RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2018 Morning. I wasn't aware how windy it had been until I read some of the ER posts. I went out while Robbie did his patrol this morning and found one garden chair and a potted bay tree overturned but unharmed. Still quite blustery though. We will be having a visitor today, our bank manager. I think he actually comes to see Robbie rather than give us financial advice. Have a good day and beware of trampolines. Tony 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Morning all from Estuary-Land. Slept through all the (external) wind last night, problem is that our council does not provide bins other than for garden and some food waste, everything else goes in plastic bags which are now scattered down the street. Fortunately my bags are OK, the pink recycling bag is still were I placed it and the black bag has only moved a few feet until it came up against the fence. It seems that the binmen are out chasing errant bin bags as theres no sign of the bin wagons dawn chorus yet. Wishing Debs and other ailing ER's well, be back later. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 43110andyb Posted January 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2018 No wind! Just white! 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Ah. Just been out in the garden and the barbecue cover I replaced after the last one was torn to pieces a couple of weeks ago has gone... That's about £4 a day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Good morning from a village that seems to have survived what the various storms can throw at it. We certainly haven't had the high winds reported elsewhere. Q your tale of the high sided lorry reminds me of a couple of trips with a hired 7.5T box van with the layout in it. The worst was coming back from Warley a couple of years ago. I think we came across Tinsley viaduct at about 25mph but still moved lanes at one point without me touching the steering. I have a lot of sympathy with the drivers of high sided vehicles. The lurgi is still around and the boss is now well in it's grip but apparently the female version of totally different and worse than the male version. I got quite a lot done yesterday and have some jobs lined up for today. The first job is to go and replace some lightbulbs at church. Not a particularly easy job as it looks as if the task wasn't considered at design stage, Thoughts to all those ailing, and missing. So a cheery good morning at all part from Baz to whom I wish good afternoon. Jamie 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Got up this morning to a slight covering of snow. Given our proximity to the sea, this is pretty rare. An hour later, most of it has gone again. Today will entail a trip to the dentist, which was hastily arranged in advance of my chemotherapy starting next week. As the dentist is in Cockermouth, this trip will also involve some shopping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Being ex military stupid long hours occasionally were par for the course. The worst was being snowed in for 3 days and 2 nights on a base we were doing a course at. So it was course during the day and snow clearance at night, I was lucky being the only one with Landrover Snowplough on his military licence, the rest were out there digging away snow from radar doors / ventilation intakes etc. Though I'm feeling close to as I did after the above having had just 12 hours sleep in 3 nights... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post 81C Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2018 Good morning all, Windy, in fact very windy. Got up at 3.45 as I became fed up with the crashing of bins outside. Went out to sort them as 3 were in the middle of the road and 3 others on their side on the pavement. These were just ours and next door's. Nobody else's were in the road but plenty on their sides and stuff blowing everywhere. As I appeared to be the only person around I then thought if they can't be bothered why should I and came back in for a cup of tea. Couldn't get back to sleep so here I am. (And stuff is still blowing around) Have a good one, Bob. Snap !! it was about 4am when I went out the front to retrieve one of the bins from the road, moved the car back away from the house, shoved the 2 bins in the garage that were not being emptied today as they were down the end of the garden too, there was heaps of litter and waste blowning around which I left which ended up on Reg's garden across the road I don't think he was too happy when he left for work as several bins were pushed up against his new car. I was surprised how clear it was when I first looked out about 8:30. Bob I'm sure Sunday's trip out will encourage you to do some more to your railway. Have a good day all 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Just to let ER's know, Debs has just posted on facebook. Not sure if it's good or bad but I told her that she is being missed by ER's. No doubt John may get some more info later. Jamie 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Morning yet again from Estuary-Land. As soon as I signed off earlier this morning the dawn chorus of the bin wagons started, begining with the glass/bottle wagon. My black bin bag had decided to join some of its fellows further down the street but all has been collected now. The sun is shining brightly but still windy atm. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post The Stationmaster Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2018 Morning all, We obviously lead a sheltered life (or did last night) as no wind was heard and nothing appears to have been swept away or blown over. I notice that GWR trains claim to be functioning correctly according to National Rail but obviously problems in the east and confusion in Londinium as NR say no problems on the Overground but LUL claims 'severe delays' on the Overground. Oh and my new Driving Licence has arrived - so two days after it was issued and yes Chris - the DVLA would definitely seem to be the Ministry of jobsworths judging by the daft questions the Doctor had to answer at my medical exam. Today is planned as a Waitrose trip but we are also expecting couple of deliveries so the timing might be subject to adjustment and if we go via Pangbourne I will also need to lash out on adding extra trips on my swipe card for the toll bridge. Tomorrow I am bidden to attend a meeting of various leading lights in BUG (the Branch User Group) to see if I can add anything helpful to their response on the consultation document for the renewal of the GWR franchise - that could take some time as it took me several hours to complete it when I did an individual response. Have a good day one and all and thoughts with the ailing and recovering. