words to repeat. Despite the language barrier, I was imparted with knowledge only dreamed about or found on the pages of fiction novels. We spent days trekking, slogging up the windy mountain passes by foot. Trails and tracks not trodden by a Western foot since the dawn of time - I felt eternally privileged. Battling the extremes of weather conditions, I was burdened with the weight of rucksack, boots, jackets and all the modern, materialistic paraphernalia I was conned into buying before leaving the UK. Yeshi, the monk, garbed only with Kasaya (Comes from the idea of wearing cheap clothes just to protect the body from weather and climate). It was one particularly starry night, he divulged the ancient mysteries of weather and climate. Perched on a rocky outcrop, he empowered me with the knowledge and understanding to understand mother nature and accurately anticipate the conditions she will bring... A simple but effective system, minimal effort and highly accurate. Behold, I now divulge the workings of this ancient and secretive mystery below. No other method as effective, even with all this electrickery the 'Weathermen' use. This is an age old technique, proven to work over a millennia of use. Passed down from generation to generation, never to change for a lifetime. Fellow pigeon-watchers, I empower you and bring enlightenment! If the rock is wet, it's raining. If the rock is swinging, the wind is blowing. If the rock casts a shadow, the sun is shining. If the rock does not cast a shadow and is not wet, the sky is cloudy. If the rock is not visible, it is foggy. If the rock is white, it is snowing. If the rock is coated with ice, there is a frost. If the ice is thick, it's a heavy frost. If the rock is bouncing, there is an earthquake. If the rock is under water, there is a flood. If the rock is warm, it is sunny. If the rock is missing, there was a tornado. Oh he the Preston Herts Mystic of the mountains who must be obeyed, shares his wise powers to us mere mortals, and of that we must for ever be thankful. On a more serious note what size rock should I be using? is it the same size as the rock that I have just thrown at the screen showing billy's butterfly effect clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) So, should I panic buy the bread and milk now or wait until November? I recon I'm fat enough to live for a month without food. As long as I can get to and from the wood shed and keep the fire going to thaw snow to drink, those few tins of high calorie food that always live in the cupboard (because I'm greedy rather than prepared) should see me through. I laughed my tits off at a bloke last year who "filled his freezer up with food just in case". Then the snow put out the power for a day or so and all the food got ruined. In his words "luckily we had the open fire so at least we kept warm"... Yeah, and the food did too - he didn't even think to chuck it all outside in the snow! Edited August 17, 2011 by njc110381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I certainly hope that this winter will be cold with snow. I love the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durham-laddie Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Well Durham Laddie mate as a relatively new member on Pigeonwatch you really know how to cheer people up don't you! If that long range forecast is right you might well loose me from Pigeonwatch this winter - I am going to start stocking up on body fats and then I'm going in to hibernation! Just for you Frenchie http://markvoganweather.blogspot.com/2011/08/preliminary-uk-europe-winter-forecast.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I to am hoping it snows - just got some more wheels with winter tyres on. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hope it dings down! Love deep snow, we had 2ft here at one point, plus got a road legal quad to play on this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) heres a link to a site i use a lot.....as has been mentioned no weather forecast 100% accurate...but this site is pretty spot on....MOST of the time My link long range forecasts too. Edited August 24, 2011 by jimbo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 oohh please no! spare a thought for livestock farmers who dont bring indoors. last few winters have been nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 oohh please no! spare a thought for livestock farmers who dont bring indoors. last few winters have been nightmare. feel much the same.....dont mind a bit of cold weather in the winter....but minus 10-15 for a prolonged period really screws up my fishing excursions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 heres a link to a site i use a lot.....as has been mentioned no weather forecast 100% accurate...but this site is pretty spot on....MOST of the time My link long range forecasts too. Beg to differ.. Metcheck is a crock of ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Beg to differ.. Metcheck is a crock of ****! really...?? they predicted last winters weather 3months in advance !! i was stupid enough not to take any notice...thinking it a "crock of ****" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Metcheck is great. Always accurate, short or long term forecasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Metcheck is great. Always accurate, short or long term forecasts. so we should expect 300mph winds here next week I'd best start roping down the apple trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 lol. Yesterday is said the temperature was -234c I guess occasionally they have some technical glitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 You could always try forecasting it yourself... http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/weather-game/play.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcontroller Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I hope all the forecasting is wrong. Iv'e 20 horses to look after and last winter was hard. I used 1 round bale of hay a day in the worst of the weather last winter. Hay in the South East is now £45 a round......Please don't snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 They havent got a clue...even with satellite imagery 24 Hour predictions is about the norm and 85 % of the time thats wrong as well. Just accept like I do that GB weather will be what it will be ....might be sunny one day colds the next, might have a bit of rain in August might not, sometimes its windy sometimes its calm... If anyone wants consistancy then I suggest you emigrate either to the kalahari or antarctica... Weather forecasters, observers, and meteorologists generally are about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. My uncle has farmed in Wiltshire for over 60 years and hes never ever looked at or listened to a weather forecast. and thats the truth.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 lol. Yesterday is said the temperature was -234c I guess occasionally they have some technical glitches! I give that report a mark of Absolute Zero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 see what comes our way, as they have no i dear what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosshair Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 The forecasts by the Met office this summer have been the worse ever, just got on with work and ignored it in the end. Met office could'nt forecast yesterdays weather correctly. I've noticed that since they have forecast global warming our winters have been the coldest ever. Does anyone believe in global warming ?, I think it's a con, but they wont admit it, they get too much money from it, green taxes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) The forecasts by the Met office this summer have been the worse ever, just got on with work and ignored it in the end. Met office could'nt forecast yesterdays weather correctly. I've noticed that since they have forecast global warming our winters have been the coldest ever. Does anyone believe in global warming ?, I think it's a con, but they wont admit it, they get too much money from it, green taxes etc. i agree....most of what they say is ****....like you said another excuse for stealth taxing us....al gore hyped up the whole global warming scenario with the film an inconvenient truth, telling everyone sea levels were going to rise...more storms/hurricanes etc etc.....as soon as the film started to draw a profit.....he used that very same profit to go and buy loads of beach/water front land and properties(on the cheap i might add..)....dont think he would`ve done that if the threats he talked about were real somehow. Edited August 28, 2011 by jimbo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Does anyone believe in global warming ?, I think it's a con, but they wont admit it, they get too much money from it, green taxes etc. It's a complete scam, the world's temperature has been increasing slowly (0.6 Deg/century) since the little ice age, with a 30 odd year cyle imposed on that. See Bishop Hill, Climate Audit or Watts Up With That for details. There's been recent research which states that solar rays have much more influence in cloud formation and hence temperatures than previously thought meaning the 'models' that climateologists have been using are worthless. (Who'd have guessed) Nial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toka_shigazu Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Been out on one of my permissions today and the trees are heavy with red berries. the same the last 2 years, but i think this is the earliest i have seen them by a few weeks... Got rid of our 4x4 this year so will have to see about sledging and being out and about. Will wait and see... atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Trees heavy with berry here too so my money is on cold. Just had wood and coal delivered and all is looking good. Only issues is bird food prices are daft and my lot fo through stupid amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 I give that report a mark of Absolute Zero! Almost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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