On the naming of storms

ExFishermanBob · 11-16-15, 03:00 PM

Does anyone else in the UK feel that giving "storms" (hah!) names is rather pathetic? Not to mention a little insulting for those who live in genuine storm areas.

I used to live in the Outer Hebrides: "Abigail" (spit) barely ruffled one's hair. The latest one, which might blow some leaves around, is being called "Barney".

Mind you, when we had "Bawbag" a while back, it at least raised a laugh (try it with a Scottish accent).

Oberon · 11-16-15, 03:12 PM

Tomorrow we get the Purple Dinosaur assaulting our fair lands

"I love you, you love me, let's knock down this giant tree..."

Tchocky · 11-16-15, 03:18 PM

Abigail.

A BIG GALE.

I love it.

ExFishermanBob · 11-16-15, 03:36 PM

Yes, sadly, I missed the competition for naming them. Could have had a great deal of fun.

Commander Wallace · 11-16-15, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Tomorrow we get the Purple Dinosaur assaulting our fair lands

"I love you, you love me, let's knock down this giant tree..."

Jimbuna · 11-17-15, 06:51 AM

Neal didn't quite make it but Steve did.

Eichhörnchen · 11-17-15, 09:33 AM

They're building this latest one up to be pretty scary. I only hope they don't decide to rename it "Arsewipe" as it heads our way tonight...

ExFishermanBob · 11-17-15, 01:03 PM

Heh!

11-16-15, 03:00 PM	#1
ExFishermanBob Difficulties Numbing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AN19 Posts: 470 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	On the naming of storms Does anyone else in the UK feel that giving "storms" (hah!) names is rather pathetic? Not to mention a little insulting for those who live in genuine storm areas. I used to live in the Outer Hebrides: "Abigail" (spit) barely ruffled one's hair. The latest one, which might blow some leaves around, is being called "Barney". Mind you, when we had "Bawbag" a while back, it at least raised a laugh (try it with a Scottish accent).

11-16-15, 03:18 PM	#3
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Abigail. A BIG GALE. I love it. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11-17-15, 06:51 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,712 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Neal didn't quite make it but Steve did. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-17-15, 09:33 AM	#7
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,417 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	They're building this latest one up to be pretty scary. I only hope they don't decide to rename it "Arsewipe" as it heads our way tonight... __________________

11-16-15, 03:12 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Tomorrow we get the Purple Dinosaur assaulting our fair lands "I love you, you love me, let's knock down this giant tree..."

11-16-15, 03:36 PM	#4
ExFishermanBob Difficulties Numbing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AN19 Posts: 470 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Yes, sadly, I missed the competition for naming them. Could have had a great deal of fun.

11-17-15, 01:03 PM	#8
ExFishermanBob Difficulties Numbing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AN19 Posts: 470 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Heh!