The Weather

[Neil]

Retails sales are linked to the weather, and as soon as we get a prolonged hot spell you do see a lot more people out and about, or just sitting out.

Yes, but if there's not a strong, cold spell in winter, you'll get retailers complaining that there wasn't sufficient demand for sweaters and long johns.

It's all just the circle of life, really...

 

[legrandefromage]

But that's the point. 'Wrong' weather at thewrong time of year does nobody anygood whatsoever.

 

[Neil]

But that's the point. 'Wrong' weather at the wrong time of year does nobody any good whatsoever.

I wouldn't argue with that.

I'm just a bit sceptical of the claims of the economy - sure, some retailers may find it an inconvenience - but across the piece, and looking at the economy from perspective, I'm more inclined to believe it just shifts things around a bit, as opposed to stops people spending, period. BICBW about that, and bad weather could be a terrible tragedy, and people could be completely demotivated and not buy a lot of versatile solutions for modern living...



kudos points will be given for recognising the film reference...

 

[Easy_Rider]

Oh for the love of retro when will it end!

 

[silverclaws]

To put things into perspective a bit ;

http://youtu.be/VS7BK-bnS9E

And something to cheer you all up ;

http://youtu.be/PEddNAMvCig

But we do have a maritime climate.

But look on the bright side, Ireland gets the brunt of it.

 

[legrandefromage]

But look on the bright side, Ireland gets the brunt of it.

No. No they dont.

 

[legrandefromage]

Monthly Outlook
Summary
A new month, same old weather
Hopes of a more settled spell of weather in the near future are slim. After an exceptionally wet June the start of July continues on an all too familiar theme.
Monday 2 July—Sunday 8 July
Rain most days for most of the UK
An area of low pressure which will roll in to the west on Monday will dictate the weather across the UK for the remainder of the week.
The first half of the week will feature outbreaks of rain and plentiful cloud. Misty and murky conditions will linger over hills and around the coasts, particularly in the south and west.
Midweek onwards showers will come to the forefront. Although these may allow us to see the sun occasionally, the showers are likely to bring more intense rainfall with Friday looking very soggy.
The week will be fairly windy and with temperatures only around average values, combined with the rain, the feel is likely to be somewhat cool.
Monday 9 July—Sunday 15 July
The lows keep rolliing in
There is little sign of the weather settling down this week.
More rain is forecast for all areas, with the heaviest and most persistent focused on the north and west. It will also remain breezy.
Temperatures will remain unremarkable reaching around average values at best.
For southern and eastern areas there may be a lull in the wettest and windiest weather briefly, but confidence in this is low.
Monday 16 July—Sunday 29 July
Still unsettled
Westerly winds will continue to bring some unsettled conditions to more northern and western areas. The south and east will be drier and brighter but still with the risk of showers. Temperatures close to normal for the middle of July although cooler in the Northwest.

 

[dyna-ti]

But look on the bright side, Ireland gets the brunt of it.

And rightly so .

:shock: :shock: shocking

 

[silverclaws]

And some retro stupidity concerning our national subject of interest ;

http://youtu.be/hQ72fcHDUC8

 

[gibbleking]

this should put a smile on your faces.its from last week end and i was testing my new helmet..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRdiVUEHIOc&feature=plcp

ps its raining outside still now..