100mph winds forecast - Page 3

**Alan1** · 08-12-2011, 11:05 PM

it has dropped a fair bit here now. a house over at Gifford had a tree land on it, it was on the BBC news at 10pm

**Alan1** · 11-12-2011, 08:29 PM

England and Wales are to get this tomorrow night, only 70mph though, not much more than a strong fart

justmeandmytortoise · 27-12-2011, 06:08 PM

"The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds affecting much of central, southern and western Scotland on Wednesday.

Gale or severe gale-force winds have been predicted, with the possibility of gusts up to 90mph in exposed coastal areas of the west.

Forecasters have said that damage to buildings and disruption to transport services can be expected."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16339371

You ok up there Alan?

wigwamman · 27-12-2011, 06:25 PM

went out for indian curry friday night,wind was terrible in birmingham!

Watermelon · 28-12-2011, 10:06 AM

I love crazy weather, its so exciting! Wish Leeds could have some...

**Alan1** · 28-12-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justmeandmytortoise

"The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds affecting much of central, southern and western Scotland on Wednesday.

Gale or severe gale-force winds have been predicted, with the possibility of gusts up to 90mph in exposed coastal areas of the west.

Forecasters have said that damage to buildings and disruption to transport services can be expected."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16339371

You ok up there Alan?

Yes, quite windy here just now as it often is on recycling bin day, papers and rubbish everywhere but it mostly seems to land in our garden because 99% of the time the wind comes from the same direction

Watermelon · 28-12-2011, 10:20 AM

We get that in Bangor Alan, all three of out recycle bins disappear with all contents too!!

**Alan1** · 28-12-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Watermelon

We get that in Bangor Alan, all three of out recycle bins disappear with all contents too!!

With my recycling bin I have an elastic luggage rack bungee cord thing over the lid, you know the type I mean? Elastic with a hook on both ends http://www.uktarps.com/bungee/straps...ap-600mm-x-8mm

they used to have them in asda and poundland but haven't seen any recently, mine is getting a bit weathered.

just found them on ebay, 6 for £2.40 and free delivery http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-BUNGEE-C...item3cb9bca324 2 at 12", 2 at 18" and 2 at 24"

emma_mcraf · 28-12-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caledonia

With my recycling bin I have an elastic luggage rack bungee cord thing over the lid, you know the type I mean? Elastic with a hook on both ends http://www.uktarps.com/bungee/straps...ap-600mm-x-8mm

they used to have them in asda and poundland but haven't seen any recently, mine is getting a bit weathered.

just found them on ebay, 6 for £2.40 and free delivery http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-BUNGEE-C...item3cb9bca324 2 at 12", 2 at 18" and 2 at 24"

That's handy, I could do with some of those. Thanks Alan.

ibizathetort · 30-12-2011, 09:52 PM

I tried and failed to visit Edinburgh castle on the 28th, I was, literally, blown off my feet. Actually took flight ahaha

27-12-2011, 06:08 PM	#23
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	"The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds affecting much of central, southern and western Scotland on Wednesday. Gale or severe gale-force winds have been predicted, with the possibility of gusts up to 90mph in exposed coastal areas of the west. Forecasters have said that damage to buildings and disruption to transport services can be expected." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16339371 You ok up there Alan? __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

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08-12-2011, 11:05 PM	#21
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	it has dropped a fair bit here now. a house over at Gifford had a tree land on it, it was on the BBC news at 10pm

11-12-2011, 08:29 PM	#22
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	England and Wales are to get this tomorrow night, only 70mph though, not much more than a strong fart

27-12-2011, 06:25 PM	#24
wigwamman Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: west midlands Posts: 800	went out for indian curry friday night,wind was terrible in birmingham!

28-12-2011, 10:06 AM	#25
Watermelon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,085	I love crazy weather, its so exciting! Wish Leeds could have some...

28-12-2011, 10:20 AM	#27
Watermelon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,085	We get that in Bangor Alan, all three of out recycle bins disappear with all contents too!!

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