What is up with the Weather?

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Hello All,

Know it's been a while since posting here, however after a TV 'Blackout' due to watching the kids Xmas Videos, turned on the TV and watched the news for the first time in a few days. 

Clare, Fran, Alex and I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to those who have been affected by the weather both here in the UK and across in Australia, California and South America and hope all our members and their loved ones are safe and well.

Our thoughts are with you all.

Joe Askew
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Man made global warming caused by using up much of the worlds fossil fuels has raised the temperature of our atmosphere, this in turn allows it to hold more moisture. The UK has had for the last few years a warm wet summer and also for the last three years warm monsoon winters. This year will be the both the warmest and wettest ever recorded. The weather we see today and have seen for the last 6 weeks may well become typical, I hope not but think it most likely, nor do I think that there is anything that can be done to arrest this phenomenon. So we can all look forward to mosquitos, Malaria, dengue fever, West Nile Virus and lots of other waterborne pests.

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As a hick fay the sticks, wot encountered some rudimentary Geography and geology at school.

Mankind has probably, without realizing, despite the knowledge being long established, "flourished" due to a prolonged (from the human perspective)  & benign stable  "blip" in the Earths climate, between Ice Ages and Interglacial periods.

Simples,

Tis the Vanity of the Gods to think that Man has had any significient effect on the Earths climate, cept from breeding like vermin, which to the Earths ecosystem, we indeed are.

Tis even more vain to imagine (like those stupid & vain politicans at yon recent Summit) that without unacceptable changes to population and lifestyle, that man can significently "make good" for humankinds latent greed.

PS

Tis 40 or 50 years since my Farmer father "scolded" about (i) Individuals building expensive retirement bungalows in particularly flood prone picturessque bits of Magilligan.

(ii) Developers being allowed to build in attractive (from a money making builders perspective) low lying flood meadows, and being known as such to the farming community, round our local town, to sell to the unthinking and uncaring masses.

