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December 2017

Extremely high winds are forecast due to an influx of sprouts over Christmas . My New Year’s resolution to avoid chocolate is not the only dark cloud on the horizon

January 2018

We have eaten the last of the sprouts so the prevailing winds have subsided! The air pollution warning is now on amber alert.
Many areas of the country will be suffering from deep depression. This is due to a heavy cloud of debt lingering after a cyclone of over spending during the festive period

February 2018

I’m in the doldrums as the period of deep depression continues, for some people it will last for many months. A blizzard of bills are expected and it has dawned on me I need to observe a degree of self control next year

March 2018

Arid conditions are felt in my wallet and I’m under pressure to pay off the monsoon of bills. The pressure is rising and I can feel the chill factor if they don’t get paid

April 2018

I am continuing my diet so there are nor’easter eggs for me

May 2018

My neighbour is expecting her baby so we have advanced warning of flash flooding, which may occur at any time during the month. The baby is to be called Gail. We are hoping she will be a ray of sunshine and not wet and windy.

June 2018

I am going to be child-minding Gail so I expect a lot of damp patches and prevailing wind. I hope Gail is temperate as I don't think I could cope with a howling Gail!

July 2018

We are due to get a visit from the icy mother in law and are predicting a degree of turbulence. She breezes into our house and always gives us such a frosty reception; it takes a long time before she thaws. I can only tolerate her in small doses, I hope she backs off otherwise I could reach boiling point.

August 2018

I’m going on holiday and will be found sunbathing on a beach in Hawaii. I am hoping for sunshine, as I do like a warm front!

September 2018

From past observation there will be a tide of Christmas tat on the shelves. I will promise my hubby that I’ll curb my spending on my current account and not eclipse last year’s hail of debt.

October 2018

Hubby has issued me a severe red warning not to overspend this year!

November 2018 

I have reached saturation point with the tsunami of cards I have to write … I hope the postmen do not have another lightning strike this year.

December 2018

Yippee! Sprouts are back on sale in the shops. More strong winds are predicted which may reach gale force at times!

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Weather Forecast 2018 contest
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12/30/17

