Wednesday 27th December Wind & Rain

[ChrisB]

It appears that we are due some very strong Northerlies accompanied by heavy rain. Here on the North Norfolk coast they are calling gust approaching 60 mph.

[ExMemberBobdog]

It’s filthy out there.  Just chucked the dog out in the garden.  Normally I have to go and call him in 10 minutes later, this time he was whimpering at the door to be let back in!

[ExSurveyor]

Car packed with the remains of Christmas food,  big coats out,  gloves found.

Looking at the traffic reports,  The Midlands has snow heading across to Norfolkland.

Should I unpack the Lexus and put it in the 4x4. ? The Lexus is not happy in snow. 

Dartford crossing here we come.

 

 

[LizG]

I looked out the window at the snow and suddenly realised that it was 2 x bins recycling morning.  That was fun and they arrived within 30 minutes .............. all evidence of Christmas festivities removed!

[Chelsea14Ian]

Sadly on my way to work.Lots of snow but to wet to lay.The interesting  part have to go to Victoria then to Crystal palace working there for about 10 day.Normaly via London bridge.Enginering works so have too go to Victoria .

[grendel]

been tipping it down since late yesterday, glad I got half the brakes done yesterday (the worst ones) while the weather was still good.

[Jim]

Not nice in East Herts today.  Sat here wondering how much leccy we have on the post in Horning.  Put £50 on in late november but with the frost heater on 24/7 and thermo controlled oil filled rad in the cabin, we could be running low.  Marina staff not back yet so fingers crossed.  Pretty sure we can only buy the cards from Ferry Marina unless anyone can advise an alternative??  If anyone can, thanks in advance!

[Hylander]

We drove back from The Pheasant at Kelling (North Norfolk)  first thing this morning.   Roads were pretty bad with flooding and a fallen tree ,  this was half way across the road and the police were there which was good.      Came across another small tree just laying on our side of the road , a bit of  shock when you are not expecting it.     You just catch it in your head lights and have to do some nifty breaking.   The rain is relentless but as yet no snow.

 

 

 

 

[Lulu]

Decided to pop up and check the boat today. Drove through some flooding and on arrival the rain was at right angles and very blustery. We had to alter the ropes slightly.

Inside, we had couple of small leaks from two of the small windows (on the side the rain was hammering against)  so went and got some silicone sealer for a temporary fix. The dehumidifier has been working a treat and once we got the heater on, the whole place was soon warm and toasty. Put the new carbon monoxide detectors up then my son texted to say quite a bit of snow was falling at home so we reluctantly made the decision to come home early. 

The bow slap was quite spectacular and glad we werent staying the night if the conditions carry on!  Roll on spring :)