[Magdalen] awakened by birdsong

[Lesley de Voil]

You all have seen the pictures showing that this last northern winter
is the warmest on record?
http://www.weather.com/science/environment/news/warmest-winter-on-record-earth
 I guess the USA should be proud that it's providing the necessary
balance. <sarcasm off> Looks like the cold, cold north Atlantic is the
attraction for all the wind sweeping across Bedford.

Regards
Lesley de Voil

On 4/1/15, Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com> wrote:
> On 31/03/2015 21:43, Eleanor Braun wrote:
>> On Cape Cod, this was the first day that actually looked like spring,
>> although there are patches of snow on the ground, and of course snow
>> mountains on the edges of major parking lots.
>
> Whereas here in England we have had what I sincerely hope is Winter's
> last fling.  We have had strong winds for 24 hours, with consequent
> damage, and a heavy hail shower.  The wind speed is expected to halve
> from about 30 mph with gusts of 50-60 mph.
>
> Roger
>