Cheers

M

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Well said Why do we allow families to have 3 children unless the parents can support them I agree its global warming and also how things have always been over many hundreds of years Paying people to stay at home with kids and not go to work in my view is a big input on climate change Heres one view I am not alone in saying as its from many People have a child and they get time off work etc etc They are at home using more electricity etc etc Then the extreme the people who don't want to work or have many children and can stay at home earning more than us probably with a free home and watching jeramy kyle and playing on x box etc for free. Let alone getting all the bargains from the superstores as when we proper workers get there the freeloaders have had all day to spy the bargains Its all very wrong to me We are funding all this by longer working hours etc If those lazy fukkers went and got a job there would be no electricity used in the house as the they would be at work So less environmental issues as power is saved by a lot countrywide Its not just people like that,, there are many more simple issues that could be of benefit Unless we clamp down and say enough is enough we will never win I wont go on but the UK is wrong in its issues of NHS , non workers and immigrants etc etc People read what they want to read and are brainwashed by the governments false figures Take a look in the real world guys. I feel sorry for the children of our bullshit world Did I say etc lol Happy New Year guys
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Well put, g wagon g. You have banged the nail on the head. There should be plenty for everyone, but too many are taking from the pot with no thought of putting anything back in and they are costing planet earth too much.
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Oh Dear What started as a genuine thought for other people, who are G enthusiast, suffering in this poor weather seems to have gone totally off the rails. It's a shame that this thread, initially aimed as words of encouragement should take such a dark and pugnacious turn. I reiterated my initial sentiment and was hoping that the community would join me in sending positive thoughts and best wishes around the world and not take the opportunity to post up such vitriol. But then again, maybe the G community is changing and previous historical posts that used to encourage and remind others to the plights members of the G community could be facing, encouraging similar messages of support and best wishes, as well as showing that we were a community, seems to no longer be the case. Shame. Spider1V
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Gosh! I do apologise for any totally unintended offence! Of course our hearts go out to the poor souls in Great Britain - and in so many places elsewhere in the world - who are caught up in the dreadful weather conditions, however they are caused. It is heart-breaking indeed to see hopes washed away. Our thoughts are with them aswe do what we can. As for the G-Wagen community, I have reason to be hugely grateful to a significant number of GWOA stalwarts over the years for their advice, help and good humour. That positive spirit remains undimmed. Wishing everyone everywhere every smiling hope for all our tomorrows. N.
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threads always wander Joe, no one can dictate the direction they take, happy new year to you and your family have a better one
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prwales wrote:
threads always wander Joe, no one can dictate the direction they take, happy new year to you and your family have a better one
Paul, Agreed, however from experiance they will only wander when provoked or steered in a certain direction. I am surprised that instead of maybe supporting the initial post, as I know you are as a keen G Wagen owner, that you and others would use it as platform so far removed from the original post to vent your opinions in such a way. Not cool. Not cool at all. Its a shame that this one did, as those who do know me and my passion for G Wagens, will also understand that this type of 'wandering' is not good for the community. The kind of comments made would, I think, be better suited to other types of websites that appeal to some of the comments made earlier in this thread? As stated at the start of this thread and those affected reading it, I hope you can ignore some of the previous posts and that everyones family is safe and we all hope that a quick and successfully resolution to any problems are timely. Also wishing you all a very happy 2016 Spider1V
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I do apologise for my true thoughts that do not help global warming It has not steered off the thread it is just a fact of global warming that is a bad side I should of kept my facts to myself and ignored post Yes of course I do send my best wishes to poor families who have been affected by the flooding as anyone would I was just stating some ways we could help prevent the global issue It has no effect on wandering as you put it Its the way the thread was going anyway I have many messages who agree The community or g wagon owners is held open Passing comments about flooding and global warming has very little to do with owning a g wagon. Fuel is an issue but all vehicles use fuel, some more than others We have been flooded and i live on a flood plain apparently We were flooded in a once in 398 years incident I wont bother posting about my 2 weeks in pit under g wagon fitting 6 speed box and making it a non bowson cable assist affair, flywheel mods for single mass using all merc bolt on parts I should of just done it a simpler better way but now I think I wont share my hard work on here Sort it out yourselves and I am sorry others have spoilt it for genuine people who do go on here for advice but cant say what they feel Pm me please if anyone needs help on anything I will keep my comments to myself and share with the ones who need help Its the freak weather and global warming issues as you said It is not a rant and it makes me laugh at the comments Is this a g wagon only site or can people speak their mind If its G wagon only forget the global warming issue if few can back up the facts Read it and go to next post if it offends you Don't knock others for their true feelings on global issues What I said is just factual information Its not government statistics, as they print what they want. It is factual information gathered. Its also just how many people feel but are afraid and don't want to rock the apple cart All the pensioners down my street feel the same in a way They would never put it to paper though Stand up for Great Britain and lets get the country on track Or just sit back and say oh that's a shame we send our apologies and cant do anything about global warming Well before you say I'm off track I just speak my mind as you have seen All house has low watt led lights recently fitted Machines are inverter and not motors which cost me a fair few pounds Log burner with water heating I cut and fetch my own logs but have to pollute a bit with saw but its eco friendly as it can be I use the g wagon to do the fetching and carrying and have fitted a 6 speed gearbox for fun and also it is actually a bit better on fuel So when I see people taking the piss and doing perhaps little to help