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Morning all. Very windy overnight though the worst was over by the time I set forth. Major disruptions everywhere. A large tree has apparently destroyed two lineside signalling equipment cabinets at Milford which may take some time to make good. Trees down over the main line south of Basingstoke and at Epsom. Southern also in disarray. Overground suspended on both routes to the House of Fun due to wind-borne debris fouling point blades. And my mate who works Eastleigh panel was gloating over how few trains he was offered. You can go off some people! Second half beckons. Widespread disruption likely to persist. Best wishes to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 The bad weather seems to be mostly bypassing the North-West. There is a forecast of some snow late evening. So I may have to change "it's grim up north", to "it's sometimes more grim down south"...................... Stay safe folks. Cheers, Mick 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) My wife always complained about overnight excessive wind but now we have single beds, she doesn't care anymore. A sentiment I agree with. One long blast is something I don't have to worry about also as I do want her to pass me on my port side. Edited January 18, 2018 by Judge Dread 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) My wife always complained about overnight excessive wind but now we have single beds, she doesn't care anymore. A sentiment I agree with. One long blast is something I don't have to worry about also as I do want her to pass me on my port side. A bit nearer to Home, on the Norfolk Broads, One long Blast means.. 48 (4) The master of a vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway or a bridge or other place where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction may, if the circumstances require, sound one prolonged blast. Such signals may be answered with a prolonged blast by the master of any approaching vessel that may be within hearing around the bend or behind the intervening obstruction. or, 50, In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this Byelaw shall if the circumstances require be used as follows: (a) a power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, one prolonged blast; A prolonged blast means more than 6 seconds... Edited January 18, 2018 by TheQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Pig Shack blown onto A47 Near Norwich, Police say "they are not sure if it was caused by the wind or a Big Bad Wolf...." 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) A bit nearer to Home, on the Norfolk Broads, One long Blast means.. 48 (4) The master of a vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway or a bridge or other place where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction may, if the circumstances require, sound one prolonged blast. Such signals may be answered with a prolonged blast by the master of any approaching vessel that may be within hearing around the bend or behind the intervening obstruction. or, 50, In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this Byelaw shall if the circumstances require be used as follows: (a) a power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, one prolonged blast; A prolonged blast means more than 6 seconds... How many beans do you have to eat to produce a blast of more than six seconds.. Jamie Edited January 18, 2018 by jamie92208 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Pig Shack blown onto A47 Near Norwich, Police say "they are not sure if it was caused by the wind or a Big Bad Wolf...." One of my colleagues once had to submit a form 1 to explain damage to a Panda car. It had been hit by a wind blown site hut whilst parked.. For some reason he got some stick about that. Jamie 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 still rooting for Debs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 As Jamie has said, Debs has posted on Facebook. From the language she's feeling better then the last message I got direct from her. One of us will keep everyone updated. She's still very poorly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Afternoon all. My lower back is now down to 47 shades of fecked. Near death experience was had by one of our recycling bins in the wind. The recently emptied plastics bin ran out of the front gate and straight into the path of an oncoming bus. Driver managed to stop in time. Phew. Naughty bin now sitting in the corner with 30kg of full rubble sack on his head. 2 1/2 hours on a call with our mortgage adviser this morning. My brain still hurts. The result is 2 years chopped off and a few beer tokens saved each month. Worth the pain methinks. My afternoon work has been pushed back to next week so the rest of today is hopefully quiet. Enjoy the rest of your day. Tomorrow is TFIF. Thursday is the new Friday, so TFIT!! 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Caught up with the major System backlog... yippee Now starting on the shrapnel (little bits and pieces) backlog..... 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2018 I had to get off my @rse this morning as SWMBO reported the washing m/c was leaking, I spent an hour checking to find nothing as SHE is spring cleaning (yes I know) she ordered me to sort out the lights, so I popped to Horrorsons for some new bulbs for the main kitchen light fitting has halogen one's in it seem to last about a year and run very hot so I've switched over to L.E.D.s at 4.5 quid each I could have bought 4 strip lights, the LEDS boast 25000 hrs life so should be cost effective we shall see, whilst I was out I picked up the Hornby comic so it's back on my @rse for a read/laugh. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2018 Pig Shack blown onto A47 Near Norwich, Police say "they are not sure if it was caused by the wind or a Big Bad Wolf...."There was a wolf on the loose earlier today (Not in Norfolk though) after a fence at a wolf sanctuary blew down last night. Now recaptured without any harm to itself.Tony 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2018 Hey up! Waiting of a plane to take us to sheeptoiletcowtoilet. Had a great day travelling on a cable hauled tram, eating nice food, going on a harbour cruise. I can't tick every post on here as flight time approaches. Will check back for more news of Debs.. And with that it's goodnight from me and goodnight from her indoors.... Baz 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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