Snipper

Looking at IMS Ice Extent Charts why is the current year rising quite quickly compared to the averages if the extent is at an almost all time low? Simple explanation would be fine. Regards Snipper.

I am not sure what I have done but I made a post in the Serious thread under the title Should all posts be less than 50 words. For some reason the post looks all pink and angry. Not sure why as I was only asking a simple question. Snipper

But on the the other hand nature is quite capable of making things go boobies up.

If we don't get a decent winter can we blame BREXIT? Seems to be the reason for everything not being right now and in the future.

Sorry but I try and learn something from postings but find it somewhat difficult if a good part is apparently in shorthand including the title. I am sure you know what you might be talking about but I don't when starting from scratch.

What an earth you talking about?

Had heating on a couple of times for a few minutes to take chill off early morning to keep the good lady wife happy. I am usually wandering round the garden in my dressing gown armed with secateurs and a cup of tea.

Yes it is cool. Mother is due to be 101 next month. Less than a year ago she was riding her mobility scooter about the place. Until last week she was living in her own home. But it does have a very sad downside. Her body is failing her big time, short term memory is very poor, all her friends are dead. She has said on numerous occasions she just wants to die as what is the point of continuing. We have desperately tried to keep her at home but we had to arrange for her to go into a care home last week which she hates. No alternative as she was not safe at home, even though we were paying for a carer to go in twice a day, which she hated. My mother is a very strong minded/ stubborn lady. Suppose she wouldn't have got where she is if she wasn't. My brother and I are both over 70 so caring for mother has an impact on both of us as it is some hours of driving to see her. I find sleeping difficult, hence the time of posting this response. So life is not easy for any of us, which is not very cool I am afraid. Rubbish getting old.

Many thanks for your comments. Currently dealing with an elderly mother (over 100) who is going down hill rapidly. So holidays not on my mind at the moment. Thanks for the offer of advice as and when.

But I am young and dynamic. My wife has just said no you aren't. Bit of a downer.

Great. I complain but it seems to make sod all difference at the moment.

So how many complain about these sort of stories instead of winging on here?

Yes I think some more exploring is on the cards. Been on a WSET wine tasting course. All good for your geography and ideas for seeing places and tasting wine of different types. Double bonus Fortunately being a bit out of season nowhere we went was very busy other than centre of Rochamadour. Soon lost the crowds by climbing to the the top a few times. Puffing a bit when we got up there. Think it is unlikely we would go on an organised trip even though tour manager was very good particularly getting everyone across Paris. The other guests started to grate a bit after a few days.

Returned from our break in the Dordogne. Weather lovely. Obviously a lot of drought as trees have brown leaves not because Autumn is coming but drought stricken. Rocamadour stunning. Like some cgi set from Game of Thrones.

Told the wife that there is nothing wrong with a pullover and scarf. Possibly a coat. Heating on in greenhouse of course.

Nothing by way of a storm here. Rumbles to west and some steady rain. Nothing coloured Amber.

Just rumbles of thunder in distance to west.

We are all doomed Mr Mainwaring. Possibly not.

Got married on 15th September 1973. Day like today with very good storm over night.

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So what is the word on the street for weather in around Rocamadour during period 19th to 24th September? Been cruising the weather sites but results a bit erratic. Possibly a bit far out for anything too accurate.

Is it wearing a nappy otherwise it will be peeing and pooing everywhere?

Might hire a car or possibly a taxi for a trip out. Think I need to take my original green drivers licence, I vaguely recall. Any idea what the costs are like in this general area? To be honest as the trip includes being driven round the general area and stopping at various locations I am loath on this occasion to do too much. Even if sitting on my butt is far from normal. Always have liked looking round the corner to see what was next and stopping anywhere I fancy. Snipper

Bit blurry as it was taken at a distance on my phone. Obviously not everyone has a dog to take for a walk.

Not sure if the posting here is is correct.. What are the chances of global warming being over corrected by volcanic eruptions?