General Chat

Has the expected GALE hit. We only seem to have our usual bvrisk wind on the Island.Hope everyone is OK. HOW ARE THE WELSH COUSINS.I think it has gone your way hasn't it? Rose

Not too bad here in my part of Somerset. Bit wet, windy and miserable outside, but not as bad as we expected. Unless I was so sound asleep, I didn't hear it ..... lol - how about you Baz?! Mandy :)

gLAD yOU'RE ok Mandy Still waiting to hear from Baz

Not too bad at all here in south east Kent., -Dry, wispy clouds and windy but nothing to worry about.

Good we are all gradually surfacing safely. My cat sat up and watched on the windowsill all night. She kept us up to date on what was happening outside. She loves a good storm and was quite let down. We had promised her a howler. Rose

To parody a phrase allegedly used by a weatherman.......... Gale? what Gale?

Rosemary In the famous storm of 1987, my Mum's two cats reacted quite differently. Mum woke up to the sound of rooftiles being smashed. She couldn't sleep (dad slept through the lot) so went downstairs. They had a power cut, so she dug out the primus stove and fixed a cup of tea. One cat was cowering under the sofa and jumped on her lap miaouing pitifully when she sat down = the other cat was at the window, desperate to get out and feel the excitement! nell

I think the wind is supposed to get worse this afternoon, gales all night, and more of the same for the rest of the week, so see how we all are tomorrow morning. I dread the heavy wind- it is the worse sort of weather, I am always on edge until it dies down- I am frightenened of something flying off our roof or a tree branch coming down. So good luck everyone, batten down the hatches!!!

Yes my cat loves a really good thunderstorm.we sit up and watch for ages. It looks as if I might be a bit ahead of the gales then. If they are coming in later that is. I don't fancy driving the causeway on the way to hospital in Dorchester,it can be a bit hairy in a force ten.

its dry and a bit windy here in southampton but no gales yet. jenny x

Morning up here in the North-East it Dry and Bright no wind yet-so everything is o.k at the moment.

Looks like we have to wait til later in the day and be prepared like Ann says.I have bailed forhours in typhoons in the past and do hope we are not going that way here. The rain just got into the house through the brickwork. The parquet floor got so wet it came up in a huge 'Bubble' and burst with a bang a few days later. Happy memories Rose

Good morning Rose, If the gales blow hard enough do you think they will blow the Island nearer to the mainland? It would save us a fortune in ferry fares. Lol Jim

Nell, you reminded me of a funny story about the gales of 1987. The wife of one of my hubby's work colleagues gave birth during the night, and once everything was over, he walked home from the hospital .... Well he was obviously so euphoric about the birth of his first born, that when everybody exclaimed with shock that he'd walked home through the storms, his reply was 'well I thought it was a bit windy'. We still laugh even to this day when they forecast storms! Mandy :)))

All quiet here in North Essex. Can't wait for the excitement!! :-) becx

The only wind here in Harlow is the aftermath of last nights curry..... E x :o))

Lol Elaine - getting a bit windy here but not too bad (and we had chilli!)

I've got my washing out and it's really quite bright and breezy here (for a change) Christine

A bit dull here in North Somerset. Looks like it might rain, but then again, it might brighten up. Got to go and collect my car from the garage, they have finally worked out what was wrong with it, then off to see mum for the afternoon. Hope the rain stays off for then.

Hi everyone just got back from driving over the causeway and it was pretty blustery and lashing with rain. Plenty of standing water now which isn't getting away down drains,but still very mild by comparison with 87. Grpa Jim- I like the isolation of Potland really. Wow Mandy.talk about being on cloud 9- What did they call the baby.STORM? That was the year that 7 Oaks became 1 Oak All of the islanders went up to the Portland Heights and hung on for dear life with our feet streaming out behind us and watched the sea blow holes through the Chesil Bank.It was put back bu bulldozers. Glad you are OK Bec and Molly LOL ABOUT THE CURRY Elaine So Chris in Edin. and Manda in yorks are having a fine day. How is Ireland now Trish? LouiseI'm on Portland It is certainly getting more blustery,but still not more than a Portland Blow.