On Sunday, 16 December 2012 17:10:32 UTC, Dawlish wrote:

If you wish me to post the same papers again that I've linked to before, explaining SSW's and their effects on surface conditions in more detail, to help you, I'm willing to do so. They are easily researched.

Dear Dave,

I am not anti Dawlish and you do come up with valid points. But I am finding this continual snipping at Will both disrespectful and unnecessary. I have been following this newsgroup for around 15 years and have learnt huge amounts from the various professional and other contributors to this group. Will is unique in his attitude of sharing any unusual and potentially dangerous weather events that appear on the horizon. Most forecasters are reluctant to post, fearing ridicule if they do not materialise. To loose Will on here would mean the demise of "on the edge" knowledgeable warnings and discussions. I always take a squint at Darren Prescotts excellent 7 day summary of the charts. There are other retired meteorologists on here who pop by with their input. I am still trying to fathom the earthquake/weather connection with weatherlawyers ramblings (often to himself it seems), but worth a read. Lawrence keeps his head down these days, but he has relevant views. I remember some time ago there was some sort of expose on you that seemed to suggest that you are a school teacher in Dawlish, which I have no problem with. I am just interested about your meteorological background so that when you post your comments on here, that give the impression that you have or have had some meteorology training. It would just help me in evaluating your replies to Will's and other posts. I just find it incredibly tedious when it all starts getting personnel and ranty, so hopefully this won't happen this time.

Yours respectively,

Mike McMillan