On 16/1/09 22:21, in article ,
"Martin" wrote:

On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:14:27 +0000, Sacha wrote:

On 16/1/09 20:44, in article ,
"Martin" wrote:

On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:47:46 +0000, Sacha wrote:
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The text of the local weather forecast warns of a big gale/storm this
weekend
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Atlantic depression low 995. The tabulated forecast gives Beaufort 5.

Oh lovely. The only thing we haven't had is snow!

Still no snow?

Not a flake. I really thought it might happen last night as it was pouring
with rain and the temperature dropped like a stone but no, nothing. I think
it's now reached the stage where the weather is just boring. It's cold and
damp when it's not perishingly cold and wet.

The shipping forecast looks quite lively for your part of the world
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...l?area=Plymout
h&type=All
Gale warning 1551 Fri 16 Jan

...

Portland, Plymouth
Southwest 6 to gale 8, increasing severe gale 9, perhaps storm 10, later.
Rough,
occasionally very rough in Plymouth. Occasional rain. Moderate or good,
occasionally poor

Horrendous, isn't it? she says, gazing out of the window at a light breeze,
sunshine and a fairly clear sky!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
(new website online)