Road to Nowheresville

No Tomasz on Country Tracks yesterday, so a forecast from back in the day-- July this year. The Schaf is very smart-caj here (it’s all the rage y’know):



Thanks to pj8210 for the video.

[“Forthcoming rant” alert]

I was surfing an internet forum yesterday, and the topic of conversation was about our Weather God {i}.

There are people *still* giving him grief about the Nowheresville incident {ii}-- it’s been two-and-half years-- that’s a long time for even a Scot to hold a minor grudge against a stranger {iii}.

I’m amazed that people still insist on taking him out of context over that comment. I can understand some SNP {iv} types putting spin on it; the main complaint is that Tomasz’s unfortunate comment reflects an England-centric attitude of the English (Tomasz is Polish, duh) and the alleged parochial nature of the BBC; would the Tomasz be talking about weather in Scotland, if the latter were true?

Tomasz gave an explanation and a sincere apology for the remark {v}; what else do his detractors want, for him to be burnt as a wicker man? I think people still begrudging Tomasz for this incident ought to get some perspective and a sense of humour. I suspect they are just jealous that so many people adore him, and take their 'issues' out on him.

Polemic ends

{i} One of many threads about Tomasz, it has to be said. Generally complimentary… a few non-fans, I suspect it must be very cold where they are.
{ii} Yes I know, an inherent irony in my bringing it up on here!
{iii} Only messing, I have Scottish relatives-- post-modern stereotyping, innit.
{iv} Does such really adavance their cause? Besides I would’ve thought the SNP would have better things to do than picking on Tomasz, such as running Scotland.
{v} http://news.bbc.co.uk/nolpda/ifs_news/hi/newsid_6379000/6379935.stm

Tomasz saves the day

Tomasz swept in with a fun-packed News At One bulletin today. Firstly there was reportedly a mini-tornado {i} over SE England yesterday. It's been very turbulent this week, "as I said yesterday-- it's autumn full-throttle"; commented Tomasz with a smirk and side glance to the camera {ii}.

Still, Tomasz was "pleased" that Highland Scotland and the Western Isles were having nicer weather. I would really hope the miseri... er... good citizens of the latter would've forgiven him for Nowheresvillegate by now {iii}. After all the Ilse of Man is always snubbed by the BBC forecasters, you don't hear Tony Brown assembling a Tynwald lynch-mob/wicker man do you? The Manx have enough grace to leave The Schaf alone {v}

Tomasz made a commendable socio-historical remark about bonfire night: "I know some of you will have it at the weekend, but those of you who are more traditional, the weather tomorrow night...". Quite right, it ought to be just November 5th and maybe the nearest Saturday-- not half the bloody autumn {iv}! Some these fireworks they let off, are like SAM missiles [/rant]

At the end of the forecast, Tomasz was worried about reptitive nature of his forecasts this week. I wouldn't worry our Tomasz, we could listen to you go on for hours.

Double-bill here, 10:55 and 13:28... the former sees Tomasz "saving the day". Doesn't he always.



{i} No size-ist jokes please, or "staturist"-- or whatever the PC term is this week.
{ii} Could that be an olbique sign, that he reads this blog/drivel? If so, I am touched-- I won't say where.
{iii} Mountains, molehills ["Vic Reeves" voice]: They wouldn't let it lie!
{iv} I really shouldn't swear-- there may be sailors about.
{v} "Traa dy liooar", innit

Tomasz's ferocious wind

It would appear Tomasz has taken a much-deserved holiday this week, so a delve into the archives... well a couple of weeks ago anyway!

Tomasz was expressing grave concern about gale-force winds over "Nowheresville", a catherine wheel of air no less. And remember kids, don't stick your head out of a car window at 80mph...


With thanks to Toptellyfan