On 06/12/2016 13:13, Norman Lynagh wrote:

SNIP

Philip Eden was not respected in the MetO due to his constant sniping
from the sidelines.

Will
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Nothing wrong with a bit of constructive criticism (a better term than
'sniping'!) provided it is justified, as Philip's almost always was. Until
relatively recently, no-one in the private sector was respected in the Met
Office. Times have changed.


I've a lot more respect for Philip Eden than the MetO (as an organisation
with their "Who needs people or actual observations when you have so much
computing power" attitude.) It was such a different and much more
approachable organisation back in the 20th century, often helpful even. I
even had people pop around to drop in satellite imagery in those pre
broadband days. That's not to say there aren't good people still working in
the MetO, but they are disappearing by the day.

Philip supplied me with so much historical data, as well as equipment &
friendship.

Graham
Penzance

I agree. Philip has always been very generous with his knowledge. Over the
years he must have spent hundreds of hours generating information for
'enthusiasts', all at no charge.


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Showed me a lot of hospitality when I met him. A wealth of information
and knowledge which he freely shared. It is sad that he is not well now.
He told me many years ago the reason why he left USW. I'll let you draw
your own inferences.
Dave

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