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Date: 5/3/2018 12:21:00 AM
Belated congrats on your gold medal finish with this wonderful take on the weather challenge contest, Jan.
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Date: 5/3/2018 1:25:00 AM
Thanks Line, I had a feeling Viv would like this one as he has such a great sense of humour:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 2/1/2018 11:34:00 AM
Such an amazing write, Jan! I so enjoyed reading it! Congratulations on your well-deserved stand-alone First Place win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 2/1/2018 12:27:00 PM
Thanks so much Sandra I had such fun with the theme and am so delighted Mr Viv liked it so much:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 8:10:00 PM
This is an awesome humorous weather forecast Jan; Congrats to you on getting a well deserved top placement!~Che :)
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Date: 2/1/2018 3:58:00 AM
Thanks so much Che I am delighted:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 7:57:00 PM
So glad to see you got the top win- congrats!!!
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Date: 2/1/2018 3:58:00 AM
I'm absolutely delighted Mr Viv liked my poem so much Agnes:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 4:20:00 PM
Hi Jan, I see why you got the top spot. It was very clever and well written. I enjoyed the humour as well. Congratulations on top win. It was well deserved:-)Alexis
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Date: 1/31/2018 4:23:00 PM
Many thanks Alexis i am absolutely delighted with my top spot in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 11:51:00 AM
Always with great imagination no matter rain, snow, and sunshine she is always prepared. Way to go podium winner ... Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/31/2018 12:02:00 PM
Thanks so much Eve I am flying high with two podium wins in 2 days:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 10:14:00 AM
Back to say congrats, Jan! It always looked like a winner!
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Date: 1/31/2018 10:48:00 AM
Thanks so much Dale I'm doing quite well in contests this week! I'm absolutely delighted Mr Viv liked my poem:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 9:41:00 AM
Jan, your imaginative poem on the weather forecast rings with humor and truth. Congratulations on your top winning entry. Have you thought about being a weather lady for your local evening news? Hugs, Sonia.
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Date: 1/31/2018 10:46:00 AM
Thanks so much Sonia - the poem was read out on the local radio station... that is the nearest I will get to being a weather lady lol:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 8:17:00 AM
Back with congratulations Jan! Stellar job! :) xomo!
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Date: 1/31/2018 8:19:00 AM
Thanks Mo:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 7:52:00 AM
Brilliantly done Jan, love your references' to different bits of it . Well deserved win. Regards Tom
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Date: 1/31/2018 7:54:00 AM
Thanks so much Tom I am so proud of this poem and was delighted Viv liked it enough to give it first place:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 4:26:00 AM
Very clever Jan, and a laugh, congratulations on your first place win, hugs Mick
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Date: 1/31/2018 5:55:00 AM
Thanks so much Mick I am delighted Mr Viv liked it so much:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 2:50:00 AM
Congrats on your win Jan
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Date: 1/31/2018 3:39:00 AM
Thanks so much Joseph:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 12:48:00 AM
Congrats on being topster in my contest, jan, from an old fart x
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Date: 1/31/2018 3:39:00 AM
Hey you must have really liked it Mr Viv lol:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 12:46:00 AM
Congrats on being topster in my contest, jan, from an old fart x
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Date: 1/31/2018 3:38:00 AM
Thanks so much Mr Viv I had a feeling it would appeal to your sense of humour and the poem was read out on the radio and the presenter described it as 'genius' lol :-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 12:14:00 AM
Jan, I knew this would be a top winner! You truly did outdo yourself with this spectacular clever piece that deserves to be number one! Congratulations my friend! I loved your entry best! xxoo : ) Forgot to mention I faved this marvel!
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Date: 1/31/2018 3:36:00 AM
Thanks Connie it was read out on the local radio station, the presenter described it as 'genius' which made me lol as i just write simple fun poems:-) hugs jan
Date: 1/31/2018 12:04:00 AM
So creative and imaginative, and much wit and whimsy throughout ... I thoroughly enjoyed this, and it brightened my mood. Thank you for sharing ... another deserving win, Jan ... congratulations.
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Date: 1/31/2018 3:34:00 AM
Thanks Greg I had a feeling Mr Viv would like this one:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/31/2018 12:01:00 AM
wow, jan, when did you ever write this? I completely overlooked it and here it is a podium winner. BIG congrats to you, my friend. So cleverly done. and what is this thing with sprouts??? (the Gail stuff was hilarious)
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Date: 1/31/2018 3:33:00 AM
After our recent mail I can say the joke about sprouts is 'British humour' :-):-):-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/14/2018 7:41:00 PM
OMG!!! THIS IS HILLARIOUS!!!!!!! I was laughing the whole way through. I love the word play especially with Gail. And the sprouts so funny. you where right it definitely tickled my funny bone. Huge hugs to you my dear Jan and thank you for the laughs tonight. Edward.
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Date: 1/14/2018 7:45:00 PM
:-):-):-) I had a feeling you would like this one Edward i'm delighted you dropped by to read it:-) I think it was read out on the radio last week i must try and get a copy of the recording if the presenter did give it an airing:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 1/10/2018 3:44:00 PM
Dear Jan: This is so clever and funny. It should rate high with Viv. Sorry to hear you have to have surgery, Sending good thoughts and keep us posted in case we need to cheer you up. Hugs, SuZ
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Date: 1/13/2018 5:26:00 PM
Thanks so much Suz, I've had an incredibly rough 10 days was knocked for 6 from the op and then I got a viral infection which floored me today is the first time I feel back to normal and am active on soup:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 1/3/2018 2:38:00 PM
Jan: As for "the warm front" simply try laying on your back more? Good luck on your plans for the New Year. Keep writing this "fun" stuff. We all need a lift during these times. oldbuck
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Date: 1/3/2018 5:12:00 PM
Thanks Old Buck I am trying to be upbeat and write funny poems as I go for surgery tomorrow and need to keep my spirits up:-) thanks for all your support and my best wishes for 2018:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 12/31/2017 9:16:00 AM
That was a fabulously smile worthy read. What a hoot. Love the metaphors. Will put it aside for tweeting a link. May your forecasting be terrible, and have a great New Year.
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Date: 12/31/2017 4:25:00 PM
Thanks so much Scott and i'm overjoyed you are going to tweeting a link of the poem I hope other people enjoy my fun poem. It's going to be read out on the radio next Sunday I'm really delighted:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 12/30/2017 7:46:00 PM
Hi Jan, you are such a clever poet, how you ever thought of something like this so good and interesting, hope you are well, happy new year.....Vera
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Date: 12/30/2017 7:50:00 PM
Thanks Vera:-) it's so so lovely to see you back on soup:-) I don't know where it comes from I just let my muse have free rein and let her crack on with it lol. I'm awaiting surgery to remove a breast lump in early January as the biopsy I had was 'indeterminable' but apart from that I'm fine thanks. Hope you are well:-) sending my best wishes for 2018:-) hugs jan xx
Date: 12/30/2017 6:54:00 PM
very clever, dear jan! your sense of humo(u)r is in full force in this delightful poem...
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Date: 12/30/2017 7:01:00 PM
Thanks Ilene you have to have U in humour!!! I had such fun writing for the contest. Thanks so much for all your support and lovely comments and my very best wishes for 2018. i look forward to reading more delightful poems especially about Henry and his sister :-) hugs jan xx
Date: 12/30/2017 5:46:00 PM
terrific Jan...till I got to the mother in-law part...too close to home :) Have a wonderful New Year!
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Date: 12/30/2017 5:57:00 PM
Sorry that you can relate to that part David - that bit is fiction for me as my mother in law passed away some years ago ... but it does have an element of truth in it lol:-) My very best wishes for 2018:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 12/30/2017 5:31:00 PM
Love your humor and creativity, Jan. Fabulous job.
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Date: 12/30/2017 5:36:00 PM
Thanks Agnes I hope Viv likes the poem I had such fun writing it:-) thanks for all your supportive comments:-) Very best wishes for 2018:-) hugs jan xx
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