The wonders of modern technology here, as Tomasz gets an unexpected heckle from his watch during a piece on snow in the USA...
https://twitter.com/bbcweather/status/1200078178808713216
And it would be *that* news presenter he's speaking with. I reckon Mr McCoy tampered with the watch for shits and giggles (as da kidz say)-- that's my theory and I'm sticking to it.
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28 Nov 2019
3 Jan 2014
Photobombing
There have been three buzzwords this year {i}: "Twerk", "selfie" and "photobomb".
Twitter users will know that Tomasz is fond of the occasional selfie-- many of us are fond of his selfies too. I suspect Tomasz likes to twerk as well; I'm sure in moments of fevered imagination, we can envisage his doing so (or if you're from Yorkshire, it's what Tomasz goes to the BBC for)
It appears that today Tomasz photobombed the news studio. For the unintiated, it's when somebody is capturing a photo or film, and something or somebody unwittingly looms large in the background. No prizes for guessing who one of the newscasters is, in this shot...
Squint carefully, and one can see The Schaf is sprinting down an aisle in the background. Simon McCoy of course is the newscaster on the right.
{i} Possbily four: Has "hub" become the new "sustainable", in Whitehall waffle? Answers on a postcard.
Twitter users will know that Tomasz is fond of the occasional selfie-- many of us are fond of his selfies too. I suspect Tomasz likes to twerk as well; I'm sure in moments of fevered imagination, we can envisage his doing so (or if you're from Yorkshire, it's what Tomasz goes to the BBC for)
It appears that today Tomasz photobombed the news studio. For the unintiated, it's when somebody is capturing a photo or film, and something or somebody unwittingly looms large in the background. No prizes for guessing who one of the newscasters is, in this shot...
Squint carefully, and one can see The Schaf is sprinting down an aisle in the background. Simon McCoy of course is the newscaster on the right.
{i} Possbily four: Has "hub" become the new "sustainable", in Whitehall waffle? Answers on a postcard.
23 Dec 2010
Annual horribilis
First of all...
"Wesolych swiat bozego narodzenia" to Tomasz and all my readers.
There was a programme on the other night, called Comedy Annual 2010, presented by that well-known comedian Philip Schofield-- our Tomasz featured. Sadly the script let him down badly, as much as I like Schofer. Firstly he claimed the weather was too much "for an over-worked weatherman". Overworked as The Schaf may have been, it was actually a cheeky (and supposedly off-camera) response to Simon Coy's waggish words.
Then Schofer mused that Tomasz (with his middle finger), was showing us how much snow we were going to get. Except the incident happened in August; even in these days of global-warming, we don't usually get snow in the middle summer. Ah well Pip, you did the best you could. Perhaps in the futre, it would be best to leave such shows to family-friendly comics, such as Frankie Boyle.
Anyway enough of *that* incident, a message from His Lovliness:
Wanted to wish you all a good Christmas. Keep watching BBC Weather for all the latest on this crazy winter...come rain, snow, ice, hail or shine!
I, myself, will be away for the festivities. Recently, I've been somewhat under the weather so I've only been popping on the box every now and then. In the meantime there's always Twitter...Happy Holidays All!
Szczęśliwego nowego roku to all, let's hope 2011 is a little better than this year. I also hope 2011 will be a bright dawn for Tomasz.
Finally, some preparation of you have elderly relatives visiting...
"Wesolych swiat bozego narodzenia" to Tomasz and all my readers.
There was a programme on the other night, called Comedy Annual 2010, presented by that well-known comedian Philip Schofield-- our Tomasz featured. Sadly the script let him down badly, as much as I like Schofer. Firstly he claimed the weather was too much "for an over-worked weatherman". Overworked as The Schaf may have been, it was actually a cheeky (and supposedly off-camera) response to Simon Coy's waggish words.
Then Schofer mused that Tomasz (with his middle finger), was showing us how much snow we were going to get. Except the incident happened in August; even in these days of global-warming, we don't usually get snow in the middle summer. Ah well Pip, you did the best you could. Perhaps in the futre, it would be best to leave such shows to family-friendly comics, such as Frankie Boyle.
Anyway enough of *that* incident, a message from His Lovliness:
Wanted to wish you all a good Christmas. Keep watching BBC Weather for all the latest on this crazy winter...come rain, snow, ice, hail or shine!
I, myself, will be away for the festivities. Recently, I've been somewhat under the weather so I've only been popping on the box every now and then. In the meantime there's always Twitter...Happy Holidays All!
Szczęśliwego nowego roku to all, let's hope 2011 is a little better than this year. I also hope 2011 will be a bright dawn for Tomasz.
Finally, some preparation of you have elderly relatives visiting...
19 Nov 2010
A rose, is a rose...
A few adorable moments from The Schaf today: He was doing his bit for 'charidee' today, wearing a small Pudsey bear badge on his suit, for Children In Need.
Naturally this attracted comment from Simone, who asked Tomasz to show it off (the badge that is)-- before heckling him! Mr McCoy just can't resist, can he? Still, we got a close-up of Tomasz, so I won't complain...
Don't worry Tomasz, you bring sunshine to everyone's life. For News At One, Tomasz changed his groovy floral-pattern purple tie, for a white spotted-pattern one-- matching Pudsey's eye-bandage. Louise Minchin called him "fashionable"! I think it's great that Tomasz went to that effort; if anybody get can viewers to donate generously {i}, then it's The Schaf.
In other news, Emma Crosby had trouble pronouncing His Loveliness's name. He kindly commented that "she wasn't the first", and wistfully remarked that his name had given him "trouble" throughout his life {ii}.
Aaah poor Tomasz well I think it's a superb name, distinctive and cool-- one we don't forget for all the right reasons. My heart melts at its very mention. Besides, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
So who is cuter-- Pudsey Bear or Tomasz? Only one way to find out.... fiiiiiight!{iii}
On serious note, if you wish to donate to Children In Need, please confer
www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey and the number is:
03457 33 22 33
Since Tomasz has made an effort to advertise CIN, who are we to refuse? I'm sure you can raise something substantial for him.
PS: Many thanks to Terratec for his amazing work.
{i} I'm talking money here, nothing 'medical'
{ii} I can see the Daily Wail now: "Polish-born Weatherman flusters newspresent with Austrian surname, before disrepecting viewers with a garish tie and badge in sickening charity stunt"
{iii} I merely evoke the playful of spirit of Harry Hill, I don't condone violence between charity mascots and weather forecasters.
Naturally this attracted comment from Simone, who asked Tomasz to show it off (the badge that is)-- before heckling him! Mr McCoy just can't resist, can he? Still, we got a close-up of Tomasz, so I won't complain...
Don't worry Tomasz, you bring sunshine to everyone's life. For News At One, Tomasz changed his groovy floral-pattern purple tie, for a white spotted-pattern one-- matching Pudsey's eye-bandage. Louise Minchin called him "fashionable"! I think it's great that Tomasz went to that effort; if anybody get can viewers to donate generously {i}, then it's The Schaf.
In other news, Emma Crosby had trouble pronouncing His Loveliness's name. He kindly commented that "she wasn't the first", and wistfully remarked that his name had given him "trouble" throughout his life {ii}.
Aaah poor Tomasz well I think it's a superb name, distinctive and cool-- one we don't forget for all the right reasons. My heart melts at its very mention. Besides, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
So who is cuter-- Pudsey Bear or Tomasz? Only one way to find out.... fiiiiiight!{iii}
On serious note, if you wish to donate to Children In Need, please confer
www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey and the number is:
03457 33 22 33
Since Tomasz has made an effort to advertise CIN, who are we to refuse? I'm sure you can raise something substantial for him.
