darrenm Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Came out the front door to this devastation this morning. I'm a wreck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jesus mate, I hope everyone's ok. Covered by insurance, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It bugs me when they use the term victim. Oh, my shit got wet, I'm a victim of the floods! I mean, come on, think about it for a minute. Your flooded living room doesn't even compare to what happens during monsoons in India etc. They are still victims though ... Bit harsh to think they deserve no sympathy just because someone else gets it worse ... 8 people have died in the UK , worth thinking about that whilst you are being " bugged " Edit: not intended to sound as harsh as it possibly comes across True, but no one has even mentioned the 40 odd killed by floods in Bolivia right now. Why are their lives worse less? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Power outs now. The storms abated, but there are still problems, so they're diverting power from our area to get others back online. Like the '70's all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 It bugs me when they use the term victim. Oh, my shit got wet, I'm a victim of the floods! I mean, come on, think about it for a minute. Your flooded living room doesn't even compare to what happens during monsoons in India etc.They are still victims though ... Bit harsh to think they deserve no sympathy just because someone else gets it worse ... 8 people have died in the UK , worth thinking about that whilst you are being " bugged " Edit: not intended to sound as harsh as it possibly comes across True, but no one has even mentioned the 40 odd killed by floods in Bolivia right now. Why are their lives worse less? Same as if roles were reversed, they wouldn't be mentioning us. It just doesn't work that way unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Jesus mate, I hope everyone's ok. Covered by insurance, right? Sadly no. I'm applying for government aid to repair the damage. It's the personal loss that's irreplaceable. I loved that bloody shrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It bugs me when they use the term victim. Oh, my shit got wet, I'm a victim of the floods! I mean, come on, think about it for a minute. Your flooded living room doesn't even compare to what happens during monsoons in India etc. They are still victims though ... Bit harsh to think they deserve no sympathy just because someone else gets it worse ... 8 people have died in the UK , worth thinking about that whilst you are being " bugged " Edit: not intended to sound as harsh as it possibly comes across True, but no one has even mentioned the 40 odd killed by floods in Bolivia right now. Why are their lives worse less? Same as if roles were reversed, they wouldn't be mentioning us. It just doesn't work that way unfortunately. Exactly, local news will be considered more relevant, especially if it a freak occurrence such as the major flooding the UK has had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Absolutely glorious sunshine in North London today. Thank you David Cameron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Absolutely glorious sunshine in North London today. Yep, lovely weather here in West London. Not that I'm making the most of it, though. I've spent the last however many weeks grumbling to myself about the wind & rain, but now it's a nice, clear, calm day, I'm sitting at home doing **** all about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Beautiful spring day on the IOM as well. Just took the kids for a walk along the river, we'd have been about 4 foot under water last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Came out the front door to this devastation this morning. I'm a wreck. Where there pain there's a claim. Go for it, it's only right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It bugs me when they use the term victim. Oh, my shit got wet, I'm a victim of the floods! I mean, come on, think about it for a minute. Your flooded living room doesn't even compare to what happens during monsoons in India etc. They are still victims though ... Bit harsh to think they deserve no sympathy just because someone else gets it worse ... 8 people have died in the UK , worth thinking about that whilst you are being " bugged " Edit: not intended to sound as harsh as it possibly comes across True, but no one has even mentioned the 40 odd killed by floods in Bolivia right now. Why are their lives worse less? Same as if roles were reversed, they wouldn't be mentioning us. It just doesn't work that way unfortunately. Quite true, I've just never been able to work out why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It's shit over here. 17 degrees, cloudy, little bit of drizzle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 In Adelaide last week we had 2 days of 43 degrees followed by 2 days of torrential rain that left minor flooding all over the city. Good fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Came out the front door to this devastation this morning. I'm a wreck. Where there pain there's a claim. Go for it, it's only right. Act of god, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's shit over here. 17 degrees, cloudy, little bit of drizzle... Yeah it's still February, even in Spain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 My business partner who runs our "Spanish division" (which basically involves ordering shit for me and passing along any random word removed who calls from the website) has been moaning about the weather. I told him to switch on BBC News then call me back. Not that it's bad here again in London. Cloudy, but warm enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Roll on autumn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Snow for the weekend apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 It's -10 c in Boston right now. With all the snow and frigid air we've had in New England this winter, I can safely say this is the worst winter I've lived through here in my 42 years. Brutal and relentless. Another 7 inches of snow is due on Monday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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