The grass is green outside! It's the first time it's been frost-free for two weeks, IIRC.
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hoorah.Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostThe grass is green outside! It's the first time it's been frost-free for two weeks, IIRC.
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Joe bastardi predicted a sharp cold spell, a week of warmness then a very cold snap. this could be the warm bit in the middle.
who is this bastardi guy ? whats his record like like ?
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Holy carp. Only another few degrees, down to -78C, and CO2 could start raining out of the air as dry iceOriginally posted by DimPrawn View Post
.. spare a thought for the scientists at the American South Pole research station where temperatures fell to an impressively frigid minus 71.2C. Sunday's temperature was within a degree of the all-time low for May, records at the Pole going back to 1957.
BTW Dim, did you know the Middle East is suffering its worst drought since records began?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Big freeze to last at least another month, forecasters warn - Telegraph
Shivering Britain can expect at least another month of bitterly cold temperatures with many parts failing to get much above zero until the middle of January, forecasters have warned.Comment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Posthoorah.
wait...
Joe bastardi predicted a sharp cold spell, a week of warmness then a very cold snap. this could be the warm bit in the middle.
who is this bastardi guy ? whats his record like like ?

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Why don't you start an 'are we entering an ice age' pollOriginally posted by DimPrawn View PostBig freeze to last at least another month, forecasters warn - Telegraph
Shivering Britain can expect at least another month of bitterly cold temperatures with many parts failing to get much above zero until the middle of January, forecasters have warned.
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The freeze is already over in the NE, as you should know. Forecasting temperatures near double figures, and no night-time frost, for the next 5 days on BBC.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostBig freeze to last at least another month, forecasters warn - Telegraph
Shivering Britain can expect at least another month of bitterly cold temperatures with many parts failing to get much above zero until the middle of January, forecasters have warned.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Well they do live in a sodding desert, what do they expect?Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostBTW Dim, did you know the Middle East is suffering its worst drought since records began?Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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