Flooding in England

[fireftr18]

People on here have made occasional comments and jokes about the flooding in Southern England. I just saw a clip of the flooding on our news. All I have to say is, prayers to my friends in England. May the flooding end soon and all will be able to recover.

[TarJak]

Either that or learn to swim.

[Tribesman]

Either that or learn to swim.
The Irish show how.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP-eH_DsGK4

[Jimbuna]

The flooding could be with us until May according to some of the 'experts'.

[Herr-Berbunch]

Off to Dartmoor next week for a few days, more rain due on Tuesday for the journey down. :-?

[STEED]

Super Dave will save them all. :rolleyes:

[Dread Knot]

I love all the loopy conspiracy theories about this flooding in Britain. It's similar to the artificial "nanobot snow" ones we have currently in the US.

For some, it's a simple case of the all-powerful European Union imposing their crazed environmental policies on the UK. Others see it as a plot to drive the inhabitants of the area out, so that massive industrial scale fracking can proceed on the land. But all the conspiracists seem to agree that the hydrologists who say that it's largely due to a neglected and mismanaged levels drainage system disastrously failing to cope with an extraordinary leather event are talking sheeple talk. Lord knows it never floods in Somerset.

[ExFishermanBob]

An extraordinary leather event sounds fun.

I blame it all on killing the beavers - they would have dammed upstream. Oh, and building on flood-plains of course (there is a hint in the name).

When I was young we always blamed the Russians.

[Catfish]

...
I blame it all on killing the beavers - they would have dammed upstream. Oh, and building on flood-plains of course (there is a hint in the name).

When I was young we always blamed the Russians.

:haha: :up:

[Jimbuna]

I love all the loopy conspiracy theories about this flooding in Britain. It's similar to the artificial "nanobot snow" ones we have currently in the US.

For some, it's a simple case of the all-powerful European Union imposing their crazed environmental policies on the UK. Others see it as a plot to drive the inhabitants of the area out, so that massive industrial scale fracking can proceed on the land. But all the conspiracists seem to agree that the hydrologists who say that it's largely due to a neglected and mismanaged levels drainage system disastrously failing to cope with an extraordinary leather event are talking sheeple talk. Lord knows it never floods in Somerset.

Whatever the reason, those poor buggers are certainly likely to suffer for at least a month more yet.

A bit ironic when you consider how much overseas aid has been given to alleviate those suffering from similar (and I don't mean identical) circumstances.

[nikimcbee]

Motion to buy Steed one of these:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VtpdEg7Fhqw/TJ1Sx8mKV3I/AAAAAAAAKFM/IKqKjaRAQ_U/s1600/9-21%2B011-640.jpg

http://www.lifesupportintl.com/images/products/sur-8003-00.jpg

Wifi Access and bags of crisps not included.

http://www.saltygrapes.com/Grover-the-Bulldog/Grover-the-Bulldog/CapnGrovie1adone/160177703_ieapp-M-6.jpg

Here Here Admiral Steed.:Kaleun_Cheers:

[Oberon]

A bit ironic when you consider how much overseas aid has been given to alleviate those suffering from similar (and I don't mean identical) circumstances.

Careful Jim, you're almost sounding like a Daily Mail front page there. :O:

[Jimbuna]

STEED sends his thanks and has posted a picture of himself in his new acquisition.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3625515550_101fbdae3d.jpg

[Jimbuna]

Careful Jim, you're almost sounding like a Daily Mail front page there. :O:

Well the least some of them could do would be to send a few bags of sand...plenty of that around :)

[nikimcbee]

STEED sends his thanks and has posted a picture of himself in his new acquisition.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3625515550_101fbdae3d.jpg

:har::har::har::har::har::salute::up:
HMS Lunchalot, Royal Navy's newest Battlecruiser.

[Jimbuna]

:har::har::har::har::har::salute::up:
HMS Lunchalot, Royal Navy's newest Battlecruiser.

I've heard he's swallowed his dentures since that shot was taken :)

[u crank]

http://i.imgur.com/E1Jg7r5.jpg (http://imgur.com/E1Jg7r5)

Be patriotic about it. :O:

[nikimcbee]

I've heard he's swallowed his dentures since that shot was taken :)
That explains a lot. I heard the Royal Navy had lost it's teeth.:D

[nikimcbee]

http://i.imgur.com/E1Jg7r5.jpg (http://imgur.com/E1Jg7r5)

Be patriotic about it. :O:
Yeah, but if Steed wore those and fell overboard, he'd sink like the British cricket team!:help:
(okay Tarjak, pay up)

[Jimbuna]

That explains a lot. I heard the Royal Navy had lost it's teeth.:D

http://jeffpicard.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/rim-shot-johnny-utah.thumbnail.jpg

[nikimcbee]

Sadly, my lunch break is over.:dead:

[Jimbuna]

Sadly, my lunch break is over.:dead:

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:O:

[Oberon]

Speaking of ships, one in the Channel just got hit by a freak wave, one passenger has been killed and another air-lifted to hospital. The Marco Polo, I believe was the name. Also a ferry from the Isle of Wight has dropped anchor in the Solent as it is unable to make headway.
Poole Harbour is recording gusts of 77.1mph.

[BossMark]

There has been a report of a glimpse of sun shine in southern England.
I expect there will be a hose pipe ban next week....

[TarJak]

There has been a report of a glimpse of sun shine in southern England.
I expect there will be a hose pipe ban next week....

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4izt2O5oA1qks2j1o1_500.jpg

[ExFishermanBob]

...and you know you're in Scotland when it's less than an hour.

