It is a stereotype that the English are obsessed with the weather, but in my experience it is the US that leads the field, with an index for everything. When I have been there in the past I love watching the weather channel. However much we in England grumble however, we dont get weather that can be dangerous like the extremes that the US and others get, so its understandable I guess. Like everyone I enjoy warm weather, but I dont tolerate very hot temperatures well. Im holidaying in Arizona in September and Im not sure how Im going to get on, but Im sure the landscape will make the trip worthwhile. When I see what hot, dry weather and forest fires have done there recently Im glad I live in cool, temperate London. All I ask is to be able to sit in the garden sipping a cocktail at the end of a long day, for at least a couple of months of the year.
lee269
PS In case you didnt guess the Reuters this is not my work - just an unattributed email doing the rounds here.