Space Chick Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I echo that Sunday am was the best weather..... I set my alarm for 7.15 to muck out then hens as I knew the weather was due to turn about 10ish Got absolutely soaked earlier, my coat was still dripping an hour later and I was drenched. Then it cleared for a bit. Now it's hammering down, blowing a gale and freezing cold This weather can do one now, I've had enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Yes, the builders at work have been rained off more than they've been working the concrete farm drive is like a swamp where the diggers have been up and down it> we really need the rain to hold off for a couple of weeks now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Really cold here and blowing a gale, even though it is only meant to be below 30 mph. My son just came back from the gym in a hail storm! Might have to pop out and tie things down as I can hear things being blown about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Chucking it down solidly for ages now. Very irritating and I'm not sure whether it's my nose with the lurgy or I am indeed starting to quack! The chooks are getting trench foot! Well not really - they like staying in their run at the moment - the greenhouse is leaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Rain and high winds last night and 4deg, but we've had worse this winter. Same again this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 After a couple of decent(ish) days where I actually got my washing dry, we are now back to -------------------- RAIN . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The house is being battered by wind and rain, it is vile, so glad that I don't live on the south coast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The house is being battered by wind and rain, it is vile, so glad that I don't live on the south coast though. Same, I have a day off and the dogs are champing for a good walk... off to get full waterproofs on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Bit windy here but dry so far, thank goodness. Do feel so sorry for the folk on the south coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Awful night here... howling gales and torrential rain. We heard an almighty crash in the night and woke to find one large slate off the roof and plenty more loose. Our fence has been ripped down too. There's been no let up in the weather but thankfully we've not been flooded this time. We've got of very lightly compared to the poor souls on the coast. Just longing for a calm period so that it will be safe enough for the builder to tackle the roof and hoping that no more slates will come off in the meantime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'm sorry to hear that, hope you're OK in the coming days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I hope that you roof doesn't get any worse GC. We have had a brief dry spell but the wind is insane and it is raining agin now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Really mad here too Liz, cam eout of Rosie's parent-teacher thingy and nearly got knocked over by a gust of wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 A wet and windy night last night, a dry and slightly calmer day but the wind is now back and it is raining Chrissie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The weather has dealt us a cruel blow. I play bass in a Pink Floyd tribute band, our guitarist is a health and safety exec for the railways. Today the Dawlish Railway line pretty much collapsed. Gig we had scheduled, now cancelled as he needs to be in Devon, not South Wales. Gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 good grief! The wind here is bashing against the house and humming across the tops of the chimney pots. Earrplugs tonight I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Just had a knock on the door tonight, The people that our sort of neighbors (they are a field and a road away) Have accidentally let a 8 week old kitten escape at about 6 pm tonight in this wild, cold wet night and their house is in the middle of nowhere, We are surrounded by boggy fields and a fast running streams . I couldn't go and help at the time so i hope they find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Oh golly, they must be worried sick. Will you get out there with Dylan tomorrow if they haven't found it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I said i normally walk them that way so i'll hunt the dogs through, I hope it's been hiding under a plant pot and be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 A balmy 6deg this morning and less wild but still windy. It was so bad last night that I had to shut the bedroom window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yes a mild 7 here too, but there is very heavy rain forecast by lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 it's lovely here, birds singing, snow drops are out. I have been living in wellies for 6 months now and it has taken it's toll on my feet, Two huge verrucas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Niiiice The Cherwell was very high this morning as I drove over it... more rain might push it over the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Good grief - the weather sounds terrible for everyone, we've obviously got off lightly here in this part of Scotland. Did your neighbours find their kitten lillybettybabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I haven't heard anything as yet, I'm just waiting the the dogs breakfast to go down before i take them out and find out. I don't fancy it's chances here if it hasn't. I am trying the ACV and duct tape method on said warts, i smell like a chip shop but they are dieing back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
