Charlie 11 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I know some of you will have perfect ways of doing this, but in my case when I can turn my electric shower back from 8 to 7 it usually means Winter is finally on the way out. Anyone got anything more reliable? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The snow melts and we can see grass again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 11 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 It did that four times in the last fortnight round here! My neighbour even nicked me snow for his little boys snowman repairs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 i can tell spring is in the air by guys asking me to go on a date !laughing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The snow melts and we can see grass again! ... and small cars start disappearing into the potholes in the roads! When the potholes start to swallow trucks - spring is really here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mariag 4 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 ... and small cars start disappearing into the potholes in the roads! When the potholes start to swallow trucks - spring is really here! Spring? Whats that? Here its just hot, hotter or even hotter!!!! Dreading may time when we start boiling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 My mate was over there last year MariaG and it P1553d it down 3 days solid. The hotel where he was staying didn't even have a brolly he could use because they had never had need of one !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I wish members would update their profile so we could see where they are in the world? !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,597 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Zeberdee coming over the hill saying " and so to bed" Magic Roundabout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 in the night sky, the great bear starts to stand up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 My missus gets the vacuum cleaner out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 11 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The weather might be rubbish - but we do 'ave a larf! !clapping! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The days get longer, the sun gets warmer, the birds return, blossom on the trees, Daffodils and the council sweeps the pavements - oh and the council tax and water charge bills arrive! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mariag 4 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 My mate was over there last year MariaG and it P1553d it down 3 days solid. The hotel where he was staying didn't even have a brolly he could use because they had never had need of one !!!! Yes, last 'winter' before we arrived they had terrible floods here..... when it rains it rains... for all the UAE is meant to be the inferstructure (sp) leaves something to be desired - not mainy surface drains.. so quickly floods!!! However this is a rare event so your brother had bad luck!We did have a terrible sand storm the other day mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 11 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Are u anywhere near Brighton then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mariag 4 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Are u anywhere near Brighton then? Your cheek again! No, nowhere near brighton - try the sandpit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 In theory its March 21st Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Beware the ides of March! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Just got a flash of 'Up Pompeii', the old hag to be precise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hee Hee...the Sooth Sayer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 11 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Haven't you got enough on yer plate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ill be at the BACK of the queue so i can laff at all the rejects.... !rotfl! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 11 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Smart move! Me, I'll be on me own with a pint of Stella! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I also know when Springs coming....Everytime i sit on our settee.... !rotfl! Anyone know where you can get those 'settee savers' from....those concertina thingies that you put underneath....even folks that have them dont know ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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