[Jimbuna]

Sky News are doing a far better job of covering the events than the BBC IMO.

[Tango589]

There has been a report of a glimpse of sun shine in southern England.
There is sun, but that just means we get a clear view of the trees being blown to a 45° angle in these gale force winds.
http://www.smiley-lol.com/smiley/saisons/automne/vilorageux.gif

[Catfish]

God what is going on over there ?!

Just watched the german News (original footage and BBC sources), and it really looks bad - and seems the weather will be just like that for weeks to come. Wanted to make a joke about it, but after seeing this footage .. :o
I hope you are well .. Steed ? Jim? Oberon?

[Oberon]

I'm alright, I'm on the other side of the island from it, we had our trouble with last years North Sea Surge, but thankfully the post-1953 defences held.

In fact, I live around where America thinks London is:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/01/30/article-0-11875C7D000005DC-174_634x418.jpg

[Tango589]

Mostly OK in Kent, some villages have copped it, but on the whole we are surviving. Steed's fine, he's up in his ivory tower surveying all around him.

[BrucePartington]

In fact, I live around where America thinks London is:


Lovejoy? :O:

Now seriously. And I thought I was having a hard time, rain has been pouring down over here for weeks now, breaking an 80 year record of the rainiest winter. The British Isles are taking a serious beating this winter.

[Catfish]

I always knew London was in Norfolk :know:
:hmm2:

[Jimbuna]

Cornwall ia a little bigger an area also :)

[Catfish]

^ Cornwall, in Penzance :)

[Jimbuna]

^ Cornwall, in Penzance :)

Precisely :)

[Herr-Berbunch]

^ Cornwall, in Penzance :)

Where the pirates come from. :arrgh!:

[Catfish]

Where the pirates come from. :arrgh!:

Arrgh some real tender-hearted pirates!
Unless you mean the mean rugby team
:arrgh!:

[Oberon]

http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080514140421/gtawiki/images/c/cd/Piratesinmenpants.jpg

[STEED]

Its all under control now...move along this thread is dead.

Dave pumps £Billions into clearly the mess up.

[fireftr18]

Its all under control now...move along this thread is dead.

Dave pumps £Billions into clearly the mess up.

https://www.google.com/search?q=monty+python+and+the+holy+grail&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS572US572&oq=monty+p&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l5.9220j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=monty+python+and+the+holy+grail+bring+out+your +dead

[BossMark]

In the latest news, as a result of the disastrous flooding in England the government has requested everyone to calm down as they simply don't have the financial resources to help all of the flood victims at the moment.

In other news, the government is fully supporting the 40 billion pound HS2

[Oberon]

Which is quite handy since, due to a tunnel infrastructure problem, transport has been a bit patchy up north today around the Kilsby tunnel area.

[Catfish]

Which is quite handy since, due to a tunnel infrastructure problem, transport has been a bit patchy up north today around the Kilsby tunnel area.

Hmm now that's an idea. Why don't you just let all the water gurgle off through the channel tunnel, towards France ..
:D

[Jimbuna]

Hmm now that's an idea. Why don't you just let all the water gurgle off through the channel tunnel, towards France ..
:D

I thought I once read somewhere that the French weren't all that fond of water :O:

[Catfish]

"... not fond of water" .. :hmm2:


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[BossMark]

I got my certificate for a deep sea diving course I took.

Now I can finally go back into my house!

[STEED]

Read all about it...Dave buys votes for general election.

Flooded out victims will not have to pay council tax this year.

[Jimbuna]

Read all about it...Dave buys votes for general election.

Flooded out victims will not have to pay council tax this year.

I suspect that is the least of peoples worries, those that are affluent enough to own property in the area.

I suspect what would be greatly appreciated by them would be government intervention with the insurance companies to fast track claims and remedial measures.

[STEED]

I suspect what would be greatly appreciated by them would be government intervention with the insurance companies to fast track claims and remedial measures.

More chance getting blood out of a stone. I know these bastards tie you up in legal red tape as far as the eye can see, these swine gladly take your money but when you need it back they do not want to part from all that money.

[TarJak]

You mistake the insurance industry for a service to its customers instead of to itself.

[BossMark]

Insurance companies are like bankers they couldn't give a toss about anyone apart from making a load of money for themselves.

[Jimbuna]

True that but money will always make money.

[TarJak]

Unless the money doesn't exist in the first place. Northern Rock Goldman Sachs et al.

[Jimbuna]

Barclays.

[STEED]

JP Morgan and Chase will sell you a ton of horse do-do wrapped up in lies that sound so good you can't stop yourself buying it. :rolleyes:

[fireftr18]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2565824/New-danger-floods-revealed-storms-unearth-wartime-BOMBS-beaches-ahead-new-gales-hit-Britain-today.html

[STEED]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2565824/New-danger-floods-revealed-storms-unearth-wartime-BOMBS-beaches-ahead-new-gales-hit-Britain-today.html

:o:o:o

[Jimbuna]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2565824/New-danger-floods-revealed-storms-unearth-wartime-BOMBS-beaches-ahead-new-gales-hit-Britain-today.html

There must be tens of thousands of unspent ordnance around the coastal testing grounds...not to mention the countless unexploded bombs awaiting discovery during building construction works.

[BrucePartington]

There must be tens of thousands of unspent ordnance around the coastal testing grounds...not to mention the countless unexploded bombs awaiting discovery during building construction works.

This instantly came to mind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dem3UoLueE

[Jimbuna]

Yep, a good series :up:

[STEED]

This instantly came to mind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dem3UoLueE

Bought the series years ago on DVD at a knocked down price, was £70 down to £10 did well with that one.