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« Reply #870 on: 17:50:42, 20-08-2008 » |
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perfectwagnerite is correct, Swansea does have its own micro climate. It the wettest city in the UK followed by Glasgow and Londonderry.
In Swansea, the average annual rainfall ranges from 1092 mm at Mumbles, and 1219 mm in the city centre, to 1422 mm in northernmost suburbs such as Ynysforgan.
Compare this to an average of 650 mm for Brighton and 584 mm for London.
Also, Welsh rain has been proven scientifically to be significantly wetter than English or Scottish rain. It is thought that the mass harvesting of seaweed contributes to this as the seaweed stacks draw moisture down from the Heavens. (Remember that bladderwrack you used to bring home from seaside hols and hung outside the back door and how it would get damp signifying approaching rain?) This is known as the Abertaweian Factor.
However, the high rainfall does contribute to the continued existence of one of the few remaining sustainable rainforests in Wales and its myriad of wildlife and exotic plants.
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« Reply #871 on: 17:58:16, 20-08-2008 » |
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However, the high rainfall does contribute to the continued existence of one of the few remaining sustainable rainforests in Wales and its myriad of wildlife and exotic plants.
As in this old Welsh folksong. |
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« Reply #872 on: 18:43:39, 20-08-2008 » |
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Very good richard  It must be pointed out that Wales is quite a dangerous country to live in. Apart from the rains of Abertawe and the wildlife that cluster outside the Brangwyn Hall there are the dangerous birds of Aberystywth, Sturnus Vulgaris ap Cymro to give their Latin name, these fiendish feathered flocks amass and attack innocent citizens making their way to the Moriah Chapel or a pint of Rev. James on a regular basis. I hope dear Martle, exiled again in Wales, will wear his anti-Sturnus Vulgaris ap Cymro all in one body armour if he ventures out in the evening. (Available at all branches of Millets) http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=0zPiXxw1leM&NR=1 |
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« Reply #873 on: 19:15:03, 20-08-2008 » |
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In Swansea, the average annual rainfall ranges from 1092 mm at Mumbles, and 1219 mm in the city centre, to 1422 mm in northernmost suburbs such as Ynysforgan.
Compare this to an average of 650 mm for Brighton Oh I do compare it. I do. In fact I'm comparing it right now.  (Mind you, I suppose it's less wet, the rain here on the west coast...) |
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« Reply #874 on: 19:22:25, 20-08-2008 » |
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In Swansea, the average annual rainfall ranges from 1092 mm at Mumbles, and 1219 mm in the city centre, to 1422 mm in northernmost suburbs such as Ynysforgan.
Compare this to an average of 650 mm for Brighton Oh I do compare it. I do. In fact I'm comparing it right now. (Mind you, I suppose it's less wet, the rain here on the west coast...) But Marty x countless mm of Welsh rain and a bucket of seaweed and cockles and prob. the Rev. James preaching about the Revival Movement. What does Welsh rain do? It grows lush grass and what eats lush grass? Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef, the best meat in the UK. So, you know it makes sense. Sorted. God knew what he was doing when he created Wales. And rain. |
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« Reply #875 on: 19:43:03, 20-08-2008 » |
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It must be pointed out that Wales is quite a dangerous country to live in. Apart from the rains of Abertawe and the wildlife that cluster outside the Brangwyn Hall there are the dangerous birds of Aberystywth, Sturnus Vulgaris ap Cymro to give their Latin name, these fiendish feathered flocks amass and attack innocent citizens making their way to the Moriah Chapel or a pint of Rev. James on a regular basis. I hope dear Martle, exiled again in Wales, will wear his anti-Sturnus Vulgaris ap Cymro all in one body armour if he ventures out in the evening. (Available at all branches of Millets) http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=0zPiXxw1leM&NR=1Ah, we have these in Brighton too - or used to, before the West Pier was burned down. In Swansea, the average annual rainfall ranges from 1092 mm at Mumbles, and 1219 mm in the city centre, to 1422 mm in northernmost suburbs such as Ynysforgan.
Compare this to an average of 650 mm for Brighton Oh I do compare it. I do. In fact I'm comparing it right now. (Mind you, I suppose it's less wet, the rain here on the west coast...) At this very moment, the comparison might not go entirely in Brighton's favour. It's throwing it down outside. |
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« Reply #876 on: 20:00:32, 20-08-2008 » |
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At this very moment, the comparison might not go entirely in Brighton's favour. It's throwing it down outside.
Ah, pw, that is what we Welsh describe as "Look you Mun, it's bluddy projectile rain, did God have a Doner Kebab? Where do it all come from, there is so much of it" I blame Martle, off he goes to Wales and brings back the weather to the South Coast and buglers up me quotes |
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« Reply #877 on: 09:46:38, 21-08-2008 » |
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It's rained steadily here right through the night and still sputtering away, although not very heavily at the moment. We did have a 2-hour spell of sunshine and warmth yesterday afternoon which was very acceptable, but it all soon went back to normal.  |
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« Reply #878 on: 15:19:43, 21-08-2008 » |
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I think down here, we have 'sunny intervals', as the weather forecasters say. O well. Summer night On the River, I think not this year.
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« Reply #879 on: 16:50:21, 21-08-2008 » |
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I set out this afternoon on a fairly lengthy walk locally, of 90 minutes. It stayed dry the whole time, though there were some huge clouds around. It wasn't particularly muddy either, even the one notorious bit which is chopped up regularly by horses. The blackberries were in rude health, both to see and to taste  . |
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« Reply #880 on: 16:54:11, 21-08-2008 » |
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....the one notorious bit which is chopped up regularly by horses....
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« Reply #881 on: 17:05:08, 21-08-2008 » |
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 I did see a horseshoe left there once, abandoned in the squelch! It's a case of ever-expanding 'desire lines', and there have been occasions when I've had to retrace my steps because the mud and puddles have been impassable. |
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« Reply #882 on: 20:23:08, 21-08-2008 » |
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It's been ok today here in York, it drizzled a little on the way back from work but it's been a pleasant evening. Good stuff!!
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« Reply #884 on: 20:57:48, 21-08-2008 » |
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We had such a nice day today. There even was sun. We had a picnic at a friends house. They made a nice dinner outside on their patio.
They live outside town, about 15-20 min drive. The drive was very pleasant. My friend enjoyed the view. We sat and chatted My friend and I brought cheese cake. It tasted so good with cream.
I really enjoyed it.
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