On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:49:49 -0000, "Martin Rowley"
wrote:

"Tony(UK)" wrote in message
.. .
I would like to learn more about the weather, and have followed this
group for the last 3 years or so. The trouble is, when you
knowledgeable people talk about GFS runs and the like, my poor old
head begins to hurt, as I am still a raw beginner.

Without trying to offend anyone here, please could a kind soul point
me in the direction to learn about weather and how I interprete the
links to maps and the like that are sometimes posted?

I have searched around the 'Net many times to try not to ask, but I
have decided that it is now time to ask here where the experts live.
Would anyone be prepared to share knowledge, links, anything, to
help
me, a very willing and interested beginner please?

... have a look at this list he-

http://weatherfaqs.org.uk/node/142

and see how you get on. It's difficult I know when you're starting out
with all this 'techie-talk', where to go. The FAQ series, if I'm
honest (as the person who wrote most of it), assumes a certain level
of basic knowledge, but there is stuff in there which might help: the
'Search' facility could also help.

The main FAQ link is:-

http://weatherfaqs.org.uk/

I still get asked questions 'off list' to my email address which I try
and answer as best I can, and can undertake to do so if you prefer ...
the response might be delayed on some occasions though depending upon
my personal circumstances.

Martin.

My sincere thanks to you Martin - you have restored my faith in
Usenet!