Today it was minus 6 at 06:30.
I went out this morning and started the car and cleared the windscreen with luke warm water. Came back out and it had frozen over again.
I had no gloves and knowing the steering wheel would be cold I looked around for a substitute. There were socks hanging on the rail over the cooker. Perfect. Sock mittens were born.
Need to buy de-froster tonight. Clocks go back next weekend. Depression as will be traveling to and from work in the dark.
Hope you have plenty of the good stuff
(http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-3908230.jpeg)
Ah dry up, the crisp clean air will blow the cobwebs away ;D
Lets get a Gaaboard sweep stake of when the first snow will be. Its coming.
I vote for Ziggy to sort it out. Thanks mate.
Bar last year we imo have had a long run of mild winters and are due some cold ones. Maybe it is "nostalgia" but winters seemed to be colder when I was younger.
Quote from: Canalman on October 25, 2010, 01:39:06 PM
Bar last year we imo have had a long run of mild winters and are due some cold ones. Maybe it is "nostalgia" but winters seemed to be colder when I was younger.
You just had a skirt on so was bound to be colder ;D ;D
Quote from: Canalman on October 25, 2010, 01:39:06 PM
Bar last year we imo have had a long run of mild winters and are due some cold ones. Maybe it is "nostalgia" but winters seemed to be colder when I was younger.
Probably because you were outside more when younger now your sitting up in a central heated office. You were cold when young out standing for the bus in the mornings. Similar to people who say 'you don't see frog spawn anymore I used to see it all the time when I was young' you just aren't jumping about rivers anymore.
Anyone living in the more rural parts of Cavan have been told to stock up on food,water and fuel as this winter is expected to be worse than last years :-[
Quote from: beer baron on October 25, 2010, 01:47:47 PM
Anyone living in the more rural parts of Cavan have been told to stock up on food,water and fuel as this winter is expected to be worse than last years :-[
ASDA have great deals on drink at the minute. Best stock up just in case your trapped indoors with the woman.
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 25, 2010, 12:20:08 PM
Hope you have plenty of the good stuff
(http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-3908230.jpeg)
What's that, Harney droppings?
Quote from: muppet on October 25, 2010, 02:08:22 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 25, 2010, 12:20:08 PM
Hope you have plenty of the good stuff
(http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-3908230.jpeg)
What's that, Harney droppings?
:D :D :D
Quote from: beer baron on October 25, 2010, 01:47:47 PM
Anyone living in the more rural parts of Cavan have been told to stock up on food,water and fuel as this winter is expected to be worse than last years :-[
Is it also because FF are going to ride all over everyone in the budget so you better get it now while you have money in your pockets!!!
Quote from: muppet on October 25, 2010, 02:08:22 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 25, 2010, 12:20:08 PM
Hope you have plenty of the good stuff
(http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-3908230.jpeg)
What's that, Harney droppings?
AZ's Porn...
Now that's good turf
Winter approaching = ski time!!
One holiday booked to Italy, another about to be booked to France.
I love the winter.
At this rate I'm starting to think this pick should in fact have been the inaugural "Nally Stand's Caption Competition" #1
Keep 'er lit :D (pardon the pun!)
Quote from: Rois on October 25, 2010, 02:36:29 PM
Winter approaching = ski time!!
One holiday booked to Italy, another about to be booked to France.
I love the winter.
Where's a good ski resort? and cheap?!
Never skied before? Go to Andorra, saw a holiday in the travel agent window this morn - £200 self catering for w/c 8 Jan, then add about £200 for lift pass and ski hire and a bit more if you need lessons. As cheap as you'll get.
Going to France in Jan for £450 plus lift pass and ski hire on top. Cheap for what you get but you could def do it soooo much cheaper, I just want a bit of luxury.
-6 phew
That's cold. What part of the country are you from?
Quote from: Berlin on October 25, 2010, 03:08:29 PM
-6 phew
That's cold. What part of the country are you from?
