the very best forecasting service in one of the most difficult environments on earth.
One recalls a metman many years ago (Linton-on-Ouse? Syerston?) theorising that "British Unflappability" was a direct result of our notoriously unpredictable weather. On the principle that if we put up with the weather, nothing much else will faze us.
Seems reasonable to me - can't imagine what excitable Italians (other national stereotypes are available) would do in the face of our weather.
