Cinnamon Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Its all going to start happening tonight,apparantly. The South is going to be battered by winds of up to 80MPH, with it lasting through until Monday morning. Batten down those hatches - Hubby is outside now lashing the pink Eglu onto its stand & all the Eglu doors will be shut tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Oh crikey - looks like you are in for a night of it Sarah! The weather forecast for the midlands stated that this weekend would be miserable with heavy rain, clouds and strong winds and we havent seen a bit of it! The sun is shining now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It's one of those weird mornings here - sun is shining and it's very still - the calm before the storm methinks, although I don't think we've to get it as bad as the South. We had horrendous weather yesterday afternoon - heavy hail, rain, sleet, thunder and very windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 i have got to to get up at 2am to go to luton airport, i can see that being a fun trip down the motorway. hopefully not much traffic and not mant high sided lorries at that time of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Oh crikey - looks like you are in for a night of it Sarah! The weather forecast for the midlands stated that this weekend would be miserable with heavy rain, clouds and strong winds and we havent seen a bit of it! The sun is shining now Midlands weather forecasts are "Ooops! word censored" - you may as well take your pick from everyone elses forecast We're collecting our rescue hens shortly....... and can't decide where to put them when we get back We were going to start in the small shed.... but that may not be as stable as the Eglu if we have gales I think we'll just tie everything down that we can Beautiful morning here at the moment...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Beautiful here too! Hard to imagine what it is going to be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Could you put them in the eglu in the small shed. That way they get the best of both worlds and the glu would protect them if the shed saw its last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 We are just pondering that Bron - we're hoping the Eglu will fit - we want them to get used to the Eglu really....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Just been watching the news/weather and the severe weather warning triangle was right over us on the south coast :shock: they are advising people to stay away from the coasts - I'm a 10 mins walk from the sea - hope that's far enough away :anxious: I'm off to batten down the hatches....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It got a bit wild in the night blowing and raining, I'll think of you Laura, I finish work at 2am so we'll have to battle the winds together. It's been lovely here this morning although when we were finisheing the dog walk yo ucould feel the temperature start to rop and it got quite chilly. Dog didn't mind though, she's wet, muddy and tired, just like the kids. Peace for half an hour!! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 The met office have changed their warning chart - looks a bit less severe now, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'm dreading it, 2 new chooks, one not well and a pink eglu, 7 miles from the south coast here. I'm going to take the winter cover off the run to avoid potential lift off so if the chooks have any sense they will stay in the eglu mostly tomorrow. I will put some treats by the eglu door in the morning before I go to work. I have also secured the run with extra run pegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Just come back from a day in Buxton. The views as you approach Sheffield on the way back are panoramic and we could see several areas, as far as Newark, with dark clouds and torrential rain. All quiet here. So far. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 im probably the most south westerner on here tonight? I think its going to hit me first, but at the moment all calm and quiet here I'll keep you posted if it changes then you'll know its on its way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Take care everyone. Back from work now, until late tomorrow night, had instructed OH to batten down the hatches and storm proof the eglus. He has put away anything and everything from the garden and got the camping stove out of the garage - we always lose power in storms We are on the edge of Salisbury plain and it is always very windy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 There's been so much 'hype' about the storm it must be quite scary sitting waiting for things to happen . I hope everyone 'down there' doesn't come off too badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I keep looking out of the window. Quiet as can be here at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 There was talk at work today about CLOSING Heathrow airport tomorrow! They really are expecting it to be bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Good Lord! The PM had a crisis meeting with the emergency services and the army last night! Either they are just covering themselves after the floods of '07 and the denials of a hurricane in '87......or they genuinely believe there is going to be mayhem! Grey wet and foul here this am. Not much in they way of wind. Yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Its vile here & very windy,with the wind due to get worse throuout the day. The girls school is in the middle of a woods,so I am trying to find out if its open today,also their coach may not be able to get in if there are trees down along the route....... I have already told Devon to drop her after school activites today as I am uncertain if I can get in to collcet her & school will be shut at 6pm - Hubby is away so I am loath to go out on my own to try & pick her up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Still pretty quiet here - hope all you southern omleteers are ok today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Quiet here too - snowing this morning but eased off now. Hope you are all OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Rolo Rabbits neighbour's shed roof has blown off and they have had torrential rain. See one of the two other thread on the storms **here** Edited March 10, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Bloomin awful here at the mo! Torrential rain and gusts of wind that are showing no signs of giving up yet - glad I've got the day off work, I'm staying put in front of the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Good Morning All, The rain is lashing against the windows, the roads are chaos the wind is blowing but not a gale so far so thats good!!!! . .saying that it is getting much stronger by the minute . Brrrrr not looking forward to 2 & 3/4 hour drive South West tomorrow ! Hope everybody stays cosy safe & warm, that all journeys are safe & stressfree. Ms Tilywrappinguptogooutsidetopursuadechickstogobackinsidetheircube Ms Tilyhassillyverywetblownaboutchickensallhuddlingtogetheratbackofrun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
