Big Storm brewing - Page 6

PMG · #**126** (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hobble

Well here we are just a stones throw from the beach. On my way home tonight I saw the biggest sea I have witnessed, foam has been whipped up and was flying around my garden.
But luckily where I am tucked away in my quarry there is the roar of the sea and wind in the trees but it is relatively sheltered.
Out there though it is a different story, will have to go down tomorrow and see what has been washed up.

Oh Wow! There are times when I wish I could see it like that - but then after a quick look I would want to leave and go somewhere quieter and safer - yes I know wuzzy all thro!

We've had a few showers and its a bit windy here in S. Lancs today - but all the signs are for rough weather and high gales tonight.......... batten down the hatches, dustbins, fence panels and various neighbours nick-knacks!

Pauline

James M · #**127** (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 10:35 PM

Gust of 82mph at Capel Curig already, the strongest winds are expected to come later.

kml · #**128** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 12:50 AM

Strong winds here in Hampshire and the electric keeps flickering so I wouldn`t be shocked if it goes soon.I think we might be in for another restless night.

Purplepixii · #**129** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 12:52 AM

Whereabouts in Hants are you KML coz I thought I was imagining lights flickering...

tufftie · #**130** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 12:55 AM

There's now very string gust of wind here and heavy rain and it's blowing in from the NW (because rain beating against window) which is unusual as it normally comes form the SW here.

kml · #**131** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:04 AM

We are just north of Petersfield purplepixii.Is the wind strong where you are too?

Purplepixii · #**132** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:07 AM

Yes it is - I am on the outskirts of Fareham and it's bloomin' gusty - I thought we were clear of the bad stuff now??

Tormentil · #**133** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:08 AM

Went to the Club just before 9pm and it was fairly calm. Left at 11:30-ish and the wind had picked up considerably.

Geeze, that was difficult to type correctly. I seem to have a moving keyboard.

kml · #**134** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:11 AM

They said on the local weather forecast that the south would cop it again tonight.It could be worse we could be in Selsea!!

A boat would be the only option then.Hope the rest of your fence is okay.

Purplepixii · #**135** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tormentil

Went to the Club just before 9pm and it was fairly calm. Left at 11:30-ish and the wind had picked up considerably.

Geeze, that was difficult to type correctly. I seem to have a moving keyboard.

Rofl!!! Blame the wind (not the 10 pints eh)

agrumpycow · #**136** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:14 AM

The lights have been flickering here in Berkshire too, a couple of bulbs have blown as well, but I don't know if it's related?!
Although, I think we've got away lightly, the wind's not been as strong as other places but it's picking up a bit again now.

Purplepixii · #**137** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:19 AM

Just been out for a smoke and was getting pushed around by the wind - when it came to closing the door I really had to fight with it. Roll on another sleep-deprived night

tufftie · #**138** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:23 AM

LOL - witht he wind in the direction it is and the rain on the window..i'm another one not sleeping! Flickering lights? - I'm just up from you an there's often power cuts here in bad weather....glad i got some more candles today!!!

Purplepixii · #**139** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:26 AM

I often wonder where you are Tuftie, tho day-dream-land does sound very appealing at times

If the lights do go out then so long as it's after I've gone to bed (soonish) I dont mind - it's not half as spooky that way

tufftie · #**140** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Purplepixii

I often wonder where you are Tuftie, tho day-dream-land does sound very appealing at times

If the lights do go out then so long as it's after I've gone to bed (soonish) I dont mind - it's not half as spooky that way

lol - nothing wrong with daydream land even if my posts are a bit weird and wonderful at times !

I'm in Eastbourne but only for the next 6 weeks - after which my dreams are starting to become real!!

No - i'm still a scaredy cat even then!!!!

PMG · #**141** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 08:13 AM

Its rough here in S. Lancs this morning - not looking forward to work - going to be a struggle getting round the hides this morning!

According to news 7 waggons over on the Thellwall which is only 'round the corner' from here and M6 now closed over that big bridge, glad I'm not due to go anywhere.............. lights have been flickering here too - maybe I should get in the shower now in case the electric goes off?

Pauline

tufftie · #**142** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 09:30 AM

Well I'm relieved I'm not the only one that gets the jitters in the dark!!!

It's still very windy here but not as bad as in the early hours. However, it's now beautiful sunny morning

Purplepixii · #**143** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Hmmm wouldnt go so far as sunny here, but it's bright-ish.
However the wind is still very strong!
Wish it would go away - want my birdies back.

tufftie · #**144** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Purplepixii

Hmmm wouldnt go so far as sunny here, but it's bright-ish.
However the wind is still very strong!
Wish it would go away - want my birdies back.

awww - I'm lucky here as the garden backs onto woodland and there's a hedge (sort of) down both sides of it...so the birds hide in there and then dart back and forth to the feeders for a quick nibble.

RobinP · #**145** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 11:54 AM

The wind blew one of my feeders off its pole - all the birds were sitting in the apple tree looking a bit miffed until I fixed it for them. The bullfinches don't mind the wind but the great and blue tits must be holed up somewhere.

Think the fun & games are over now for most of us, though maybe Norfolk will still be getting strong gusts until lunchtime.

tufftie · #**146** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RobinP

The wind blew one of my feeders off its pole - all the birds were sitting in the apple tree looking a bit miffed until I fixed it for them. The bullfinches don't mind the wind but the great and blue tits must be holed up somewhere.

Think the fun & games are over now for most of us, though maybe Norfolk will still be getting strong gusts until lunchtime.

Dunno about that - it's still pretty gusty here and the sun's gone

Hope it keeps dry - doing some gardening for a friend later on

kml · #**147** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 01:53 PM

The winds are still stong here but the sun is shining.It is suppose to die down for the south as the day goes on.Would be nice to get a good nights sleep in.

stripee · #**148** (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 11:03 PM

Very breezy day, but sunny too

Wild night though and small branches everywhere but nothing major blown over. Hope there isn't anything else lurking out in the Atlantic.

juliejam · #**149** (**permalink**) 13-03-2008, 08:42 AM

What a differnt start to the day altogether..just a gentle breeze out there this morning...going to make the most of it as the rain return for me tomorrow plus the wk end isent looking very promising either..

Julie

tufftie · #**150** (**permalink**) 13-03-2008, 08:59 AM

Well the wind has dropped but it's very grey... hopefully it will brighten up a bit when i go for a walk later