please tell me I am way out of order. Like it is said by a few. What are you doing to help the global situation I have spent money but saved the global issue. I was quite happy with 60 watt bulbs and machine motors but have spent 1000s for the world to be better I am the sucker as I would of been fine as things were, now I hope you see how I don't like bad comments You asked for all this really Come on gwo are you living in a cave Lets sort a forum rule If its about a tyre the thread cant be away from that or its not to forum rules Get a life and all threads stray So that's my bit I have done What about all the haters on here What have you done to help Sympathy with flood victims and I'm off track All this has nothing to do with the gwoa and vehicles so if a post goes off track just stick to the cause in future To be honest acting all Samaritan and the godly comments is a piss take Who has been flooded and washed out is going to look on the gwoa very soon Very few I think If I am wrong I am very sorry Keep it real I also feel some people are taking the wet out of me If you cant back it up don't do IT If you want a vote and I stay quiet or am banned so be it Your little clan can stay together saying this is better that's the best do that do this. I have done it with help from a top guy from devon. He always says its bun throwing and now I see it. Why is he not on here anymore I wonder??? He speaks his mind like I do and I wont have it any other way . Take it or leave it I will help if I can with g stuff but comments about other stuff putting people down for their feelings is bang out of order Don't put shit on here that is irrelevant or accept the comments and wandering All forums get like this all but 2 of them I can think off If you want me gone I want my 25 quid back as I got nothing this year for joining Lets rant on lol I got a shitty paper g whizz and that's it My first memebership I got a keyring , a safety vest a colour mag etc Happy Days GWOA
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The title of this thread is :- "What is up with the weather ?" Yes wiv a question mark !! Looks like an question with an invitation to comment ? I'm off out for a walk now ! Nuffin wrong with the weather just need wear the right clothes
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We also cook outside now on a thermal lava block It's that wet it's cold lol Cornflakes again Did stray off the point a bit Good reading though I thought G
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Joe has been a climate change denier for all the time he's been on the forum, the evidence though is mounting up and such a position to me seems untenable. The el nino effect may be a partial explanation for how especially bad the weather has been in 2015 but the rising average world and ocean temperatures mean only one thing, with the consequences I stated earlier. G-wagens are thirsty beasts but not at all when you consider their weight and their average life span. A modern cars lifespan is only 8 years, https://www.cardealpage.com/column14.html many owners on this forum have cars over 30 years old, that is real long term efficiency, as each time a car is recycled into another one is the equivalent of the energy it will expend in its lifetime. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/green-living-blog/2010/sep/23/car...
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"I'm off out for a walk now ! Nuffin wrong with the weather just need wear the right clothes" As you've undoubtedly got the same weather as me today, that'll be flippers and a snorkel then! :-)
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Hi mark, Don't go turning it all kinky !!! Ha ha, happy new year buddy
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You Too Kinky G
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Used to live near the dovey estuary I know flooding lol I just speak my mind and mean no harm Also lived near the river severn I am moving to high ground one day lol Oh well summer should be good I hope The good thing is ive been doing g wagon for its yearly overhaul and hearing that rain on my cave made it a better prospect than out shooting or biking getting drenched G
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Now, if only the door to my "cave" was high enough to allow my G to enter all would be well with the world.
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The Dovey Estuary is quite something when it's flooding it feels like the whole of Wales is draining into it and all that links north and South Wales is a tiny stone bridge. The rail line north and south is often a victim to flooding and has been this past week with the line north to Towyn suspended, I lived in Borth for 2 and a half years, just down the coast and as close to sea level as you can get and genuinely terrifying in stormy weather
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Small world, semi essay ahead This has bugger all to do with g wagons either Did see a purple one in Aberdovey a month back though and again 2 months back. A 1985 swb I think Went off roading at happy valley then stata florida A long time ago in the 80s we had a caravan at Pennal. Well my grandparents did Used to go nearly every weekend and my mate had a van at Borth I still go to the area regularly, not off roading but to Towyn Visited New Years day Where to?????? and I bet you know the answer A 240 mile round trip for a honey ice cream from Halo in Towyn Nothing to do with g wagons just a chat How big has Halo become?? Years ago it was open only at weekends Then it had its factory behind the small site of years gone by Now they own so many brands its un true I think a company in Finland or Sweden own it all now All the factory has moved to Newtown . The honey ice cream part is to stay but all the other units are for sale They own sugar puffs but they can not call them that any more its now Honey puffs lol All foxs confectionary are also owned by them and many others too Don't quote me on this but I think its correct That's one big concern If any one else is reading try an ice cream from there Absolutely awesome and always consistent quality Never had a bad one Its just outside Towyn on the rhs after petrol station heading north I thought I knew the area well after 28 years of visiting and after heading home I saw a sign for Aberdovey round the corner from the cinema I usually leave through the town and up past the little railway Followed the sign I had never noticed before Bugger me how much time and fuel have I wasted over the years The road dropped me by the station What a muppet could of saved about 60 miles and about 6 hours of y life not in traffic Happy Days Life is a learning curve The best learning curve was many years ago Towyn seemed so desolate in winter with a little amusement arcade on the sea front called the buccaneer Its still the buccaneer and still there G
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I can drive in but twice have forgot to take roof aerial off when backing out It still is ok just about , Only just G
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wettest December ever and what the Met Office describe as the end of normal weather

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35230696

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Looks like Yalding is going under again ! (I believe that picturesque little village is twinned wiv Atlantis !)