The weather...(I know!) - Page 4

Isimmo · 04-01-14, 03:14 PM

Popped down Worthing seafront about an hour and a half after high tide, the weather is quieter today, with just steady rain and lighter winds. The seaweed and gravel is all over the Promenade and the sea still very angry, dominating the pier and at a level normally reserved for high tide.

triumph8 · 04-01-14, 06:48 PM

that little yellow shed is up barmouth its been awful for 3 weeks now, let hope we do not have the snow that new york having at the moment

Isimmo · 04-01-14, 11:30 PM

Ja'know, I could have sworn that 'little yellow shed' was outside Craig's North Ayrshire home... Bloomin' rougher than I ever imagined if its washed up in Barmouth...

john johnson · 04-01-14, 11:32 PM

Strong tide then

sinbin5t · 05-01-14, 06:39 PM

Bin night tonight will see how many are piled at the end of the road in the morning now the wind and rain has returned to the dark puddle

Lofty · 06-01-14, 12:42 AM

Some of that USA winter stuff is supposedly heading my way.
Had another eight inches or so in last day or so and a similar amount forcast again.

Also Weather related....a sobering tale....
Had my pick up truck give up on me on Friday night in the middle of nowhere.
Was minus 16 with a windchill factor of over minus 30.
Canadian AA quoted up to 5 hrs for a rescue.....have to admit I was sh#t scared as I thought it was engine related as the smell of burning oil around the exhaust was bad and the truck was bucking and rearing.

Once I had slid under the back of the truck it looked like a driveshaft seal had gone which was a huge relief as at least I could keep the engine running to stay warm.
Managed to get picked up by local garage after an hour and a half.
Made me realize how unprepared I actually am....and how easy it would be to die !
I always wear a winter coat , insulated gloves and a woolen hat and they really didn't seem very much help.... I was frickin cold outside of the cab.
My wonderful wife goes out with no coat and just enough petrol to get to her destination.....despite me warning her for years this could happen....wonder if I should up her life insurance ?

Hanuman · 06-01-14, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lofty

wonder if I should up her life insurance ?

At the same time as reducing her fuel budget? Sneaky

Hanuman · 06-01-14, 08:03 AM

I'm in Toronto again, today. Fun! Most of the northeast sounded like it was not having fun, this evening. We almost found ourselves in Buffalo. Handy for Niagara, I guess.

04-01-14, 03:14 PM	#31
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Popped down Worthing seafront about an hour and a half after high tide, the weather is quieter today, with just steady rain and lighter winds. The seaweed and gravel is all over the Promenade and the sea still very angry, dominating the pier and at a level normally reserved for high tide. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

04-01-14, 11:30 PM	#33
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Ja'know, I could have sworn that 'little yellow shed' was outside Craig's North Ayrshire home... Bloomin' rougher than I ever imagined if its washed up in Barmouth... __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

04-01-14, 11:32 PM	#34
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	Strong tide then __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

06-01-14, 12:42 AM	#36
Lofty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mid western Ontario Posts: 1,817	Some of that USA winter stuff is supposedly heading my way. Had another eight inches or so in last day or so and a similar amount forcast again. Also Weather related....a sobering tale.... Had my pick up truck give up on me on Friday night in the middle of nowhere. Was minus 16 with a windchill factor of over minus 30. Canadian AA quoted up to 5 hrs for a rescue.....have to admit I was sh#t scared as I thought it was engine related as the smell of burning oil around the exhaust was bad and the truck was bucking and rearing. Once I had slid under the back of the truck it looked like a driveshaft seal had gone which was a huge relief as at least I could keep the engine running to stay warm. Managed to get picked up by local garage after an hour and a half. Made me realize how unprepared I actually am....and how easy it would be to die ! I always wear a winter coat , insulated gloves and a woolen hat and they really didn't seem very much help.... I was frickin cold outside of the cab. My wonderful wife goes out with no coat and just enough petrol to get to her destination.....despite me warning her for years this could happen....wonder if I should up her life insurance ? Last edited by Lofty; 06-01-14 at 12:45 AM.

06-01-14, 08:03 AM	#38
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	I'm in Toronto again, today. Fun! Most of the northeast sounded like it was not having fun, this evening. We almost found ourselves in Buffalo. Handy for Niagara, I guess. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

04-01-14, 06:48 PM	#32
triumph8 Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 139	that little yellow shed is up barmouth its been awful for 3 weeks now, let hope we do not have the snow that new york having at the moment

05-01-14, 06:39 PM	#35
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Bin night tonight will see how many are piled at the end of the road in the morning now the wind and rain has returned to the dark puddle