Reply to: Getting rid of moles

[DealorNoDeal]

...but they told me it was the first day it hadn't rained for 17 days!

Sounds about right. A handful of calm, dry days per month in winter (if you're lucky!). It definitely feels like it's got worse in the past 10 years.

[d000hg]

It isn't the temperature that's the problem. It definitely doesn't get as cold down here in the winter. But the wind and rain make it far from a pleasant climate. Although, as you say, not a problem for potatoes and daffodils, or moles!

I haven't lived through Cornish winters for a long time, having grown up in SW Cornwall - I've visited in the winter but a week of drizzle is not the same as 3-4 months. I think last time I was there it was a beautiful day - beach weather in November - but they told me it was the first day it hadn't rained for 17 days!

[DealorNoDeal]

Mediterranean is pushing it but the rest is true. Feeling warm and being warm aren't the same to people. Unlike potatoes and daffodils

It isn't the temperature that's the problem. It definitely doesn't get as cold down here in the winter. But the wind and rain make it far from a pleasant climate. Although, as you say, not a problem for potatoes and daffodils, or moles!

[d000hg]

The southern Cornish coast is also described as having a "subtropical climate, exotic plants, Mediterranean feel". If you've lived there through a few autumns and winters, you know different.

Mediterranean is pushing it but the rest is true. Feeling warm and being warm aren't the same to people. Unlike potatoes and daffodils


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[Zigenare]

Your missus must either be a saint or stark raving mad.

Well she's not dead so that's the first option discounted.

Your missus must think you're a clueless fuqwit, everyone else does.

[DealorNoDeal]

I don't remember that being the referendum question.

As I recall the question was "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?". It doesn't mention me or what I personally wish to do.

Your missus must either be a saint or stark raving mad.

[Zigenare]

The southern Cornish coast is also described as having a "subtropical climate, exotic plants, Mediterranean feel". If you've lived there through a few autumns and winters, you know different.

Anyway, I thought you didn't want to be in the EU? The Republic is probably about as pro-EU as it gets.

I don't remember that being the referendum question.

As I recall the question was "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?". It doesn't mention me or what I personally wish to do.

[DealorNoDeal]

Hth.

The southern Cornish coast is also described as having a "subtropical climate, exotic plants, Mediterranean feel". If you've lived there through a few autumns and winters, you know different.

Anyway, I thought you didn't want to be in the EU? The Republic is probably about as pro-EU as it gets.

[Zigenare]

The Altantic weather systems conveniently skirt the South West coast of Ireland, do they?

Don't tell me, it's known as the Irish Riviera.

The magnificent coastline of Cork, the largest county in Ireland, extends all the way from Youghal to the tip of Beara Peninsula. Scattered all along are historic towns and quaint old villages that add to the scenic splendour. Aptly named The Irish Riviera, the coastline south of Cork city is the mildest region in Ireland. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream sustain an almost subtropical climate. Exotic plants and trees abound in sheltered gardens, and on a sunny day there is definitely a Mediterranean feel to these seascapes.

Hth.

[DealorNoDeal]

That'd be a bet you'd lose.

The Altantic weather systems conveniently skirt the South West coast of Ireland, do they?

Don't tell me, it's known as the Irish Riviera.

[Zigenare]

I bet it's like where I live in the far South West. Wet & windy most days in autumn/winter. Gets a bit depressing after a few years.

That'd be a bet you'd lose.

[Zigenare]

Ah, the monsoon zone.

You've got webbed feet haven't you.

Only my right foot. <-- Seriously.

[DealorNoDeal]

Was there last week. Stopped a meeting one day to tell the English guy to look out the window as it had stopped raining and there was a piece of blue sky visible.

I bet it's like where I live in the far South West. Wet & windy most days in autumn/winter. Gets a bit depressing after a few years.

[WTFH]

Republic. South West coast.

Was there last week. Stopped a meeting one day to tell the English guy to look out the window as it had stopped raining and there was a piece of blue sky visible.

[DealorNoDeal]

Republic. South West coast.

I don't know if this is true or not but I heard that the cost of living is much higher than the UK, and that the health care system is not even on par with the NHS. Don't people living near the NI border go shopping in the North because it's cheaper?

Presumably there are some things which are cheaper (house prices far from from cities like Dublin?). Although in NI house prices are lower than the UK average.