Russethouse Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 The BBC morning weather forecast is saying that wind could reach up to 80 miles per hour on 'exposed' coast. May be worth anyone planning on a ferry crossing, checking if they are running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I was told last night to get the chainsaw and trailer ready.................................[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Looking towards Roscoff its stair rod rain and gale force winds at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monika Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 The same here Val2, looking from my window towards Durlston Head and the Channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 From the BBC web site : P&O Ferries reported delays on their crossings from Dover and have advised passengers due to sail from the port on 18 January not to travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 MESSAGE UPDATED 08.30 hours on Thursday, 18th JANUARY, 2007Current sea conditions in the Channel are very rough, with west-sou-westerly winds, storm Force 10, and the visibility is moderate to good.Owing to severe adverse weather conditions all cross channel services with P&O Ferries & SeaFrance to Calais, Norfolkline to Dunkerque and Speedferries to Boulogne have been suspended until further notice.Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Free Tarpaulin to anyone who can find it.The cover from my woodpile has just taken off and is heading in a North-easterly direction. Despite being tied down and having heavy logs on top of it. It was last seen flying over the valley and local aircraft have been warned..........................................[:)]I kid you not................................well except the aircraft bit...........[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 From near the Cardigan Bay and the Dovey / upper Severn valley catchment in Mid-Wales : it is trees down, bins scattered all over the place, fields bordering brooks and rivers resembling lakes and good aqua-skidding conditions on the road if there ever was such a sport for the Olympics! The roof on this office building (a converted industrial unit) is just about holding it together...... Twas 'fun' coming to work, will be more 'fun' going home...... [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I'm supposed to be going to Jersey tomorrow and am expecting a rough crossing even if there are any sailings.[+o(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanche Neige Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18012007/325/driver-killed-gales-batter-britain.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 It is terrible here in the UK at the moment, things are smashing in the distance, bins and other objects are flying through the streets. We are meant to be going back to France tomorrow afternoon, I do hope things settle by then. On our last crossing back, it was very rough, my husband and my dog that was left in the car both got sick. Will not be looking forward to it [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I must be in a warm pocket here(north cornwall), its a little windy no rain and I have been up since 3am this morning nothing to extream here yet[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/6274041.stmHow terrible ! WJT, can't you wait a bit before travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizfjr Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Well here in the NW of England, I've lostGarage roofShed (complete)Hedge (both sides)Roof slates on house.GutteringCan I get through to the insurance company?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 A tarpaulin has just landed in our back garden. It's one of those you use for covering a woodpile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 [quote user="Cassis"]A tarpaulin has just landed in our back garden. It's one of those you use for covering a woodpile.[/quote]Golly, Gary, that was quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 [:D][:D][:D][:D]I'd like it back please................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Lizfjr, that really is terrible [:'(]! I hope you get it sorted soon, it sounds much worse where you are than what we are having here.Christine, we booked the crossing last week, if it is anything like today we may have to delay. Fingers crossed it will end soon, it is certainly causing a lot of damage. Just returned from taking the dog for a walk and it was a bit frightening. Among many things fence panels from peoples gardens were flying about along with many fallen trees and branches. Just hope I don't see Gary's tarpaulin around here anytime soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 [quote user="Lizfjr"]Well here in the NW of England, I've lostGarage roofShed (complete)Hedge (both sides)Roof slates on house.GutteringCan I get through to the insurance company??[/quote]Sounds appalling. Is the worst over by now - not that it isn't bad enough already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizfjr Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 The worst has just happened! Husband's bike was blown over and damaged at work. Now that REALLY makes me cross! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I think it's time for a gin. What was he doing out taking his bike in that weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 When I went out this morning our neighbours had a largish tree :[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/russethouse/IMG_0023.jpg[/IMG]When I came back a couple of hours later.........they still have a large tree, but in a different position.[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/russethouse/IMG_0033-1.jpg[/IMG]Lots of debris on the roads and one poor guy was killed by a falling tree, near here (Streatley) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Gay - your pics aren't showing (like the BB thread) - you have missed off the first square bracket when cut and pasting from PB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Eucalyptus? Vulnerable in wet soil in high winds - all those leaves, tall tree, made in Australia ....[quote user="Russethouse"]When I went out this morning our neighbours had a largish tree :[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/russethouse/IMG_0023.jpg[/img]When I came back a couple of hours later.........they still have a large tree, but in a different position.[img]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/russethouse/IMG_0033-1.jpg[/img]Lots of debris on the roads and one poor guy was killed by a falling tree, near here (Streatley) [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 At last - I had to fiddle - I hate to say this because it was a nice tree IMHO but my husband is quite pleased, a better view with the telescope ! Sadly the tree roots have broken the utilty area fence and 'moved' the plastic greenhouse.......there are some advantages to plastic after all !Thank goodness I wasn't at sea...........as it was on the M4 it felt as if I was driving into the wind to keep straight.Anyone traveling - please be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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