LAST year, the weathermen were forecasting global warming, with the South of England turning into a Sahara Desert.

Now, we hear the Gulf Stream is about to flip over and turn us all into Eskimos.

Hedging my bets, I've bought the following winter outfit: sealskin duffle coat and mitts, Bermuda shorts, thick-oiled wool socks and sandals, sou' wester and sunglasses.

SAM SPENCE, Ribblesdale Place, Blackburn.