Originally Posted by Peter Henry

50degrees: Southerners turn on their heating. People in Newcastle plant their gardens.

40degrees: Southerners shiver uncontrollably. People in Manchester sunbathe.

30 degrees: Southern cars will not start. People in Leeds drive with their windows down.

20 degrees: Southerners wear coats, gloves and wool hats. People in Preston throw on a T-shirt. (Girls wear mini-skirts).

15 degrees: Southerners begin to evacuate. People in Scarborough go swimming in the North Sea.

ZERO degrees: Southern landlords turn up the heat. People in Bolton have last barbecue before it gets cold.

MINUS 10: Southerners cease to exist. People in Carlisle throw on a lightweight jacket.