Waldi Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Well, “code red” today in some parts of the UK. Good luck today. On the positive side that’s a good excuse to stay inside—in the garage with your TR. Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 It’s just starting to wind up in mid Devon……. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 My grandchildren have a day off school today because of the storm. Schools are closed. How ridiculous. The world has gone mad, or at least the UK has. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I never did get round to making that kite - apparently they only cost 2d Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, RogerH said: I never did get round to making that kite - apparently they only cost 2d Roger I thought the 2d was for bags ? Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Sounds cheap for a pair of trousers ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Ian: closing schools is probably a sensible precaution as trees will be brought down, lorries and vans have been blown over already, tiles and slates (and chimneys) may come off, and lots of debris will be flung about. I cannot remember any previous RED Weather Warning, so best to play safe. Our grandchildren's Primary School is closed. I have tied all our wheelie bins together and have secured them to the wall of the house because they have a tendency to march themselves down the path in such conditions - Daleks! Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I’ve just got in from walking the dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mick Forey Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Apparently a 93mph gust recorded in Salcombe, a bit breezy for sailing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Pretty rough down here too, funny that with all this wind all of the windmills around (And from the top of our yard you can see at least 30 dotted about) have stopped due to overspeed condition, so much for renewable energy. Oh and my dogs dont care about the weather! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 mum has reported that the higher ferry has stopped on the dart in devon and she is facing the full brunt. welfare call due later. !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Neighbour’s trampoline just set off the length of the garden and tried to launch itself through his window!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) It was bad on Wednesday night going over Thelwall Viaduct with my ex-long 16ft high trailer, should be fun tonight, Mike redrose group Edited February 18, 2022 by BRENDA1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, BRENDA1 said: It was bad on Wednesday night going over Thelwall Viaduct with my ex-long 16ft high trailer, should be fun tonight, Mike redrose group I take it when running empty you have the curtains rolled right forward then Mike? Ive seen a few on their sides up on the 74. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 55 minutes ago, stuart said: Pretty rough down here too, funny that with all this wind all of the windmills around (And from the top of our yard you can see at least 30 dotted about) have stopped due to overspeed condition, so much for renewable energy. Oh and my dogs dont care about the weather! Stuart. The luck ones stopped, some weren't so strong............................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Hi Stuart, not with my job I go out fully loaded to the hub and then come back fully loaded so most of the time I’m running at 44 ton, but when it’s windy it still moves about. If the other lads with the standard trailers are empty they travel with curtains strapped at the back end. But then have to be careful that the wind doesn’t get under the roof and rip it off ( only very thin alloy with pot rivets ) they are very flimsy when the curtains are not closed as we don’t have central bars to hold the roof up in the middle now all part of less weight more goods. Mike redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I’m very concerned about the caravan in the garden. Not sure where it came from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, BRENDA1 said: Hi Stuart, not with my job I go out fully loaded to the hub and then come back fully loaded so most of the time I’m running at 44 ton, but when it’s windy it still moves about. If the other lads with the standard trailers are empty they travel with curtains strapped at the back end. But then have to be careful that the wind doesn’t get under the roof and rip it off ( only very thin alloy with pot rivets ) they are very flimsy when the curtains are not closed as we don’t have central bars to hold the roof up in the middle now all part of less weight more goods. Mike redrose group Know the feeling Mike, few years ago I used to double drive with one of my friends when he was really busy to help him out and coming down from Fraserburgh right on the weight at 44t full of frozen mackerel in a fridge I was in the inside lane and the back of the trailer was in the middle lane with the wind! Stuart. Edited February 18, 2022 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Huh! Cornwall, maybe, but here on the Cote de Morecambe bay, it's two T-shirt time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 122 mph gust recorded on the IoW! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, Misfit said: I’m very concerned about the caravan in the garden. Not sure where it came from. Lol Up here …. 3 roof tiles off and a fence that decided to move next door . Not bad at all !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Spring day here bit windy Michael Fish all is forgiven I agree the world’s gone mad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, ntc said: Spring day here bit windy Michael Fish all is forgiven I agree the world’s gone mad Not down here, its currently snowing sideways. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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