Why do these idiots continue to live in a known flood zone and expect others
who choose to live in a sensible area to bail them out. As rain falls to the
ground It will continue to be influenced by the force of gravity i.e. It
will tend to keep going down via the path of least resistance until it
reaches the sea or the natural water table. If you were to use this
phenomena when buying a house you will be safe. Now, this rain will follow
newtons first law which in simplicity states that water will continue to
follow the same path for thousands of years unless a resistance i.e. a house
is built in its path, what happens then is that the water is diverted and
will again follow its path of least resistance. This path you will see many
times in England for example Carlisle, Boscastle, Sri lanka, Indonesa and
Bridgnorth.

When will we learn not to tamper with Nature..

"Paul Crabtree" (removespam) wrote in
message ...
Finally back on line after a few days of misery without power, only
limited damage to the house and fortunately no flooding . I had no idea it
was as bad up here until the TV was back on this morning. I have lived and
worked in Carlisle for 20 years and never thought I would see it like it
was - enough said

some of my photos can be found at
http://www.theweatheroutlook.com/wea...TOPIC_ID=34040

Can I thank all those that warned of this weather, especially the Met
Office - spot on.

Rainfall

Interest to hear from anyone with a rain gauge in Cumbria.Totals were for
Friday/Saturday/Sunday please if possible, try to collate a picture of how
much rain fell and where

many thanks

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Paul Crabtree
Brampton N.E. Cumbria 117m ASL
Climatological Station 7076

http://www.bramptonweather.co.uk