Donaghmore.
Funny I was going to say you must be from Birr. You're only a good spit away from the place there in Donaghmore. I love the cold winter spells.
Quote from: Berlin on October 25, 2010, 03:20:15 PM
Funny I was going to say you must be from Birr. You're only a good spit away from the place there in Donaghmore. I love the cold winter spells.
Classic. :D
-6 this morning on the eastern shores of Lough Neagh. Not feckin November yet too.
Time to buy the next generation snow chains.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wed6GATc5Is&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Quote from: ONeill on October 25, 2010, 03:41:45 PM
-6 this morning on the eastern shores of Lough Neagh. Not feckin November yet too.
Yep was desperate. Took my banger of a car about 5 attempts to start >:(
Didn't think it got down to -6 already
Quote from: Rois on October 25, 2010, 02:36:29 PM
Winter approaching = ski time!!
One holiday booked to Italy, another about to be booked to France.
I love the winter.
Not for me
Winter time = find some where warm
Looking at Cyprus,Canary Islands & Miami
Skiing is a high risk of injury & injury is last thing i want over the Winter months
Quote from: tyrone girl on October 25, 2010, 04:32:23 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 25, 2010, 03:41:45 PM
-6 this morning on the eastern shores of Lough Neagh. Not feckin November yet too.
Yep was desperate. Took my banger of a car about 5 attempts to start >:(
Can mind having to run an old Clio I used to have down the hill every morning to get it going.
Quote from: ross4life on October 25, 2010, 04:40:20 PM
Didn't think it got down to -6 already
Quote from: Rois on October 25, 2010, 02:36:29 PM
Winter approaching = ski time!!
One holiday booked to Italy, another about to be booked to France.
I love the winter.
Not for me
Winter time = find some where warm
Looking at Cyprus,Canary Islands & Miami
Skiing is a high risk of injury & injury is last thing i want over the Winter months
Believe it Ross.
Love the cold weather.
Don't know what ye are complaining about anyway,most of ye have nice cosy warm offices or classrooms to go to for work.
I always find it funny where I hear of a place sending the staff home because the heating isn't working,shower of wimps the lot of ye.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:14:44 PM
Love the cold weather.
Don't know what ye are complaining about anyway,most of ye have nice cosy warm offices or classrooms to go to for work.
I always find it funny where I hear of a place sending the staff home because the heating isn't working,shower of wimps the lot of ye.
I expect to be sent home from work if there is no punjana tea bags left on a cold morning.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:14:44 PM
Love the cold weather.
Don't know what ye are complaining about anyway,most of ye have nice cosy warm offices or classrooms to go to for work.
I always find it funny where I hear of a place sending the staff home because the heating isn't working,shower of wimps the lot of ye.
Couple of months working as a Ice road trucker then we would see do you still love the cold weather?
Our caretaker is still walking around in a t-shirt. U might see him in a coat mid december, wish I had his blood.
Quote from: maggie on October 25, 2010, 08:27:24 PM
Our caretaker is still walking around in a t-shirt.
So am I.
I do put on a hoodie in the mornings but once I get working I usually just wear a t shirt.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:14:44 PM
Love the cold weather.
Don't know what ye are complaining about anyway,most of ye have nice cosy warm offices or classrooms to go to for work.
I always find it funny where I hear of a place sending the staff home because the heating isn't working,shower of wimps the lot of ye.
It's ok if you are moving around but not so nice if you are sitting at a desk and it freezing. My workplace is freezing in the mornings but like a furnace come lunch time. Your taking your life in your hands if you dare open a window, the look some of the women give you.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 25, 2010, 08:27:24 PM
Our caretaker is still walking around in a t-shirt.
So am I.
I do put on a hoodie in the mornings but once I get working I usually just wear a t shirt.
