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Title: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 17:17

LINK (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123380157)

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Rik on February 05, 2010, 17:37

The balancing act is so fine, isn't it.

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 18:20

El Nino is certainly a force to be reckoned with.  But it seems to be responsible for every extreme of weather.   :dunno:

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Rik on February 05, 2010, 18:52

Or, at least, that's what they tell us.

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Simon on February 05, 2010, 21:09

More snow is forecast for the UK later this month.  :(

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 05, 2010, 23:09

It's lashing down with rain at the moment and the waves are coming up over the sea wall and splashing all over the road. 

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Simon on February 06, 2010, 11:30

Oh, for some reason, I had no idea that you lived on the coast.

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 06, 2010, 12:50

I have a seaside flat if you remember and that is where I was yesterday evening.  It's where Sam and Lizzie stay when they visit.

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Simon on February 06, 2010, 13:12

Ah yes.  Well, you have so many properties, I tend to lose track.   :crazy:

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 06, 2010, 16:42

Only two!   :laugh:

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: sam on February 06, 2010, 21:13

Quote from: Rik on February 05, 2010, 18:52

Or, at least, that's what they tell us.

something I don't think we properly understand

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: sam on February 06, 2010, 21:15

Quote from: Clive on February 06, 2010, 12:50

I have a seaside flat if you remember and that is where I was yesterday evening.  It's where Sam and Lizzie stay when they visit.

its quite nice there... nice small town with some gorgeous views, shame the building looks a bit like a bottle bank...

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 06, 2010, 21:34

 ;D  That's what the locals call it and in a recent poll, it was voted the most horrible building in Wales.  Porthcawl is a very staid Edwardian seaside town where change is not welcomed.  This building hit it like an exocet missile.  :)x

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy37%2Fclivedown%2FEsplanadeHouse.jpg&hash=a1b420c0912c2dc8f006fe787f750af4f6058e79)

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: sam on February 06, 2010, 22:12

still though its a pretty town.... well it was when we were there...

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2088%2F1971514831_26e0612fcd.jpg&hash=82c221a02672e608cb762b84ecf7466e19fac4af) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/starrydude/1971514831/)

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2350%2F1972309396_8224fda8a4.jpg&hash=410622c514b97be4373ed8c9d89e0c4167a26001) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/starrydude/1972309396/)

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 00:04

Yes, that is indeed a very unattractive building, but I bet the flats are nice inside.  :)

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 09:44

Yes, but the view is to die for if you like to watch the sea splashing against the rocks.  It's very restful. 

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 10:48

Yes, I can imagine.  I love watching an 'angry' sea.

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 10:53

That's what it was like on Friday evening.  The waves were splashing up very high on the rocks and over the promenade wall.  You don't see that very often so it was a very enjoyable evening.

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Simon on February 07, 2010, 11:11

And with no danger of flooding! 

Title: Re: Behind The Weather: Strongest El Nino In A Decade
Post by: Clive on February 07, 2010, 12:34

None at all!   ;D