DieselDaisy Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Good news. Local cricket tomorrow for me then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Someone threw a rainbow pompom in my face. And alls I did was give a pride parade float that my friend was on a raised fist salute... but with a bent wrist to celebrate pride. Edited August 25, 2019 by soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john lennon Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 On 2019-06-26 at 6:53 AM, AslatIE said: @john lennon you still around? sometimes, not often tho sorta forgot about this site's existence for a while 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 You know what really grinds my gears, I remember when I was a kid we sometimes went years without a heatwave, now it's almost normal to have three in one year. I can't even remember the last summer without one. Those idiots in Biarritz better have climate change as a priority. The summer of 2019 is turning out to be one of the warmest summers ever. Just like the summer of 2018... and 2017... and 2016... and 2015... and 2014... etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, EvanG said: You know what really grinds my gears, I remember when I was a kid we sometimes went years without a heatwave, now it's almost normal to have three in one year. I can't even remember the last summer without one. Those idiots in Biarritz better have climate change as a priority. The summer of 2019 is turning out to be one of the warmest summers ever. Just like the summer of 2018... and 2017... and 2016... and 2015... and 2014... etc... Yep, hottest summer on record here too. Just like last year, as you say. The heat broke again though and just like last time "seasonal temperatures" feels like sweater weather to me. Like chilly. Ive adapted I suppose, to some extent. We have a Minister of Climate Change and Environment which I think is a very cool cabinet position that the current govt created. However the same govt also bought a pipeline project that was stalled in large part due to environmental concerns - they bought it to see the project through in the name of jobs. And thats always the tension. Almost makes it seem like we need a bunch of new 'green' jobs? I still want us to participate in Eurovisio though, so maybe some of those new jobs can be a fleet of Greta boats to bring our talent to your shores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, soon said: I still want us to participate in Eurovisio though, so maybe some of those new jobs can be a fleet of Greta boats to bring our talent to your shores. I'm down with that, you can send in Nickelback! Or Bieber! Plenty of talent up there in the Great White North. Maybe the US can participate too and send in Trump and Hillary as a duet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go. Well, not really, more like spring, it's 16 degrees right now. I saw people outside wearing T-shirts while I'm the fucking dork who is still wearing his winter coat and wishing for snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 56 minutes ago, EvanG said: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go. Well, not really, more like spring, it's 16 degrees right now. I saw people outside wearing T-shirts while I'm the fucking dork who is still wearing his winter coat and wishing for snow. -31 with windchill here! On my way out for a christmas coffee with a neighbour. Hope you get your snow - you can take ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, soon said: -31 with windchill here! On my way out for a christmas coffee with a neighbour. Hope you get your snow - you can take ours! Last time we had a white Christmas was years ago and it's not going to happen anytime soon, I'm afraid. Maybe I should book myself a last minute ticket to Ontario, beats having a springlike Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, soon said: -31 with windchill here! On my way out for a christmas coffee with a neighbour. Hope you get your snow - you can take ours! minus fuckin' thirty one?! You'd die wouldn't you, how can you have minus 31, I mean 0 is freezing right so minus 31 is like The Thing levels of cold innit? Unless you're using some dodgy yank measuring scale, Farenheit and Celcius and all that bollocks, I never did get my head around all that shit. Or do you ol' moose-shaggers use the same measuring thingie as us? Or am I just talking complete bollocks? Or both perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 2 hours ago, EvanG said: Last time we had a white Christmas was years ago and it's not going to happen anytime soon, I'm afraid. Maybe I should book myself a last minute ticket to Ontario, beats having a springlike Christmas. You are a mad man! it reached -35!!!! You can keep warm at my place anytime, though. But you have to be nice to any children, lol. 1 hour ago, Len Cnut said: minus fuckin' thirty one?! You'd die wouldn't you, how can you have minus 31, I mean 0 is freezing right so minus 31 is like The Thing levels of cold innit? Unless you're using some dodgy yank measuring scale, Farenheit and Celcius and all that bollocks, I never did get my head around all that shit. Or do you ol' moose-shaggers use the same measuring thingie as us? Or am I just talking complete