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:WoGzQOFLG5QSHM:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Takeo76/Filmes%20Procurados/Raging%20King%20Of%20Boxers/HardBastard.jpg&t=1)
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 25, 2010, 08:27:24 PM
Our caretaker is still walking around in a t-shirt.
So am I.
I do put on a hoodie in the mornings but once I get working I usually just wear a t shirt.
You know winter is here when you post about how fancy dans in offices are complaining about the cold!
Lenihan will be having a big bonfire soon to keep youse warm down there.
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 25, 2010, 08:53:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 25, 2010, 08:27:24 PM
Our caretaker is still walking around in a t-shirt.
So am I.
I do put on a hoodie in the mornings but once I get working I usually just wear a t shirt.
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:WoGzQOFLG5QSHM:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Takeo76/Filmes%20Procurados/Raging%20King%20Of%20Boxers/HardBastard.jpg&t=1)
You should see what I can do with a tooth abscess and a stanley knife blade.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:57:29 PM
Quote from: Nally Stand on October 25, 2010, 08:53:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 08:29:00 PM
Quote from: maggie on October 25, 2010, 08:27:24 PM
Our caretaker is still walking around in a t-shirt.
So am I.
I do put on a hoodie in the mornings but once I get working I usually just wear a t shirt.
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:WoGzQOFLG5QSHM:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v492/Takeo76/Filmes%20Procurados/Raging%20King%20Of%20Boxers/HardBastard.jpg&t=1)
You should see what I can do with a tooth abscess and a stanley knife blade.
A dentist would work out cheaper than a southern electrician!
Middle of spring here and it's 27degrees.....jaysus,it'll soon be betty swollox weather..
11 Degrees this morning. I was better prepared for cold weather with a jumper, soup for first break and a can of de-icer. Sort of disappointed now.
You know winter is 6 weeks away when you see some knob walking about with no jacket on, however a scarf tied in a nice big bow ( and most likely a Tshirt).
Quote from: Gaaman on October 25, 2010, 12:14:29 PM
Today it was minus 6 at 06:30.
I went out this morning and started the car and cleared the windscreen with luke warm water. Came back out and it had frozen over again.
I always found that cool water was better for the windscreen as it takes longer to freeze over again, the trick though is to make sure its only just warm enough to get rid of the ice and that you get the wipers on it straight away
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on October 26, 2010, 10:09:01 AM
You know winter is 6 weeks away when you see some knob walking about with no jacket on, however a scarf tied in a nice big bow ( and most likely a Tshirt).
LOL
Be warned fellas of Ireland. It has been suggested that women tend to look for 'steady' relationships over the winter months. It has something to do with wanting to sit in on the cold nights or something.
Can any ladies on this forum back this claim up?
sure us ladies are always looking a 'steady relationship' regardless of the season. ::)
Quote from: maggie on October 26, 2010, 03:22:16 PM
sure us ladies are always looking a 'steady relationship' regardless of the season. ::)
Stats claim that this is not true. During the summer months 56% of all women would perfer to be single.
Please note 32% of all stats are made up
Quote from: ballinaman on October 26, 2010, 05:45:48 AM
Middle of spring here and it's 27degrees.....jaysus,it'll soon be betty swollox weather..
Jaysus that sounds great! Xmas day laying on the beach down-under is my type of summer :)
Quote from: Gaaman on October 26, 2010, 01:02:10 PM
Be warned fellas of Ireland. It has been suggested that women tend to look for 'steady' relationships over the winter months. It has something to do with wanting to sit in on the cold nights or something.
Can any ladies on this forum back this claim up?
Sit in or Sit on?
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on October 26, 2010, 10:09:01 AM
You know winter is 6 weeks away when you see some knob walking about with no jacket on, however a scarf tied in a nice big bow ( and most likely a Tshirt).
They are just knobs full stop,it doesn't matter what season it is no man should ever wear a scarf in that way..
Can't have a winter thread without a viewing of this chap again :D
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ce3jet.gif)
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 08:58:04 PM
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on October 26, 2010, 10:09:01 AM
You know winter is 6 weeks away when you see some knob walking about with no jacket on, however a scarf tied in a nice big bow ( and most likely a Tshirt).
They are just knobs full stop,it doesn't matter what season it is no man should ever wear a scarf in that way..
We agree on this every winter too. These twats need to take a look at themselves in the mirror before they leave the house.
Quote from: David McKeown on October 26, 2010, 10:17:20 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on October 25, 2010, 12:14:29 PM
Today it was minus 6 at 06:30.
I went out this morning and started the car and cleared the windscreen with luke warm water. Came back out and it had frozen over again.
I always found that cool water was better for the windscreen as it takes longer to freeze over again, the trick though is to make sure its only just warm enough to get rid of the ice and that you get the wipers on it straight away
You must be loaded!! 8) :o aftershave for clearing your windows!!
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Quote from: Gaaman on October 26, 2010, 01:02:10 PM
Be warned fellas of Ireland. It has been suggested that women tend to look for 'steady' relationships over the winter months. It has something to do with wanting to sit in on the cold nights or something.
Can any ladies on this forum back this claim up?
:-\
hmmm i think you could be onto something here!
Quote from: leenie on October 27, 2010, 12:40:16 AM
Quote from: Gaaman on October 26, 2010, 01:02:10 PM
Be warned fellas of Ireland. It has been suggested that women tend to look for 'steady' relationships over the winter months. It has something to do with wanting to sit in on the cold nights or something.
Can any ladies on this forum back this claim up?
:-\
hmmm i think you could be onto something here!
Told yas.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on October 26, 2010, 09:45:58 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 08:58:04 PM
Quote from: Donkeywalloper on October 26, 2010, 10:09:01 AM
You know winter is 6 weeks away when you see some knob walking about with no jacket on, however a scarf tied in a nice big bow ( and most likely a Tshirt).
They are just knobs full stop,it doesn't matter what season it is no man should ever wear a scarf in that way..
We agree on this every winter too. These t**ts need to take a look at themselves in the mirror before they leave the house.
I don't understand. I don't wear a scarf, but being a style ignoramus, I'm fascinated at the suggestion that there's a right and a wrong way to wear one. I can grasp the necessity to wear shoes the only way that makes sense. Socks, too, and you wouldn't put your shirt on upside-down. But a scarf? Why does it matter what way you hang it on your neck? Are there rules for whether you do your shoelaces straight across or criss-crossey?
No so much what way they wear a scarf, whether it be big bow, wrap around or whatever.
My point is more on the fact of wearing a scarf with a t shirt for example. Yes it may be a fashion statement but it defies logic IMO. Next thing some of these buckos will be using moisturiser.
Quote from: David McKeown on October 27, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Is this true or just an old wives tale? Is it a scientific fact that it takes water at 5 degrees longer to reach zero than water at 50 degrees?
I doubt it.
I haven't started many topics in my time and think this could be my last. I constantly keep checking the board to see if there are any updates and if the thread slips down the list I usually post to bring it back to the top. Its turning into a bit of an obcession.
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on October 27, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Is this true or just an old wives tale? Is it a scientific fact that it takes water at 5 degrees longer to reach zero than water at 50 degrees?
I doubt it.
The hot water is more likely to be supercooled. This means that the hot water's temperature is more likely to cool to temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. In the cold non-supercooled water, ice crystals form and float to the top, forming a sheet of ice over the top of the water, creating an insulating layer between the cooler air and the water. This ice sheet also stops evaporation. In the hot water that has become supercooled (thus, no longer hot) the water, when it does freeze, freezes throughout, creating more or less of a slush before freezing solid.
Why is hot water more likely to be supercooled? Because hot water is less likely to contain tiny gas bubbles. Gas bubbles form from dissolved gasses as the water cools. When the hot water was heated, these dissolved gasses may have been driven out. In cold water, ice crystals use the tiny bubbles as starting points for formation (nucleation points). But in the hot water, there are no bubbles, so there aren't as many starting points for the ice crystals.
