What's in a name?

An amusing forecast from His Loveliness, as he was introduced via caption as "Presenter Name" on the 13:56 bulletin. The tanfastic Tomasz had to introduce himself in his typically charming manner...



I think yesterday I may have tempted Tomasz into a minor slip-up today, since he confused a certain nation with Wales... ooh they'll be getting the wicker-man out again [haha]. At least we got *the smile* at the end.

Speaking of The Divine One's name, he gets a special mention in Viz this month (out in the shop in the next few days). Of course it would be overly pedantic to point out that Tomasz's surname is Austrian, rather than Polish-- so I won't.



This again raises the question of what Schafnernaker means? Given it's not a standard German-language word, it's Austrian in the sense of Austrian dialect. Schaf(e) is German for sheep, and Schäfer is shepherd-- but what of "naker"? I know "nack" is naked in standard German-- so perhaps 'sheep-nakeder'-- that is sheep-shearer?

Answers on a postcard. Or via the comments section below, will suffice.

Danke schön

Return of The Schaf

After a long absence from our airwaves, His Loveliness returned to the News Channel last night. I must confess I was frustrated at Tomasz's absence over the past few weeks; so much so, I was shaking my fist when he appeared on the screen.



He's looking rather tanfastic too, with his fetching pink tie and pięknym uśmiechem at the end. I'm not so keen on the showers, but I like the cool weather... sorry Tomasz

Although if it means Tomasz grunting, it can't be all that bad!

Colourful metaphors

We had a nice dusting of Tomasz today on the BBC News Channel, Radio 4 and News At One-- nice to see the pink benzene-pattern again {i}. Do I spot a nice tan too, complements the hair nicely.

On News At One Tomasz reckoned the deep frost last night would engender sluggish performances from cars and lots of colourful metaphors from drivers... well if Tomasz ever needs a jumpstart, I'm happy to oblige.

This from 1:56pm



Interesting to see it's -99 in Penzance! Poor Tomasz seemed distracted towards the end of the forecast, I hope the gallery wasn't putting The Schaf off! Such behaviour on their part is far from a venial sin. Yes. [Adjusts frock-coat, grips pulpit]

Thanks to Terratec365 for the above video

{i} Not in the case of Radio 4 obviously, unless you have a webcam-- not thought it through have I?

Roll up, roll up

Sadly no Tomasz today on Country Tracks. I was secretly hoping he'd do a forecast wearing a Santa costume, or perhaps just some tinsel with a pair of shiny baubles.

Since it's a parky out, I'll go back to the end of August. Tomasz show us how to roll up sleeves neatly, whilst wearing a pair of jeans as only The Schaf can. Looking tanfastic here...