PS: Many thanks to Terratec for his amazing work.
{i} I'm talking money here, nothing 'medical'
{ii} I can see the Daily Wail now: "Polish-born Weatherman flusters newspresent with Austrian surname, before disrepecting viewers with a garish tie and badge in sickening charity stunt"
{iii} I merely evoke the playful of spirit of Harry Hill, I don't condone violence between charity mascots and weather forecasters.
3 Nov 2010
Tomasz's damb squib
Tomasz was put in his place today, being strictly told there was "no time for chit-chat"; perhaps just as well, since Simone was co-presenting at that moment. Possibly why the gallery were laughing at the diktat, no bromance banter for Tomasz and Simon.
At lunchtime he chuckled at having to effectively repeat his forecast from yesterday.
Then talked of things being "moist", and things being a "damp sqib". I was having my lunch at the time, and I almost choked on my growler.
At lunchtime he chuckled at having to effectively repeat his forecast from yesterday.
Then talked of things being "moist", and things being a "damp sqib". I was having my lunch at the time, and I almost choked on my growler.
2 Nov 2010
Tomasz's flirting
Terratec to thank for the following double-bill. First off Simon McCoy wished Tomasz a cheery good morning, no persiflage these days; understandable given past events, but shame really.
Still we had Tomasz with a nice layer of stubble and talking about temperatures not being way above normal, but "waaaaaaaay" above average-- that's emphasis for you. On a shallower note; is it my imagination, or is Tomasz's suit struggling to contain his biceps these days?
Later on we had superb onomatopoeia from Tomasz: "Miserly, murky and mild" conditions-- so poetic. In another forecast, he talked of air-systems "flirting" with the UK!
Certainly plenty of fieldfares came in around my way the other Sunday-- feasting on the berry bushes along the Grantham Canal. The number of fieldfares, redwing and waxwings coming in from Nordic countries, depends on the berry crop up there. If there's has been a low yield (owing to a harsh autumn), they flock here in greater numbers.
Fieldfares make a "chack-chack" call rather like a football rattle, and are usually in flocks of a dozen to twenty. Redwings are smaller than our song thrushes, and have a distinctive white line across the eye. Waxwings are rare, but are the prettiest: Mostly pink with a distinctive crest; with black, white and red wings.
So keep an eye and ear out, when walking near berry bushes in the coming weeks!
Still we had Tomasz with a nice layer of stubble and talking about temperatures not being way above normal, but "waaaaaaaay" above average-- that's emphasis for you. On a shallower note; is it my imagination, or is Tomasz's suit struggling to contain his biceps these days?
Later on we had superb onomatopoeia from Tomasz: "Miserly, murky and mild" conditions-- so poetic. In another forecast, he talked of air-systems "flirting" with the UK!
Certainly plenty of fieldfares came in around my way the other Sunday-- feasting on the berry bushes along the Grantham Canal. The number of fieldfares, redwing and waxwings coming in from Nordic countries, depends on the berry crop up there. If there's has been a low yield (owing to a harsh autumn), they flock here in greater numbers.
Fieldfares make a "chack-chack" call rather like a football rattle, and are usually in flocks of a dozen to twenty. Redwings are smaller than our song thrushes, and have a distinctive white line across the eye. Waxwings are rare, but are the prettiest: Mostly pink with a distinctive crest; with black, white and red wings.
So keep an eye and ear out, when walking near berry bushes in the coming weeks!
13 Oct 2010
Sad news
A rather sombre note today. I apologise in adavance for the length of this post, it may be my last for a while...
If a certain report is true, it appears that Tomasz is to taken away from presenting duties and given a backroom job instead-- along with Rob McElwee and Phil McAvery. This (reportedly) is owing to cost-cutting measures on the part of the Met Office-- and with BBC input no doubt.
Here is said article. I must give you a health warning first, it's from the Daily Mail (where else), so keep the Optrex at hand....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1320129/BBC-axe-3-weather-presenters-including-Tomasz-Schafernaker-cost-cutting-drive.html
If cut-backs have to be made, I can perhaps understand the rationale for Rob McElwee and Phil Avery, given they are nearer retirement age than the others. I would stress I have nothing against them personally: I rather like Rob's wry style and dry asides. Phil has a very clear broadcasting voice, and gives authoritative forecasts-- so it will be a shame to see them disappear.
Of course my focus is on Tomasz, and I am sad to hear this news-- as well as bemused. Lest we forget, Tomasz won a TRIC award earlier this year, with full praise from his BBC and Met Office superiors-- and rightly so. All the BBC weather-presenters had to re-apply for the job; despite his popularity and award, he didn't cut the grade for broadcasting to the nation. Oh my days.
You'll notice the DM here is making snide remarks about him, calling him "gaffe-prone", "controversial" and "Polish-born" {i}. Apparently in the Daily Mail's world, somebody posing in "skimpy" {ii} shorts for a gay magazine (the decadence), is "controversial". I can only imagine that their journalists have not been down to beach or swimming-pool recently.
I really hope Tomasz's superiors haven't made this decision on Tomasz's supposedly 'frequent' gaffes, given that all his fellow forecasters (not just Phil or Rob) make errors occasionally. Tomasz's gaffes come to the fore because of the way he adorably reacts, plus Terratec and I flag them up-- to right-thinking people's amusement. His "obscene" middle-finger gesture... admittedly not advisable, but it he's not exactly Frank Bough, is he? Besides the BBC/Met Office didn't sack Michael Fish or Bill Giles, for failing to predict a massive gale that flattened half of Southeast England 23 years ago this month.
I think it's a crazy decision-- because Tomasz is undoubtedly popular. He has thousands of followers on Facebook, this blog gets over hundred hits most days {iii}, he got plenty support after the middle-finger incident and most intelligent posters write nice things about him on Youtube {iv}.
Even on the DM's comments pages, there were nice comments for Tomasz. Usually they are replete with absolutist comments with certain words written LIKE THIS, to signal that unironic hyperbole and a lack of perspective are contained therein; accusing something of [insert supposed threat] gone mad, without realising they are equally mad (if more so).
Of course there were some people on certain forums who took schadenfreude at the news about Tomasz, we can't have weather presenters being exceedingly handsome and having personalities (especially if they are quirky {v}), can we now? Others were taking the General Cheeseburger approach to all Beeb weather-forecasts: "Round them up, put them in a field and bomb the bastards".
However there were some kind souls stating that Tomasz brightens their days, and he's adorable. Puce-face DM-readers and green-eyed monsters seem to forget that beyond the occasional infamous gaffe, Tomasz does a superb job; he presents the weather in an entertaining way and doesn't dumb down.
Even though his Facebook-followers lament his absence when he's not for a few days, his superiors allegedly think he's not good for onscreen presenting-- apparently giving the nebulous reason of not having "team-leadership" skills. I'd like to the criteria for this! He certainly leads his 'team' of viewers well, I'd imagine his Facebook feedback is only the tip of the iceberg. Perhaps Tomasz is *too* charismatic?
Speaking of which, this has got me wondering. Is there some ulterior reasoning behind all this? In the time I've been doing this blog, Tomasz has: Got himself an agent, posed for Attitude, set-up his own professional website, done a mammoth bike-ride, set up his own Facebook page, blog plus publicised his Twitter, appeared on prime-time Saturday telly and has developed a very distinctive presenting style. He has culviated a cult following, and rightly so.