Quote from: ross4life on October 26, 2010, 09:07:40 PM
Can't have a winter thread without a viewing of this chap again :D
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2ce3jet.gif)
Wow, that is an outrageous slip!!!!!!!!!!! The poor hoor didnt even get his hands down to break his fall!!!!!!
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on October 27, 2010, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on October 27, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Is this true or just an old wives tale? Is it a scientific fact that it takes water at 5 degrees longer to reach zero than water at 50 degrees?
I doubt it.
The hot water is more likely to be supercooled. This means that the hot water's temperature is more likely to cool to temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. In the cold non-supercooled water, ice crystals form and float to the top, forming a sheet of ice over the top of the water, creating an insulating layer between the cooler air and the water. This ice sheet also stops evaporation. In the hot water that has become supercooled (thus, no longer hot) the water, when it does freeze, freezes throughout, creating more or less of a slush before freezing solid.
Why is hot water more likely to be supercooled? Because hot water is less likely to contain tiny gas bubbles. Gas bubbles form from dissolved gasses as the water cools. When the hot water was heated, these dissolved gasses may have been driven out. In cold water, ice crystals use the tiny bubbles as starting points for formation (nucleation points). But in the hot water, there are no bubbles, so there aren't as many starting points for the ice crystals.
Thats me told :D
After a Arctic start to the week it has really become quite mild, even warm in the mornings. At night it is still quite cold though.
I love the big roaring fire in winter time. No football training to be running it. First class.
Quote from: Gaaman on October 28, 2010, 12:36:21 PM
After a Arctic start to the week it has really become quite mild, even warm in the mornings. At night it is still quite cold though.
I love the big roaring fire in winter time. No football training to be running it. First class.
So what's the most economical at the moment, coal or logs for my stove?
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on October 27, 2010, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on October 27, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Is this true or just an old wives tale? Is it a scientific fact that it takes water at 5 degrees longer to reach zero than water at 50 degrees?
I doubt it.
The hot water is more likely to be supercooled. This means that the hot water's temperature is more likely to cool to temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. In the cold non-supercooled water, ice crystals form and float to the top, forming a sheet of ice over the top of the water, creating an insulating layer between the cooler air and the water. This ice sheet also stops evaporation. In the hot water that has become supercooled (thus, no longer hot) the water, when it does freeze, freezes throughout, creating more or less of a slush before freezing solid.
Why is hot water more likely to be supercooled? Because hot water is less likely to contain tiny gas bubbles. Gas bubbles form from dissolved gasses as the water cools. When the hot water was heated, these dissolved gasses may have been driven out. In cold water, ice crystals use the tiny bubbles as starting points for formation (nucleation points). But in the hot water, there are no bubbles, so there aren't as many starting points for the ice crystals.
Thats me told :D
I'll have to bow to you on this one, all I know is thats its known as the mpemba effect and we did an experiment to show it in alevel physics with water at 35C and water at 5C. The only reason for the experiment was the teacher wishing to prove we should use cooler water to defrost our windscreens
Heavy rain here for past few days. A lot of water lying on the road this morning. Couple more days of this and we could see some serious flooding like last November.
Quote from: David McKeown on October 28, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on October 27, 2010, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on October 27, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Is this true or just an old wives tale? Is it a scientific fact that it takes water at 5 degrees longer to reach zero than water at 50 degrees?
I doubt it.
The hot water is more likely to be supercooled. This means that the hot water's temperature is more likely to cool to temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. In the cold non-supercooled water, ice crystals form and float to the top, forming a sheet of ice over the top of the water, creating an insulating layer between the cooler air and the water. This ice sheet also stops evaporation. In the hot water that has become supercooled (thus, no longer hot) the water, when it does freeze, freezes throughout, creating more or less of a slush before freezing solid.
