North Sea weather this winter

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John Eacott How dare you, Sir! The ultimate insult, implying that I'm a tree-hugger.

I'm a paid-up member of the GW = Bollocks Society. While GW might be "measurable" by some scientists with vested interests, I'll go to my grave comforted by the certainty that the activities of mankind have a negligible effect on climate.

Many top scientists have distanced themselves from the whole ridiculous GW gravy train.

But I'm also certain, having spent half my life in tropical parts and having enjoyed top quality lightning, that I have hankered for it after moving to this god-forsaken climate. Not that I would want to fly through active Cbs, you understand.

It is with some pleasure that I have witnessed the gradually increasing frequency of lightning in these latitudes. However I'm acutely aware that such assertions could give succour to the misguided and gullible GW faithful.

Yes, I do agree with other postings that we have things far more easy these days than when I started on the North Sea over 3 decades ago. The old "sticky bun" remains queen of the offshore skies and an excellent mistress to teach the underlying skills for this challenging environment.