did anyone suffer any storm damage in the gales last week

Incredibly I slept right through Wednesday night's gale (although The Fulwood Inn and a few bottles of Grolsch at home might have something to do with that).

Lodge Moor is quite exposed yet seems to have got away unscathed. But there were quite a few branches and fences torn down elsewhere and ofcause, people's wheelie bins resembled plastic tumble weed rolling down the streets near to where I work.

Anybody reckon this weather might be some kind of knock-on from the Tsunami?

knocked 3 panels out of my back fence, sent both wheelie bins flying to the other end of the garden.

It seems to me that high up and exposed areas seem to be safer from gales. Because trees in those areas, naturally grow less high and more fat to protect themselves from wind, and rooves and pointing are paid more attention to in any case. In addition people in these areas are less likely to have flimsy garden fencing, and they will not leave garden chairs in the open.

I'm not sure if its true but someone mentioned to me yesterday that the high winds were caused due to a crack in the ice in the Arctic, but can't see any evidence from the scientific know-alls about this.

Originally posted by Cycleracer
I'm not sure if its true but someone mentioned to me yesterday that the high winds were caused due to a crack in the ice in the Arctic, but can't see any evidence from the scientific know-alls about this.

Most of the wind around our house is caused by a crack as well :P

Originally posted by owdlad
Most of the wind around our house is caused by a crack as well :P Flatuly will get you no where Pop.:hihi:

Slates dislodged and slid down the roof which I had to sort out (with some help).

Blue bin went over, contents everywhere (must remind missus that pizza crusts do not constitute paper waste grrrrr)

Originally posted by DaBouncer
Slates dislodged and slid down the roof which I had to sort out (with some help). At least you don't need a ladder, big guy.:heyhey: