Re: Weather

by burlingtonboaby Fri Sep 30, 2022 5:51 am

Cool clear starlite morning, no wind. Good walk out with Tag,down the promanard and along to Sewerby cricket grounds,lots a noisy Howlets calling in nearby woods.
Have a nice day.
Boaby

by Bilbobaggins Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:52 am

Dawn was colourful an hour ago, bright reddish orange sky to the east, you know what they say about red sky in the morning. Strong winds and rain now arrived, likely to be here for several hours. Looks like it will be a bumpy ride down to Edinburgh in the van later on.

Stay safe everyone

by Paulmold Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:34 am

Now in County Durham and it was very cold overnight but dry. 8°right now, expected high of 13 this afternoon. 75% chance of rain until 5pm, winds up to 47kmph by 4pm.

by Askit Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:36 am

As expected it is dull and grey here this morning, the rain has been light but persistent. That will change as the strong winds blow in the heavy stuff later this morning. Hopefully it will dry up enough for a walk (to the pub?) later.

Take care folk, especially those travelling up!

by Askit Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:25 pm

The heavy rain has arrived with strong and blustery winds, the van is getting rocked even with the steadies down. Last night we watched the tractor lights of the local potato farmers gathering in their crops, they were working in pitch dark until 10.30pm. Guess they knew there would be no crops harvested today, the fields will be a sea of mud.

by Paulmold Fri Sep 30, 2022 1:42 pm

Heavy rain started around midday here and looks set for day. We also had farmers working in the dark last night.
Last day before we head home, 19 days away and not had any bad weather to speak of until today.
Update 3.30 - wish we had steadies, rocking enough to make you feel sick, supposed to die down around 5pm

by groundhog Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:21 pm

Raining and blowing now but a good start with a dramatic sunrise. Managed to get the early shop done, asked the checkout guy which car I had actually bought from the car park when I saw the bill but he didn't seem to understand. snigger

Enjoy the day especially those travelling and take care in these winds.

by Bilbobaggins Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:48 pm

Arrived at Edinburgh CMC about half an hour ago, breezy, blue skys and sunshine, drive down was a different matter, strong wind, torrential rain and lots of surface water. Couldn't hear any squeaks or rattles in the van due to noise of rain and wind pummeling the van.

Stay safe

by burlingtonboaby Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:30 pm

Bilbobaggins wrote:Arrived at Edinburgh CMC about half an hour ago, breezy, blue skys and sunshine, drive down was a different matter, strong wind, torrential rain and lots of surface water. Couldn't hear any squeaks or rattles in the van due to noise of rain and wind pummeling the van.

Stay safe

Hope you like commercial aircraft taking of and landing BB, enjoy your week end.heavy rain here now and gales
Boaby

by burlingtonboaby Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:25 am

Mild damp night,no rain or wind this morning,nice walk with Tag and back for porridge.
Have a nice day,take care if your traveling.
Boaby

by Bilbobaggins Sat Oct 01, 2022 7:22 am

Several heavy rainshowers overnight woke me up, better morning so far. Planes passing overhead every few minutes.

by Paulmold Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:07 am

Milder this morning, no rain, blue sky, hope stays that way for journey home today.

by Askit Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:55 am

Safe travels Paul. Never heard the rain, bright and sunny now with occasional showers. Pretty cold, although it's good walking weather. If it stays like this I may even fire up the BBQ later.

by groundhog Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:22 am

Yes, safe travels to all on the road.
Nice start to the day blue skies with a little cloud, instructed this morning I am pulling up montbretia which seems to have overtaken a large area of the garden. Funny thing is we lived in Sussex for a few years and it wouldn't grow at all, it is like a weed here.

Have a great day all allthumbz

by burlingtonboaby Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:25 am

Nice and mild and sunny, ,clearing up the leaves from tree no where near here..
Watch out for the road kill Haggis Paul, have a safe journey back.
Boaby

by Dave 418 Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:26 pm

As per typical Deepdale weather the wind and rain started just after we arrived and the wind really got going. I always forget the wind is mostly from the south west and should park facing that way. No matter we survived and it’s been a lovely bright if breezy day today.
We managed a walk up on to the common and sat having lunch above Burnham Staith. Of course we had to call at the Crab Shack for a fishy butty to keep for managements lunch tomorrow. I will stick to ham and pickle because fish is not good for me.
The walk back along the board walk was very pleasant in the afternoon sun. Muttly met a few dogs out enjoying the weather and managed to be sociable with them. His grumpy old man attitude seems to be warring off. sit

by burlingtonboaby Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:25 pm

Warm and windy this afternoon, temperatures up to 16 degrees
Boaby

by Paulmold Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:28 pm

Paulmold wrote:Milder this morning, no rain, blue sky, hope stays that way for journey home today.

Had showers on A66 and A685 but once on M6 it was warm sunny and pleasant driving, heavy traffic in opposite direction further down , maybe heading for Blackpool hallucinations.

by burlingtonboaby Sun Oct 02, 2022 5:47 am

Dry cool mild starlite morning,lots of wildfowl flying east ? , good walk out with Tag,hope you get home safe and sound Paul.
Have a nice day, BBQ this afternoon.
Boaby

by Bilbobaggins Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:57 am

Much better night and morning, bright sunshine with a bit of a breeze but temperature above 10degrees.

Gentle drive around Fife coast today, tea from chippy at St Andrews to be eaten on West sands, then 40 minutes home

Have a good day

by Dave 418 Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:18 am

Another bright start to the day. We were awoken to a squadron of geese going past. They live in the marshes across the road from here so it’s to be exspected.
Off to Great Yarmouth this morning to have a walk through the gardens and tea at a nice kiosk. Last time we were there they had a dog library of toys for dogs to borrow for playing on the beach. doggy

Tonight we will move to Goreslston to park up for night the hopefully.

by Askit Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:30 am

Yes, what BB said up!

Looks a a good day for a walk through the local nature reserve. Yesterday the recording of sighting in the Scottish Ornathologist Club included one for @ 8000 pink footed geese Whistle1

We had a walk to the nearby Gosford house which has a large pond in the grounds. Imagine our surprise to see an otter in the water. No, we hadn't been drinking and yes, I did confirm with the park ranger snigger

by Paulmold Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:43 am

Bilbobaggins wrote:
Gentle drive around Fife coast today, tea from chippy at St Andrews to be eaten on West sands, then 40 minutes home

We drove from Tayport , through St.Andrews, Crail, Anstruther to Elie. Had 'fish supper' from 'The Wee Chippy' in Anstruther , window sign claiming best in 2020, 2021 and 2022. If that was cod or haddock, I'm a dutch uncle. It was only listed as 'fish and chips' but I'm guessing whiting or pollock.

Anyway, back home now, very warm night, bright sunny morning, third load of washing already on.

by IanH Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:04 am

Dave 418 wrote:Another bright start to the day. We were awoken to a squadron of geese going past. They live in the marshes across the road from here so it’s to be exspected.
Off to Great Yarmouth this morning to have a walk through the gardens and tea at a nice kiosk. Last time we were there they had a dog library of toys for dogs to borrow for playing on the beach.
Tonight we will move to Goreslston to park up for night the hopefully.

Out of the two we prefer Gorleston, worth a wander around, better than most would think. Pier hotel is good too.
Good Luck
I

by groundhog Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:12 am

Started out wet, an hour later and we have clear blue skies. Forecast to stay like that so it is back to clearing montbretia for the second day, now have a seven foot trailer load piled as high as I can reach ready for the recycling depot.
Have a great day all and enjoy those travels. allthumbz