Perhaps he saw this decision coming, and these recent 'showbiz' forays, are an indication of preparing for the future. I have had a few emails of late suggesting that Tomasz wouldn't stay within the realms of weather-forecasting for much longer, perhaps these prophesies were informed than I could ever know.
The most worrying part of the article is, that "at least [sic] two of them were later offered jobs as 'team leaders' in a production role". I hope one was Tomasz, it doesn't say of course, although the focus of the article was omniously on His Loveliness.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1320129/BBC-axe-3-weather-presenters-including-Tomasz-Schafernaker-cost-cutting-drive.html#ixzz12Ga0LXMg
I can't see somebody of The Schaf's calibre and immense talent disappearing off screens for long. Not least because of protest from us devotees, but see I can many a canny telly producer approaching his agent for gigs! Somebody who will appreciate his talents, and not see him shunted off to back office somewhere (that's if the DM has got its story straight).
He could possibly end up on ITV, Five, Channel 4 or Sky of course. He could even wind up at a BBC region (probably not Scotland!); I doubt at BBC East Midlands, who have a plethora of presenters-- including the Des Coleman (for it is he). So I doubt he will be moving down the road from me soon (damn!)
I just want to wish Tomasz all the best whatever he does in the future (again if the DM article is true?), it would be a shame if he didn't brighten up our screens once again. What will Simon McCoy do?
Some sad blighters out there may not be able to handle gorgeous people with charisma and warmth, but here at the The Schaf we can worship him!
I do apologise to Tomasz and anybody else if any of the details from the article aren't accurate, please feel free to pass comment-- especially if The Divine One himself is reading!
{i} Yeah bloody foreigner/immigrant. Come over, here stealing our jobs...
{ii} Showing too much ankle probably
{iii} I doubt that's because of my scribings!
{iv} The ones who aren't semi-literate, and know the correct meaning of the word "fail". It means to not succeed at all, rather than a minor slip-up.
{v} Sad to see Dan Corbett getting stick on those comments too. Where would be without his "finishing numbers" and "pic-nic basket". Those who diss Dan, can "whoosh" right off.
If a certain report is true, it appears that Tomasz is to taken away from presenting duties and given a backroom job instead-- along with Rob McElwee and Phil McAvery. This (reportedly) is owing to cost-cutting measures on the part of the Met Office-- and with BBC input no doubt.
Here is said article. I must give you a health warning first, it's from the Daily Mail (where else), so keep the Optrex at hand....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1320129/BBC-axe-3-weather-presenters-including-Tomasz-Schafernaker-cost-cutting-drive.html
If cut-backs have to be made, I can perhaps understand the rationale for Rob McElwee and Phil Avery, given they are nearer retirement age than the others. I would stress I have nothing against them personally: I rather like Rob's wry style and dry asides. Phil has a very clear broadcasting voice, and gives authoritative forecasts-- so it will be a shame to see them disappear.
Of course my focus is on Tomasz, and I am sad to hear this news-- as well as bemused. Lest we forget, Tomasz won a TRIC award earlier this year, with full praise from his BBC and Met Office superiors-- and rightly so. All the BBC weather-presenters had to re-apply for the job; despite his popularity and award, he didn't cut the grade for broadcasting to the nation. Oh my days.
You'll notice the DM here is making snide remarks about him, calling him "gaffe-prone", "controversial" and "Polish-born" {i}. Apparently in the Daily Mail's world, somebody posing in "skimpy" {ii} shorts for a gay magazine (the decadence), is "controversial". I can only imagine that their journalists have not been down to beach or swimming-pool recently.
I really hope Tomasz's superiors haven't made this decision on Tomasz's supposedly 'frequent' gaffes, given that all his fellow forecasters (not just Phil or Rob) make errors occasionally. Tomasz's gaffes come to the fore because of the way he adorably reacts, plus Terratec and I flag them up-- to right-thinking people's amusement. His "obscene" middle-finger gesture... admittedly not advisable, but it he's not exactly Frank Bough, is he? Besides the BBC/Met Office didn't sack Michael Fish or Bill Giles, for failing to predict a massive gale that flattened half of Southeast England 23 years ago this month.
I think it's a crazy decision-- because Tomasz is undoubtedly popular. He has thousands of followers on Facebook, this blog gets over hundred hits most days {iii}, he got plenty support after the middle-finger incident and most intelligent posters write nice things about him on Youtube {iv}.
Even on the DM's comments pages, there were nice comments for Tomasz. Usually they are replete with absolutist comments with certain words written LIKE THIS, to signal that unironic hyperbole and a lack of perspective are contained therein; accusing something of [insert supposed threat] gone mad, without realising they are equally mad (if more so).
Of course there were some people on certain forums who took schadenfreude at the news about Tomasz, we can't have weather presenters being exceedingly handsome and having personalities (especially if they are quirky {v}), can we now? Others were taking the General Cheeseburger approach to all Beeb weather-forecasts: "Round them up, put them in a field and bomb the bastards".
However there were some kind souls stating that Tomasz brightens their days, and he's adorable. Puce-face DM-readers and green-eyed monsters seem to forget that beyond the occasional infamous gaffe, Tomasz does a superb job; he presents the weather in an entertaining way and doesn't dumb down.
Even though his Facebook-followers lament his absence when he's not for a few days, his superiors allegedly think he's not good for onscreen presenting-- apparently giving the nebulous reason of not having "team-leadership" skills. I'd like to the criteria for this! He certainly leads his 'team' of viewers well, I'd imagine his Facebook feedback is only the tip of the iceberg. Perhaps Tomasz is *too* charismatic?
Speaking of which, this has got me wondering. Is there some ulterior reasoning behind all this? In the time I've been doing this blog, Tomasz has: Got himself an agent, posed for Attitude, set-up his own professional website, done a mammoth bike-ride, set up his own Facebook page, blog plus publicised his Twitter, appeared on prime-time Saturday telly and has developed a very distinctive presenting style. He has culviated a cult following, and rightly so.
Perhaps he saw this decision coming, and these recent 'showbiz' forays, are an indication of preparing for the future. I have had a few emails of late suggesting that Tomasz wouldn't stay within the realms of weather-forecasting for much longer, perhaps these prophesies were informed than I could ever know.
The most worrying part of the article is, that "at least [sic] two of them were later offered jobs as 'team leaders' in a production role". I hope one was Tomasz, it doesn't say of course, although the focus of the article was omniously on His Loveliness.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1320129/BBC-axe-3-weather-presenters-including-Tomasz-Schafernaker-cost-cutting-drive.html#ixzz12Ga0LXMg
I can't see somebody of The Schaf's calibre and immense talent disappearing off screens for long. Not least because of protest from us devotees, but see I can many a canny telly producer approaching his agent for gigs! Somebody who will appreciate his talents, and not see him shunted off to back office somewhere (that's if the DM has got its story straight).
He could possibly end up on ITV, Five, Channel 4 or Sky of course. He could even wind up at a BBC region (probably not Scotland!); I doubt at BBC East Midlands, who have a plethora of presenters-- including the Des Coleman (for it is he). So I doubt he will be moving down the road from me soon (damn!)
I just want to wish Tomasz all the best whatever he does in the future (again if the DM article is true?), it would be a shame if he didn't brighten up our screens once again. What will Simon McCoy do?
Some sad blighters out there may not be able to handle gorgeous people with charisma and warmth, but here at the The Schaf we can worship him!
I do apologise to Tomasz and anybody else if any of the details from the article aren't accurate, please feel free to pass comment-- especially if The Divine One himself is reading!
{i} Yeah bloody foreigner/immigrant. Come over, here stealing our jobs...
{ii} Showing too much ankle probably
{iii} I doubt that's because of my scribings!
{iv} The ones who aren't semi-literate, and know the correct meaning of the word "fail". It means to not succeed at all, rather than a minor slip-up.
{v} Sad to see Dan Corbett getting stick on those comments too. Where would be without his "finishing numbers" and "pic-nic basket". Those who diss Dan, can "whoosh" right off.
24 Sept 2010
The ever-sunny Tomasz
I clearly spoke too soon yesterday, about the bromance. I managed to escape work for a five minutes at 10:25, to watch The Schaf on the News Channel. Simon McCoy proclaimed: "Now the weather, with the ever-sunny Tomasz Schafernaker". Tomasz was a little bemused by that, but replied:
"I don't how to answer that; the ever-bright Simon McCoy, I suppose. Nothing sunny about the weather though..."
He's a little tinker that McCoy fellow, trying to bait Tomasz-- I sensed some tension-- even bromances don't run smoothly eh? Luckily Simone did afford His Loveliness the correct respect earlier in the day.
Tomasz appears to have had a haircut, it looks wonderful! Nicely styled if I may say so, I just love his hair-colour. Perks me up even more than a stark northerly breeze from across Norskehavet (alright then, the North Sea)
Thanks to Terratec, for the video upload.
"I don't how to answer that; the ever-bright Simon McCoy, I suppose. Nothing sunny about the weather though..."
He's a little tinker that McCoy fellow, trying to bait Tomasz-- I sensed some tension-- even bromances don't run smoothly eh? Luckily Simone did afford His Loveliness the correct respect earlier in the day.
Tomasz appears to have had a haircut, it looks wonderful! Nicely styled if I may say so, I just love his hair-colour. Perks me up even more than a stark northerly breeze from across Norskehavet (alright then, the North Sea)
Thanks to Terratec, for the video upload.
23 Sept 2010
Raindrops on his ball
A small bit of self-aggrandisement to start of with-- my 200th post on this blog! The Schaf is so excellent, he has given us plenty of material in the past 12 months-- long may he continue to do so.
I'm also pleased for another reason, today marks the first day of autumn (for those in the northern hemisphere anyway) with the equinox being in the wee hours of this morning, UK time. I love this time of year: Cool nights, mild (but fresh) days, the absence of flies/wasps/nettles and the glorious colours of the season. Speaking of glorious colours, the pink tie made an outing today...
I note since the Middle Finger incident, the bromance between Tomasz and Simone has abated. Shame in a way, but we don't want Tomasz getting into trouble again!
Thanks to Terratec for the video upload.
I'm also pleased for another reason, today marks the first day of autumn (for those in the northern hemisphere anyway) with the equinox being in the wee hours of this morning, UK time. I love this time of year: Cool nights, mild (but fresh) days, the absence of flies/wasps/nettles and the glorious colours of the season. Speaking of glorious colours, the pink tie made an outing today...
I note since the Middle Finger incident, the bromance between Tomasz and Simone has abated. Shame in a way, but we don't want Tomasz getting into trouble again!
Thanks to Terratec for the video upload.
20 Sept 2010
The good ship Tomasz
Tomasz was busy beaming across the airwaves on Saturday. He treated us to his warm tones on Radio 4, with the Shipping Forecast. Fast-foward to a minute in.
Not only that, but he supplied forecasts for Radio 2 and local radio. Was Tomasz on your local BBC radio station (say BBC Devon/Devil)? Any amusing banter? Thank you to my kind Canadian correspondent, who informs me that he was on BBC World too-- The Schaf appears to gathering quite a following in Canada. Rightly so, since it's such a wonderful country...
Some sadder news though. It's been four months since the Petal video (click here for a reminder), yet people are still giving Tomasz (and Simone) grief for it!
The criticism is that Tomasz is taking himself serious, being queeny and "needs to get over himself" (Simon is also criticised for initiating the banter). Simon was just being daft calling Tomasz petal, Tomasz clearly took it as meant; he laughed and was grinning, when he being 'precious'.
To me Tomasz was being facetious and ironic in his 'outrage', perhaps the chips on some people's shoulders obscure their vision/hearing? Or they just want to take a swipe at Tomasz, because he's so well-liked? Or perhaps we've become so politically-correct as a nation, 'we' can't (or refuse to) recognise the humour in such things; sadly preferring to indignantly take offence, or be righteous, instead?
Surely I can't be the only one to see it the petal thing was a joke and just badinage? I am right in thinking these critics are the ones that need to "get over themselves" and lighten up?...
Not only that, but he supplied forecasts for Radio 2 and local radio. Was Tomasz on your local BBC radio station (say BBC Devon/Devil)? Any amusing banter? Thank you to my kind Canadian correspondent, who informs me that he was on BBC World too-- The Schaf appears to gathering quite a following in Canada. Rightly so, since it's such a wonderful country...
Some sadder news though. It's been four months since the Petal video (click here for a reminder), yet people are still giving Tomasz (and Simone) grief for it!
The criticism is that Tomasz is taking himself serious, being queeny and "needs to get over himself" (Simon is also criticised for initiating the banter). Simon was just being daft calling Tomasz petal, Tomasz clearly took it as meant; he laughed and was grinning, when he being 'precious'.
To me Tomasz was being facetious and ironic in his 'outrage', perhaps the chips on some people's shoulders obscure their vision/hearing? Or they just want to take a swipe at Tomasz, because he's so well-liked? Or perhaps we've become so politically-correct as a nation, 'we' can't (or refuse to) recognise the humour in such things; sadly preferring to indignantly take offence, or be righteous, instead?
Surely I can't be the only one to see it the petal thing was a joke and just badinage? I am right in thinking these critics are the ones that need to "get over themselves" and lighten up?...
13 Sept 2010
Tomasz of Arabia
I'm pleased to say a tanned Tomasz has returned from his travels, shocked a little by the dipping temperatures of the last few days of summer here {i}. At least Simone didn't give him a hard time this morning...
Blustery was the watch-word of the day, with Tomasz tantalising flex his biceps to demonstrate gusty winds. Although his graphics let him down on News At One, unfortunately when he was about to talk about his favourite nation of the British Islands... perhaps it's a London-centric BBC conspiracy [wink]?
Back to the clip above, Tomasz cutely asks why we need him! Well duh... he's funny, gorgeous, entertaining, charismatic, educational and an all round great guy-- that's for starters. Sadly though, there are some people who vehemently disagree. To such an extent, this 'gentleman' has dedicated three Youtube videos, on why Tomasz should get sacked-- here's one of them-- so bad it's good...
Yes, you heard it right! He's made four or five gaffes-- ye gods! Out of all the hundreds of flawless weather forecasts he's done over the years, many of which are viewable on this site. Does he mess up anymore than his colleagues do? I don't think so: It's just that when The Schaf does mess up, he does it with style!
And that's the point: If Tomasz were a brain-surgeon, worked in a nuclear reactor or air-traffic-control-- I may understand the grave concern. What harm do Tomasz's occasional slip-ups do, he still gives us the weather forecast (even with the giggles). He gives us a laugh, as the overwhelming supportive comments on his blog/Facebook/Twitter show regarding the middle-finger incident-- despite his gaffes he won a TRIC award this year.
Perhaps that's the issue, that Tomasz's success breeds jealously and selective amnesia in the insecure, and they want everyone to be as dull and humourless as they are. Or maybe Mr Fericitchannel has just had a loss of perspective...
In the world we have humanitarian crises, dubious political regimes, social injustices, maltreatment of animals, environmental problems and so on. Yet our high-minded Youtube friend is getting exercised about a harmless and lovely weatherman who infrequently makes the occasional silly, but inconsequential, mistake (as we all do)-- who gives many people pleasure {ii}
Now this month marks the first anniversary blog. So as a nice 1st brithday present to Tomasz, perhaps my wonderful band of loyal band of Schaffanatics could leave some helpful comments on the offending video... it will also explain to Tomasz why we adore him and need him.
{i} In terms of meteorology, autumn starts on the September the 1st for statistical neatness. Astronomically it starts on September 23rd-- so know you know.
{ii} In so many ways!
Blustery was the watch-word of the day, with Tomasz tantalising flex his biceps to demonstrate gusty winds. Although his graphics let him down on News At One, unfortunately when he was about to talk about his favourite nation of the British Islands... perhaps it's a London-centric BBC conspiracy [wink]?
Back to the clip above, Tomasz cutely asks why we need him! Well duh... he's funny, gorgeous, entertaining, charismatic, educational and an all round great guy-- that's for starters. Sadly though, there are some people who vehemently disagree. To such an extent, this 'gentleman' has dedicated three Youtube videos, on why Tomasz should get sacked-- here's one of them-- so bad it's good...
Yes, you heard it right! He's made four or five gaffes-- ye gods! Out of all the hundreds of flawless weather forecasts he's done over the years, many of which are viewable on this site. Does he mess up anymore than his colleagues do? I don't think so: It's just that when The Schaf does mess up, he does it with style!
And that's the point: If Tomasz were a brain-surgeon, worked in a nuclear reactor or air-traffic-control-- I may understand the grave concern. What harm do Tomasz's occasional slip-ups do, he still gives us the weather forecast (even with the giggles). He gives us a laugh, as the overwhelming supportive comments on his blog/Facebook/Twitter show regarding the middle-finger incident-- despite his gaffes he won a TRIC award this year.
Perhaps that's the issue, that Tomasz's success breeds jealously and selective amnesia in the insecure, and they want everyone to be as dull and humourless as they are. Or maybe Mr Fericitchannel has just had a loss of perspective...
In the world we have humanitarian crises, dubious political regimes, social injustices, maltreatment of animals, environmental problems and so on. Yet our high-minded Youtube friend is getting exercised about a harmless and lovely weatherman who infrequently makes the occasional silly, but inconsequential, mistake (as we all do)-- who gives many people pleasure {ii}
Now this month marks the first anniversary blog. So as a nice 1st brithday present to Tomasz, perhaps my wonderful band of loyal band of Schaffanatics could leave some helpful comments on the offending video... it will also explain to Tomasz why we adore him and need him.
{i} In terms of meteorology, autumn starts on the September the 1st for statistical neatness. Astronomically it starts on September 23rd-- so know you know.
{ii} In so many ways!
18 Aug 2010
Very silly season
The News At One finished with a story about a stunt pilot, whose plane's wing fell off mid-flight. Thankfully the pilot escaped via parachute, and unharmed. "A lucky man" commented Sophie Raworth, before handing over to Tomasz! {iv}
Lucky indeed... I'm pleased he was back today and phlegmatic as ever. I'm also so heartened to see so many people posting so many supportive and forgiving posts on his Facebook profile, Twitter and elsewhere (including mardy papers' websites). Thankfully any Angry Of Mayfair comments have been extremely rare... if anything it's boosted his popularity! {iii}
I extend a big thanks to readers of this blog, who have rallied round Tomasz to give him supportive words on said outlets. Thumbs up to all of you.
Also it appears that his the story has gone worldwide-- you can tell it's silly-season! To be fair Tomasz, he does get global exposure: Metaphorically on the BBC World News and literally with numerous repostings of his Attitude shoot on the world-wide web! I know from the stats I get for this blog, I have traffic from all over the world; not just the UK, Poland and Canada. I think the incident will seal his status as international legend-- rightly so.
Sadly some people aren't impressed, are rather keen to shit-stir. Worst offender in my view, was today's Metro: "The outlook for this weatherman is bleak", with picture caption stating: "Mr Schafernaker can expect a frosty recpetion at work today". Laugh, I almost did.
This article is so crap it's good...
Below that was outrage about clothes GMTV presenters wear. Ye gods. Tomasz accidentally swearing on-air, an outrageous affront; Third World daily death-toll a mere statistic, it would appear.
Amusingly the BBC has put the video on its own Youtube channel, so perhaps they've finally seen the lighter side of it too {ii}. As I mentioned earlier, he was on the telly today, impeccably behaved... as was friend Simon McCoy. I wonder what he was referring to at the beginning of this [LOL], Murphy's law et al.
I'm sure many a reader wouldn't mind being given a finger by Tomasz. Oof, did I really just type that? 1609 visitors for yesterday, probably the record for my 11 months doing this!
By popular request...
Now that Tomasz is a true global star {i}, I hope my blog can do him justice still! Thanks to Terratec for the video upload, by the way
{i} Well he was mentioned on the Wright Stuff, after all
{ii} It does air Eastenders several times a week!
{iii} Denise Welsh mouthed a four-letter insult, Coleen called someone a "slag" and Lynda Bellingham once said "bollocks"-- all on Loose Women. Those ladies are still on it, as is the show... even with Joan Rivers's best attempt to derail it with her Russell Crowe comment.
{iv} I blame Emma Jesson, with her numerous appearances on TV's Naughiest Blunders. Bye-bye!
Lucky indeed... I'm pleased he was back today and phlegmatic as ever. I'm also so heartened to see so many people posting so many supportive and forgiving posts on his Facebook profile, Twitter and elsewhere (including mardy papers' websites). Thankfully any Angry Of Mayfair comments have been extremely rare... if anything it's boosted his popularity! {iii}
I extend a big thanks to readers of this blog, who have rallied round Tomasz to give him supportive words on said outlets. Thumbs up to all of you.
Also it appears that his the story has gone worldwide-- you can tell it's silly-season! To be fair Tomasz, he does get global exposure: Metaphorically on the BBC World News and literally with numerous repostings of his Attitude shoot on the world-wide web! I know from the stats I get for this blog, I have traffic from all over the world; not just the UK, Poland and Canada. I think the incident will seal his status as international legend-- rightly so.
Sadly some people aren't impressed, are rather keen to shit-stir. Worst offender in my view, was today's Metro: "The outlook for this weatherman is bleak", with picture caption stating: "Mr Schafernaker can expect a frosty recpetion at work today". Laugh, I almost did.
This article is so crap it's good...
Below that was outrage about clothes GMTV presenters wear. Ye gods. Tomasz accidentally swearing on-air, an outrageous affront; Third World daily death-toll a mere statistic, it would appear.
Amusingly the BBC has put the video on its own Youtube channel, so perhaps they've finally seen the lighter side of it too {ii}. As I mentioned earlier, he was on the telly today, impeccably behaved... as was friend Simon McCoy. I wonder what he was referring to at the beginning of this [LOL], Murphy's law et al.
I'm sure many a reader wouldn't mind being given a finger by Tomasz. Oof, did I really just type that? 1609 visitors for yesterday, probably the record for my 11 months doing this!
By popular request...
Now that Tomasz is a true global star {i}, I hope my blog can do him justice still! Thanks to Terratec for the video upload, by the way
{i} Well he was mentioned on the Wright Stuff, after all
{ii} It does air Eastenders several times a week!
{iii} Denise Welsh mouthed a four-letter insult, Coleen called someone a "slag" and Lynda Bellingham once said "bollocks"-- all on Loose Women. Those ladies are still on it, as is the show... even with Joan Rivers's best attempt to derail it with her Russell Crowe comment.
{iv} I blame Emma Jesson, with her numerous appearances on TV's Naughiest Blunders. Bye-bye!
17 Aug 2010
Hello, good evening and bollo...
For some reason, I got a lot of texts and emails about The Schaf today! In case you're wondering what I'm driving at, a hint...
Granted it certainly wasn't a professional thing to do... yeah and somebody of his calibre ought to know better with his experience of live telly, I can see why people may take issue with this particular incident.
However I did find the incident amusing {ii}, especially in the context of his and Simone's banter. As Tomasz once commented to Jane Hill, there's always banter between him and Simone-- "but no hard feelings". This was clearly an accident, and poor Tomasz looked mortified when the camera cut to him mid-gesture! He did try to valiantly cover his tracks by feigning scratching his chin, alas too late.
Given that Tomasz is a popular presenter (TRIC award, cult following, dozens of visitors daily to my blog), it's inenvitable that a backlash will thence occur-- no doubt aided and abetted with glee by sundry insecure fire-and-brimstone types out there. Especially since Tomasz previous gaffes have been stuff of legend (with or without my help), some shit-stirring journo or green-eyed Angry of Mayfair can easily Google up his pass 'transgression'
I wouldn't condone what he did, but he's not the first (and won't be the last) to something like that. Anthony H Wilson unwittingly had a foul-mouth rant live on Granada Reports, and went to successfully present for BBC NW/Manchester. I can think of three Loose Women presenters who've sworn live on said show, and they continue on the programme-- and LW continues to be a success.
I wonder if the lesser known weather-presenters would have been subjected to this hysteria-- I think they can (and probably do?) get away it more. I do concede he shouldn't get away scot-free with this, but I hope he doesn't get draconinian treatment for it . He looked genuinely mortified when the camera cut to him, it was accident (albeit careless one) and he doesn't make a habit of it on-camera-- he's good at his job otherwise.
Predicatbly the Daily Wail, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph and Murdoch outlets are having a field day with his, not like them to let a bit of Beeb-bashing to pass them by. No doubt Dirty "new owner of Five" Desmond will gladly join in tomorrow, if he can find space between all the Diana conspiracy stories (she's still deceased by the way).
And of course the Daily Heil has already had a pathetic pop at Tomasz, when he posed for Attitude one of these stories where an "insider/source" (IE a journo making it up) bitched about him. Added to that, we know how the Daily Hate Mail likes to vindictive about men like Tomasz {i}
It is heartening to see that the comments on the story (on those papers' websites) have been largely forgiving. Isn't it weird how people got on their high horse and denigrated Tomasz for his harmless irony with the Petal incident with Simone, yet are fine with his flicking his middle finger at Simone? Beats me.
I really hope Beeb bosses aren't draconian with him: Last I looked, the incident just garnered just seven complaints with the Beeb-- and an Ofcom spokesman said no complaints had been filed. May I suggest a suitable punishment Beeb bosses? I'll come round and slap his legs. Or he should be forced to the weather naked
Of course there are worse presenters out there...
Tomasz did have some other incident-free broadcasts today, with his talk of "milky sunshine"-- I'm intrigued to know what he means about a "useable day" though? Here he is, in more uncontroversial territory (not sticking his middle finger up to Sc____nd). Mr Fish is Mr Steam eh?
{iii}
Ah well... I love Tomasz if nobody else does [haha]. Swearing live on-air aside, you are a breath of fresh air Tomasz, please don't change... nice to have a presenter with personality, and who doesn't patronise us. He certainly is cool!
PS: Official comment from the man himself
This morning, prior to a live weather bulletin, I made a gesture off camera joking with my fellow presenters and without warning the camera went live to the weather studio. I am very sorry for any offence that might have been caused by my actions.
No offence taken here chief. Since it's you Tomasz, I'll let you off.
{i} Readers overseas may want to Google "Stephen Gateley"+"Jan Moir"+"Dail Mail". Or not
{ii} He really ought have used to fingers instead of one, can't beat an Anglo-Saxon salute
{iii} Thanks to Terratec, least the swearing didn't offend you
Granted it certainly wasn't a professional thing to do... yeah and somebody of his calibre ought to know better with his experience of live telly, I can see why people may take issue with this particular incident.
However I did find the incident amusing {ii}, especially in the context of his and Simone's banter. As Tomasz once commented to Jane Hill, there's always banter between him and Simone-- "but no hard feelings". This was clearly an accident, and poor Tomasz looked mortified when the camera cut to him mid-gesture! He did try to valiantly cover his tracks by feigning scratching his chin, alas too late.
Given that Tomasz is a popular presenter (TRIC award, cult following, dozens of visitors daily to my blog), it's inenvitable that a backlash will thence occur-- no doubt aided and abetted with glee by sundry insecure fire-and-brimstone types out there. Especially since Tomasz previous gaffes have been stuff of legend (with or without my help), some shit-stirring journo or green-eyed Angry of Mayfair can easily Google up his pass 'transgression'
I wouldn't condone what he did, but he's not the first (and won't be the last) to something like that. Anthony H Wilson unwittingly had a foul-mouth rant live on Granada Reports, and went to successfully present for BBC NW/Manchester. I can think of three Loose Women presenters who've sworn live on said show, and they continue on the programme-- and LW continues to be a success.
I wonder if the lesser known weather-presenters would have been subjected to this hysteria-- I think they can (and probably do?) get away it more. I do concede he shouldn't get away scot-free with this, but I hope he doesn't get draconinian treatment for it . He looked genuinely mortified when the camera cut to him, it was accident (albeit careless one) and he doesn't make a habit of it on-camera-- he's good at his job otherwise.
Predicatbly the Daily Wail, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph and Murdoch outlets are having a field day with his, not like them to let a bit of Beeb-bashing to pass them by. No doubt Dirty "new owner of Five" Desmond will gladly join in tomorrow, if he can find space between all the Diana conspiracy stories (she's still deceased by the way).
And of course the Daily Heil has already had a pathetic pop at Tomasz, when he posed for Attitude one of these stories where an "insider/source" (IE a journo making it up) bitched about him. Added to that, we know how the Daily Hate Mail likes to vindictive about men like Tomasz {i}
It is heartening to see that the comments on the story (on those papers' websites) have been largely forgiving. Isn't it weird how people got on their high horse and denigrated Tomasz for his harmless irony with the Petal incident with Simone, yet are fine with his flicking his middle finger at Simone? Beats me.
I really hope Beeb bosses aren't draconian with him: Last I looked, the incident just garnered just seven complaints with the Beeb-- and an Ofcom spokesman said no complaints had been filed. May I suggest a suitable punishment Beeb bosses? I'll come round and slap his legs. Or he should be forced to the weather naked
Of course there are worse presenters out there...
Tomasz did have some other incident-free broadcasts today, with his talk of "milky sunshine"-- I'm intrigued to know what he means about a "useable day" though? Here he is, in more uncontroversial territory (not sticking his middle finger up to Sc____nd). Mr Fish is Mr Steam eh?
{iii}
Ah well... I love Tomasz if nobody else does [haha]. Swearing live on-air aside, you are a breath of fresh air Tomasz, please don't change... nice to have a presenter with personality, and who doesn't patronise us. He certainly is cool!
PS: Official comment from the man himself
This morning, prior to a live weather bulletin, I made a gesture off camera joking with my fellow presenters and without warning the camera went live to the weather studio. I am very sorry for any offence that might have been caused by my actions.
No offence taken here chief. Since it's you Tomasz, I'll let you off.
{i} Readers overseas may want to Google "Stephen Gateley"+"Jan Moir"+"Dail Mail". Or not
{ii} He really ought have used to fingers instead of one, can't beat an Anglo-Saxon salute
{iii} Thanks to Terratec, least the swearing didn't offend you
16 Aug 2010
Two big thank-yous
As you may have gathered from the post-title, I have immense gratitude to two of my regular readers.
Firstly Matt has a done a sterling job in acquiring some screenshots from The Schaf's appearance on Tonight's The Night. So in Dear Deidre-style, a nice photo story...
1) Tomasz with John. Note matching Tomasz's tie matching John Barrowan's shirt-- a great double act in making here don't you think?
2) Tomasz meeting a shocked Sarah for the first time. Don't blame her, I'd be a gibbering wreck if I met Tomasz.
3) Tomasz explaining the task ahead to Sarah, I reckon he makes such a good teacher. I'd love a guiding hand from Tomasz {i}
4) Tomasz shows Sarah the gallery, the people Tomasz likes to tell to hush [wink]
5) Tomasz waiting in the wings as studio gets ready to link to Sarah in weather studio... if that doesn't encourage you, nothing will!
6) Tomasz clapping and jumping just after broadcast is finished. What a splendid way to praise somebody's perfomance
7) Not as good as getting a hug off the Divine One though.
8) Not only that Tomasz asking "how it went", and kindly reassuring Sarah Jane after her endeavour. What a man
Secondly an immense thank you goes to Terratec, for saving that as a video file. Hope this works alright...
And as if Terratec hasn't done enough, he has done this video of His Loveliness, who was on today (and for most this week) in his usual slot, over midday (rejoice!). Today saw Tomasz hiding from Simone-- can't say I blame The Schaf for doing that. Not to worry, since he's looking as fine as his weather charts.
So a huge thanks to both Matt and Terratec-- you're both stars!
{i} You know what I mean, behave.
Firstly Matt has a done a sterling job in acquiring some screenshots from The Schaf's appearance on Tonight's The Night. So in Dear Deidre-style, a nice photo story...
1) Tomasz with John. Note matching Tomasz's tie matching John Barrowan's shirt-- a great double act in making here don't you think?
2) Tomasz meeting a shocked Sarah for the first time. Don't blame her, I'd be a gibbering wreck if I met Tomasz.
3) Tomasz explaining the task ahead to Sarah, I reckon he makes such a good teacher. I'd love a guiding hand from Tomasz {i}
4) Tomasz shows Sarah the gallery, the people Tomasz likes to tell to hush [wink]
5) Tomasz waiting in the wings as studio gets ready to link to Sarah in weather studio... if that doesn't encourage you, nothing will!
6) Tomasz clapping and jumping just after broadcast is finished. What a splendid way to praise somebody's perfomance
7) Not as good as getting a hug off the Divine One though.
8) Not only that Tomasz asking "how it went", and kindly reassuring Sarah Jane after her endeavour. What a man
Secondly an immense thank you goes to Terratec, for saving that as a video file. Hope this works alright...
And as if Terratec hasn't done enough, he has done this video of His Loveliness, who was on today (and for most this week) in his usual slot, over midday (rejoice!). Today saw Tomasz hiding from Simone-- can't say I blame The Schaf for doing that. Not to worry, since he's looking as fine as his weather charts.
So a huge thanks to both Matt and Terratec-- you're both stars!
{i} You know what I mean, behave.
6 Jul 2010
A witty or imaginative post title evades me
I was a little naughty at work today, and kept sneaking into the staffroom to catch a glimpse of Tomasz on the News Channel around lunchtime. Understandably he didn't feature much (given the shootings in Tyne & Wear, and the subsequent manhunt in Northumberland) and I didn't see him.
So many thanks to Terratec for capturing this for me. I note that Tomasz didn't pick up on Simon's careful pronunciation of the good man's name, but our little petal {i} had a graphics glitch to contend with-- handled deftly as ever.
I'm informed he talked of a "weather sandwich" in another forecast. Hmmm a sandwich with Tomasz, there's a thought-- I bet he knows how to do a meaty filling.
{i} Beats anything at Hampton Court.
So many thanks to Terratec for capturing this for me. I note that Tomasz didn't pick up on Simon's careful pronunciation of the good man's name, but our little petal {i} had a graphics glitch to contend with-- handled deftly as ever.
I'm informed he talked of a "weather sandwich" in another forecast. Hmmm a sandwich with Tomasz, there's a thought-- I bet he knows how to do a meaty filling.
{i} Beats anything at Hampton Court.
5 Jul 2010
Severe Simone
Another delicate moment between Mr Coy and The Schaf today, after the former pronounced the latter's name in staccato fashion, as he occasionally does-- so this time His Loveliness decided to facetiously pick up on it!
It certainly amused the gallery, since Tomasz adorably tapped his earpiece and said "now, now" in a fashion redolent to Sir Jimmy Saville {i}. I would point out of to the more benighted inhabitants of 'certain forums', who have their sight/hearing impaired by chips on their shoulders, Tomasz did this is as a joke [satirical wink]
The lady who was presenting News Channel over lunch {ii} seem to be so in awe of introducing Tomasz (who wouldn't be), she was hesitant in introducing him a few times. Tomasz's rakish reaction was to adjust his groovy pink tie, being the cool cat he is-- also cope admirably well with a graphics blunder.
{i} He's gone quiet as well
{ii} Anybody knows her name, I'll be grateful if you can furnish me with it for future reference.
It certainly amused the gallery, since Tomasz adorably tapped his earpiece and said "now, now" in a fashion redolent to Sir Jimmy Saville {i}. I would point out of to the more benighted inhabitants of 'certain forums', who have their sight/hearing impaired by chips on their shoulders, Tomasz did this is as a joke [satirical wink]
The lady who was presenting News Channel over lunch {ii} seem to be so in awe of introducing Tomasz (who wouldn't be), she was hesitant in introducing him a few times. Tomasz's rakish reaction was to adjust his groovy pink tie, being the cool cat he is-- also cope admirably well with a graphics blunder.
{i} He's gone quiet as well
{ii} Anybody knows her name, I'll be grateful if you can furnish me with it for future reference.
16 Jun 2010
He's itching to tell you the forecast
Simone was in matron mode today, chastising The Schaf for folding his arms on ceremony, like a disaffected youth. He then cued Tomasz to start his broadcast! No way to speak to the Weather God.
His forecast was further sabotaged by the erroneous caption of Hull as "Cardiff". Tomasz was quite right in pointing out The Deep-- a very fine and large aquarium-- I'd recommend the transparent lift through the shark pool! An amazing smattering of small fish and an array of rays.
Tomasz was then hampered by a bad itch, and he was commendably candid enough to tell us about it. I reckon he had a 'bat in the cave' really {i}
I'm sorry to hear that His Loveliness's home country has been plagued by foul weather, hope none of my blog's followers have been affected by that.
Thanks to Terratec
{i} Pick it, lick it, roll it and flick it Tomasz. When you're off-air obviously.
His forecast was further sabotaged by the erroneous caption of Hull as "Cardiff". Tomasz was quite right in pointing out The Deep-- a very fine and large aquarium-- I'd recommend the transparent lift through the shark pool! An amazing smattering of small fish and an array of rays.
Tomasz was then hampered by a bad itch, and he was commendably candid enough to tell us about it. I reckon he had a 'bat in the cave' really {i}
I'm sorry to hear that His Loveliness's home country has been plagued by foul weather, hope none of my blog's followers have been affected by that.
Thanks to Terratec
{i} Pick it, lick it, roll it and flick it Tomasz. When you're off-air obviously.
9 Jun 2010
Crocking weather, Gromit
An amusing quip from Tomasz yesterday, at the end of News Of One. Sophie Raworth ended on a story about a crocodile (as they do), so Tomasz amusingly ventured the weather was "crocking" {iii}. However the new government's spending-plans dominated the news yesterday, The Schaf was worried that Simone was going announce that weatherman were to be axed! Thankfully that's not the case-- hearing Tomasz talking about "beefy showers" at the Queen's Club, makes my day.
Now on to today, Tomasz was wearing another glam pink tie. Talking about "cracking on" {i}, after a mention about thunderstorms [chortle]. Tomasz treated us to a nice diagram, and he expertly told us about pressure systems/airflow.
Radio 4's Heresy programme discussed weathermen today, fast-foward to 17:10 in the next six days! Lies indeed, our Tomasz never tells lies! {ii}. Tomasz reading the Shipping Forecast is divine, when he's talking about rising and swelling.
Janet Street-Porter has two sexual-fantasy weathermen... Daniel Corbett talking about "spits and spots", his "paragraphs" and "clipped tones". And Paul 'Mayor of Wetwang' Hudson off Look North Hull/Leeds, pure "cabaret". I'm sure Jon Mitchell will be pleased to hear that.
I wonder how Tomasz feels about not being lusted after, by JSP?! Besides the best regional BBC weather presenter has to be BBC Points West's charismatic, talented, genial and sickenly handsome Chris James.
{i} Cracking on, missus, cracking on.
{ii} Fleetwood Mac... they've gone quiet
{iii} [Cue best "Peter Sallis" voice]: Cracking cheese Gromit-- Wensleydale lad?
Now on to today, Tomasz was wearing another glam pink tie. Talking about "cracking on" {i}, after a mention about thunderstorms [chortle]. Tomasz treated us to a nice diagram, and he expertly told us about pressure systems/airflow.
Radio 4's Heresy programme discussed weathermen today, fast-foward to 17:10 in the next six days! Lies indeed, our Tomasz never tells lies! {ii}. Tomasz reading the Shipping Forecast is divine, when he's talking about rising and swelling.
Janet Street-Porter has two sexual-fantasy weathermen... Daniel Corbett talking about "spits and spots", his "paragraphs" and "clipped tones". And Paul 'Mayor of Wetwang' Hudson off Look North Hull/Leeds, pure "cabaret". I'm sure Jon Mitchell will be pleased to hear that.
I wonder how Tomasz feels about not being lusted after, by JSP?! Besides the best regional BBC weather presenter has to be BBC Points West's charismatic, talented, genial and sickenly handsome Chris James.
{i} Cracking on, missus, cracking on.
{ii} Fleetwood Mac... they've gone quiet
{iii} [Cue best "Peter Sallis" voice]: Cracking cheese Gromit-- Wensleydale lad?
2 Jun 2010
No hum-Hill-iation
A saucer of milk for Simon McCoy {i} again today, with an 'oblique' suggestion that Tomasz is "a venomous mammal" {ii}. Tomasz is no beast! {vi} Just what has The Schaf done to engender such abuse, outrage I say. Definitely worthy of a
To be fair to Tomasz, he gave sublimely ironic withering stare to Simone-- such is the flawless comic-timing of His Loveliness. Well he is a smooth operator {iv}
No doubt some "dupeki" will miscontrue that as humourless behaviour, or other such projecting bitchy nonsense {iii}. However later on, Jane Hill commented that she had Matthew Amroliwala with her-- so Tomasz was "safe". Credit to Tomasz, he pointed out that were no hard feelings between him and Simon.
It's clearly all persiflage: As regular readers {v} will know, such badinage between the two has become commonplace, all grist for the humour mill. They clearly have a bromance going on, they can't admit their feelings for other [a psychologist writes...], hence the tension. It makes sense when you think about it eh? [Wink]
{i} Henceforth known as "Simone"
{ii} After a report about the Solenodon: One of the world's most ancient mammals, and the only one to have a venomous bite. Thanks to Terratec for video upload and info.
{iii} And to use that great East Midlands expression, I would say to those people: "Yetwa"
{iv} To quote Sade. She's gone quiet hasn't she?
{v} If you are one, thanks. I'm impressed if I haven't rotted your brains yet!
{vi} Well maybe he is in some senses, ooh!
To be fair to Tomasz, he gave sublimely ironic withering stare to Simone-- such is the flawless comic-timing of His Loveliness. Well he is a smooth operator {iv}
No doubt some "dupeki" will miscontrue that as humourless behaviour, or other such projecting bitchy nonsense {iii}. However later on, Jane Hill commented that she had Matthew Amroliwala with her-- so Tomasz was "safe". Credit to Tomasz, he pointed out that were no hard feelings between him and Simon.
It's clearly all persiflage: As regular readers {v} will know, such badinage between the two has become commonplace, all grist for the humour mill. They clearly have a bromance going on, they can't admit their feelings for other [a psychologist writes...], hence the tension. It makes sense when you think about it eh? [Wink]
{i} Henceforth known as "Simone"
{ii} After a report about the Solenodon: One of the world's most ancient mammals, and the only one to have a venomous bite. Thanks to Terratec for video upload and info.
{iii} And to use that great East Midlands expression, I would say to those people: "Yetwa"
{iv} To quote Sade. She's gone quiet hasn't she?
{v} If you are one, thanks. I'm impressed if I haven't rotted your brains yet!
{vi} Well maybe he is in some senses, ooh!
1 Jun 2010
Driven up the wall
Simon McCoy struck once again with another waspish witticism. There was a report on the birthday of the driving-test; Simon bantered with his colleague, saying: "At least you didn't take five goes to pass your driving-test", then looked at Tomasz!
Poor Tomasz confessed, and mentioned that three of his tests were in London-- perhaps the others were in Gdansk or elsewhere. He did get some driving-style hand-motions in though...
He's a safe driver now he says... well as long as the road turns where he does, that's the main thing. Simon's tart comments seemed to have distracted Tomasz, perhaps he was having flashbacks at 02:15 here?
Not to worry, since by News At One Tomasz was full of "positive spirit". He again used what I consider to be a nascent catchphrase: "The weatherman never promises you anything". But he can promise us charisma, as well engaging and entertaining forecasts.
Poor Tomasz confessed, and mentioned that three of his tests were in London-- perhaps the others were in Gdansk or elsewhere. He did get some driving-style hand-motions in though...
He's a safe driver now he says... well as long as the road turns where he does, that's the main thing. Simon's tart comments seemed to have distracted Tomasz, perhaps he was having flashbacks at 02:15 here?
Not to worry, since by News At One Tomasz was full of "positive spirit". He again used what I consider to be a nascent catchphrase: "The weatherman never promises you anything". But he can promise us charisma, as well engaging and entertaining forecasts.
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