A question for you intelligent buggers.

[Grumpmeister]

I've never thought about the fact that the cold doesnt bother me before but this has got me wondering why I'm able to walk around in shirtsleeves at this time of year when everyone else is dressed like Nanook of the North.

Anyone got any suggestions, other than saying I'm barking? (before Nick suggests it)

Scientists want to discover if Geordies feel the cold or have extra thick skin to cope with low temperatures.

Geordies are renowned for braving freezing conditions clad only in their glad-rags during a night out.

Now a survey is to be carried out by staff at the Centre of Life in Newcastle to see how they are able to wear so little.

The online questions include 'what would persuade you to wear a coat on a night out?'

The investigation is part of the Newcastle ScienceFest, which will feature a 10-day programme of events to celebrate creativity and innovation.

Linda Conlon, chief executive of the Centre for Life and chair of the Newcastle ScienceFest steering group, said: "To kick off the festival, we decided to investigate the reputation Geordies have for not wearing a coat in even the worst weather.

"Is there a possible genetic reason for our bravery or is it simply because we like to show off our finery on a night out?"

[Snoopy]

Well ~ My late mother always said "No sense, no feeling". I would not dream of contradicting her.

[Nick]

We have adapted a bit to colder climes since moving North. Visitors from London suffer visibly. Having said that, Geordies are just weird

[Grumpmeister]

Well ~ My late mother always said "No sense, no feeling". I would not dream of contradicting her.

I'd agree with her there Snoop but I can feel that it is cold I just don't feel cold if that makes any sense.

We have adapted a bit to colder climes since moving North. Visitors from London suffer visibly. Having said that, Geordies are just weird

Nick is calling me wierd???? 

[Miss Demeanour]

Options :-

Too poor to afford a coat  
Less clothing to take off at night (when out clubbing / copping off)
Infection from dodgy tattoo's provide enough tingling warmth in the skin that additional clothes are unnecessary
They are surrounded by warm air bubble every time they open their mouths
Less items to get strangled with / pulled off in their daily scrap
More excuse to bag a bag of chips on the way home - to keep warm like

[Nick]

I see you have visited Newcastle too. Redcar is even worse

[Grumpmeister]

In order Miss D.



Too poor to afford a coat  

Nope, I do own coats but only use them when the heavens open.

Less clothing to take off at night (when out clubbing / copping off)

Ok, but how does that tally with me walking to work in the mornings and back in the evenings? 

Infection from dodgy tattoo's provide enough tingling warmth in the skin that additional clothes are unnecessary

No tats

They are surrounded by warm air bubble every time they open their mouths

Contrary to popular belief, my mouth isnt that big

Less items to get strangled with / pulled off in their daily scrap

Havent been in a fight in years.

More excuse to bag a bag of chips on the way home - to keep warm like

Since when does a boozed up bloke need an excuse for chips?

[Nick]

You have found the chink in GM's armour.

[Grumpmeister]

And what would that be Nick? 

[Nick]

Defensive about being a Geordie 

[Miss Demeanour]

Bit sensitive about this aren't we GM - you obviously are the exception to the rule. You do after all have a job  

[Nick]

Go girl!!

[Grumpmeister]

Wasnt being sensitive about being called a geordie, I was just stunned that the fifth horseman of the apocalypse called me wierd.  I'd always been brought up to believe that wierd was in the realm of exploding badgers and the like.

[Nick]

Weird is one thing, wierd is quite another!

[Pastis]

Personally I never understood that British Rail ad about Skegness being so Bracing! I presume the same applies