SCB Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Even on German tv I saw lots of flooding in England.Did you miss that Ray?Didn't look like good weather to me.And the US+A got hit by very harsh weather on the news.But I get the point with two months ahead,half the time they can't predict the weather two days ahead...... Very regional. Here in South Wales we've had a generally dry and not very cold winter. I can count the number of days I had to scrape ice off the car in the morning on one hand. A not a single one of them was until after Xmas! In fact over Christmas it was so nice out I was riving around with the roof down on the car! I thought one of the most interesting comments from last Sunday's fans forum were the very robust statements from Buster to the effect that there were no clubs in financial difficulties. Someone picked him up on this and turned to Rob Godfrey who was sitting next to Buster and reminded Rob that he said Scunny might close midway through last season. In effect Rob's answer was 'I was a bit pissed off at the time' Well with hindsight it's a lot more than interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Very regional. Here in South Wales we've had a generally dry and not very cold winter. I can count the number of days I had to scrape ice off the car in the morning on one hand. A not a single one of them was until after Xmas! In fact over Christmas it was so nice out I was riving around with the roof down on the car! Well with hindsight it's a lot more than interesting A convertible in South Wales? That's as rare as a speedway promoters morals........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Very regional. Here in South Wales we've had a generally dry and not very cold winter. I can count the number of days I had to scrape ice off the car in the morning on one hand. A not a single one of them was until after Xmas! In fact over Christmas it was so nice out I was riving around with the roof down on the car! Well with hindsight it's a lot more than interesting I was home for 6 weeks from end of jan to start of march, and it was raining nearly every day so unsure what you class as a dry winter?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 The attendance at Redcar last night wasn't bad at all, although their gates seem to hold up reasonably well no matter what. That's taking into account that it was a cold night (although not as bitingly cold as it has been on occasion there) the meeting was a challenge, Redcar's team isn't the strongest and Berwick aren't the most attractive opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I was home for 6 weeks from end of jan to start of march, and it was raining nearly every day so unsure what you class as a dry winter?! Heaven knows in Shawn's world. It seems like we've had the wettest Winter on record in the Midlands and I'm sure it was pretty general all over the UK with lots of flooding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Heaven knows in Shawn's world. It seems like we've had the wettest Winter on record in the Midlands and I'm sure it was pretty general all over the UK with lots of flooding. I'm sure the people of Cockermouth wont agree with him either!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 We all know of the disappointing start to the season with Belle Vue,Plymouth etc. But is was encouraging yesterday to hear that there was queues to get in yesterday at Lakeside,Eastbourne and the meeting I was at last night - Kent v Eastbourne - which was a very chilly Central Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Poole's attendance yesterday was huge against Swindon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Poole's attendance yesterday was huge against Swindon. A Good Friday meeting against the Robins with decent weather was always likely to be a win win for Poole on all fronts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I'm sure the people of Cockermouth wont agree with him either!!tbf I don't live anywhere near cockermouth. While February was certainly a bit damp the winter from October to January was as nice as winter is ever going to be. So I'd describe the winter in South Wales as a good one! As for it raing most of February, I'll put money in it raining most of February 2017 and 2018 now, because that's what happens you see. April tends to be wet too! And June to September is generally warmer. I'm amazed you can all live in the UK this long and not realise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 The attendance at Redcar last night wasn't bad at all, although their gates seem to hold up reasonably well no matter what. That's taking into account that it was a cold night (although not as bitingly cold as it has been on occasion there) the meeting was a challenge, Redcar's team isn't the strongest and Berwick aren't the most attractive opponents. Perhaps they saw a home win on the cards and though they better attend as it might be a rare occurance this season if the pundits are right.Plus Berwick brought a bus load of fans as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 I was home for 6 weeks from end of jan to start of march, and it was raining nearly every day so unsure what you class as a dry winter?! According to the Met Office,the 2nd wettest winter on record...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Know it is early days yet(just the start of April)but maybe this isn't going to be such a bad prediction for a thread after all looking at how many meetings are getting called off........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 I would love to know how anyone can have any idea what the weather will be doing in two months time. Very true Gordon. In the autumn, we were told we would be in for a very harsh winter!......so far?? Hmmmm,better get on the phone to NASA and ask them then.They are looking like right mugs with their prediction I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Is it going to be a case of batten down the hatches and just try to get through without too many losses? Not only do we have the Euro Football finals in june/july,but the Olympics in august and now NASA are predicting terrible weather for april + may!!!! At least march should be relatively mild,so a good start at least to the season Nasa was way wrong, at least for Sweden. This season in Elitserien there has been 0 postponed meetings and I think Allsvenskan only had one. I don't think this have ever happened before in Swedish speedway, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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