Why is hot water more likely to be supercooled? Because hot water is less likely to contain tiny gas bubbles. Gas bubbles form from dissolved gasses as the water cools. When the hot water was heated, these dissolved gasses may have been driven out. In cold water, ice crystals use the tiny bubbles as starting points for formation (nucleation points). But in the hot water, there are no bubbles, so there aren't as many starting points for the ice crystals.
Thats me told :D
I'll have to bow to you on this one, all I know is thats its known as the mpemba effect and we did an experiment to show it in alevel physics with water at 35C and water at 5C. The only reason for the experiment was the teacher wishing to prove we should use cooler water to defrost our windscreens
Does this explain the formation of hailstones in warmer climates/weather versus snow in colder ones?
Quote from: johnneycool on October 28, 2010, 01:57:00 PM
Quote from: Gaaman on October 28, 2010, 12:36:21 PM
After a Arctic start to the week it has really become quite mild, even warm in the mornings. At night it is still quite cold though.
I love the big roaring fire in winter time. No football training to be running it. First class.
So what's the most economical at the moment, coal or logs for my stove?
I use mostly logs but I always put a shallow layer of coal on top to put a 'crust' on the fire. I find a roaring fire is inefficient as most of the heat is going up the chimney. Best to keep a good heat ticking over and not consuming a pile of sticks.
Quote from: muppet on November 02, 2010, 10:48:56 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on October 28, 2010, 02:17:46 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on October 27, 2010, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: EC Unique on October 27, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on October 27, 2010, 12:22:42 AM
Just trying to illustrate that warm water freezes quicker but I'd say the alcohol in cool water probably helps
Is this true or just an old wives tale? Is it a scientific fact that it takes water at 5 degrees longer to reach zero than water at 50 degrees?
I doubt it.
The hot water is more likely to be supercooled. This means that the hot water's temperature is more likely to cool to temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. In the cold non-supercooled water, ice crystals form and float to the top, forming a sheet of ice over the top of the water, creating an insulating layer between the cooler air and the water. This ice sheet also stops evaporation. In the hot water that has become supercooled (thus, no longer hot) the water, when it does freeze, freezes throughout, creating more or less of a slush before freezing solid.
Why is hot water more likely to be supercooled? Because hot water is less likely to contain tiny gas bubbles. Gas bubbles form from dissolved gasses as the water cools. When the hot water was heated, these dissolved gasses may have been driven out. In cold water, ice crystals use the tiny bubbles as starting points for formation (nucleation points). But in the hot water, there are no bubbles, so there aren't as many starting points for the ice crystals.
Thats me told :D
I'll have to bow to you on this one, all I know is thats its known as the mpemba effect and we did an experiment to show it in alevel physics with water at 35C and water at 5C. The only reason for the experiment was the teacher wishing to prove we should use cooler water to defrost our windscreens
Does this explain the formation of hailstones in warmer climates/weather versus snow in colder ones?
You are absolutely spot on fella.
The hailstones are raindrops that pass though a belt of air with a strong updraft. The water passing through this belt has to be supercooled to form hailstones. The more turbulence up there the bigger they are. Which is why thunder storms are ideal for hailstone formation.
And then the boyos become too big for the air pressure to hold them and they fall.
I need to get out more.
Quote from: caughtredhanded on November 02, 2010, 11:21:29 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on October 28, 2010, 01:57:00 PM
Quote from: Gaaman on October 28, 2010, 12:36:21 PM
After a Arctic start to the week it has really become quite mild, even warm in the mornings. At night it is still quite cold though.
I love the big roaring fire in winter time. No football training to be running it. First class.
So what's the most economical at the moment, coal or logs for my stove?
I use mostly logs but I always put a shallow layer of coal on top to put a 'crust' on the fire. I find a roaring fire is inefficient as most of the heat is going up the chimney. Best to keep a good heat ticking over and not consuming a pile of sticks.
Here is a person that knows their fires.