March 20, 2010
Published: 14 Dec 09 17:30 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/23844/20091214/
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Blowing snow and frigid temperatures are expected to sweep down from northern Sweden on Wednesday, bringing the first taste of winter weather to much of the southern half of the country.
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Common sense has long gone and most brits really dont want foreigners here. The only reason they tolerate me is because I have a language skill they need.
I used to hate the snow, but now I actually miss it. Or as they say, you dont miss what you have until its gone. There is not real winter here anymore, only rain rain and more rain. Be grateful for snow, as in the next 10 years it may dissapear all together.
If you live in a cold country then take up winter recreational activities. It'll make it much more enjoyable.
There is no real winter in the southern parts of the Uk and there hasn't been since long before this global warming rubbish was stared. You get cold, damp cloudy days for the most part and it's always been that way. The older ones amongs us can remember the odd really cold winter ( '63 for example) but they were not so common as people imagine.
Snow has always been a bit of a rarity and most often does not last more than a few days. That's one of the reasons why it's celebrated so much by kids and some 50 year old kids at that!
If you want snow, you have to go to the mountains preferably up in Scotland and even there you have never had a guarantee of finding it.
You guys need some decent translators.
How about "Drifting snow and freezing temperatures" for something that sounds more natural, rather than a literal translation?
However, try: "Glittering snow and plunging temperatures are expected..." sounds a bit better. But, sorry for the purple prose!
To lingonberrie: if u have soemthing to say, be brave and talk plain. Mention which immigrants you mean. Nationalities, groups or whatever. Otherwise keep quiet. sit up back and enjoy the snow!
To moaca, England is a great place. Its multiculturalism is its strong point. I've been there several times, n all my brit friends love that they have so many people and cultures. Under such circumstances, there is always some friction.
As for strange customs and habits, well you can return to Sweden whenever you like, if its that bad! We all have strange habits, no matter where we come from!