bollocks? Or both perhaps? Yeah - teeth are still chattering and Ive been back indoors for a bit already! Technically its -25 but with the wind and moisture it feels like -35. I thought Brits used Celsius like us moose-shaggers? Windows are frozen over and look like sheets of ice. It gets this cold now and then here, but its still a shock to the system every time. Don't even ask about shrinkage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) It is untrue that it never snows in Europe; it was only a couple of years ago when we had the Beast from the East, which was so bad I bought a ridiculous hat, an Ushanka. Edited December 19, 2019 by DieselDaisy Added sub.clauses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, soon said: You are a mad man! it reached -35!!!! You can keep warm at my place anytime, though. But you have to be nice to any children, lol. Yeah - teeth are still chattering and Ive been back indoors for a bit already! Technically its -25 but with the wind and moisture it feels like -35. I thought Brits used Celsius like us moose-shaggers? Windows are frozen over and look like sheets of ice. It gets this cold now and then here, but its still a shock to the system every time. Don't even ask about shrinkage! and they say earth is warming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, action said: and they say earth is warming up They say the climate is changing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Global warming is great. Unusually hot summers are terrific for cricket fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, soon said: They say the climate is changing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, action said: Sorry, I dont follow? This is you fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Calling climate change 'global warming' is so 10 years ago In brief: The warming ocean waters impact the pressure systems and the wind corridors. So Ottawa is colder then usual as a result of climate change. The wind currents in the arctic have been fueled to blow further south. The polar vortex is unusually forceful due to the way the warmer water interacts with all that business. Crazy science stuff. Same reason there is more hurricanes as far as I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, soon said: Sorry, I dont follow? This is you fishing? the fish, is you thanks for ruining my joke 15 minutes ago, soon said: Calling climate change 'global warming' is so 10 years ago In brief: The warming ocean waters impact the pressure systems and the wind corridors. So Ottawa is colder then usual as a result of climate change. The wind currents in the arctic have been fueled to blow further south. The polar vortex is unusually forceful due to the way the warmer water interacts with all that business. Crazy science stuff. Same reason there is more hurricanes as far as I understand. so we got some warm, some cold. i'm sure it'll all balance out in the end Edited December 19, 2019 by action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, action said: the fish, is you thanks for ruining my joke Wha?! Im a fish??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, soon said: Wha?! Im a fish??! yeah, you took the bait, fish face geeeeeeez I hate it when I have to explain my jokes. I don't know if I should laugh or cry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 20 minutes ago, action said: yeah, you took the bait, fish face geeeeeeez I hate it when I have to explain my jokes. I don't know if I should laugh or cry! Well, sheesh. I think its good manner to respond to people. I guess if it makes you happy I could ignore when you talk to me in case its a trick? But now that you've called me fish face I hope that you do cry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, soon said: You are a mad man! it reached -35!!!! That is chilly indeed. But I would still prefer that to the 40 degrees we experienced last summer. You can at least dress for the cold, when it gets so hot all you can do is sit in front of the airconditioning. 1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said: It is untrue that it never snows in Europe; Who says it never snows in Europe? Depends on where you go. Edited December 19, 2019 by EvanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 29 minutes ago, EvanG said: That is chilly indeed. But I would still prefer that to the 40 degrees we experienced last summer. You can at least dress for the cold, when it gets so hot all you can do is sit in front of the airconditioning. What I like when its super cold is that I am all covered in winter gear so no one will recognize me and stop me for small talk. I guess when its super hot out walking around naked might have a similar effect with some people... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 I got a very thoughtful gift, as a surprise. Beeswax-based, organic, reusable and compostable food wraps. They replace plastic wrap/ cellophane. Love these things. Make some of my own, but prefer the store bought. This gift came wrapped in single use wrapping paper It literally could have been used to wrap the other gifts! Oh, well. This is a journey that we are all on together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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