Newsbot Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Heavy rain and strong winds lash the Isle of Man, causing problems on the roads when trees are brought down. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/7286978.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Heavy rain and strong winds lash the Isle of Man, causing problems on the roads when trees are brought down. That wasn't storms, just gales, with the occasional stronger gust. Tonight, however, will be a different matter - "BATTEN down the hatches, the Met Office has warned as storm force winds are on the way." They are saying it might be almost as bad as the storm we had in January 2005, when damage was substantial. The Steam Packet has cancelled Ben's sailing tonight already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Heavy rain and strong winds lash the Isle of Man, causing problems on the roads when trees are brought down. That wasn't storms, just gales, with the occasional stronger gust. Tonight, however, will be a different matter - "BATTEN down the hatches, the Met Office has warned as storm force winds are on the way." They are saying it might be almost as bad as the storm we had in January 2005, when damage was substantial. The Steam Packet has cancelled Ben's sailing tonight already. Oh dear - lost half my (dandara) roof last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Heavy rain and strong winds lash the Isle of Man, causing problems on the roads when trees are brought down. That wasn't storms, just gales, with the occasional stronger gust. Tonight, however, will be a different matter - "BATTEN down the hatches, the Met Office has warned as storm force winds are on the way." They are saying it might be almost as bad as the storm we had in January 2005, when damage was substantial. The Steam Packet has cancelled Ben's sailing tonight already. Looks like the wind speed will peak in the early hours.....map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Looks like we'll be getting the worst of it, too. And the window in my living room is held on with parcel tape at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Barry Bucknell has much to answer for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 My neighbour lost his chimney last time. Hope it doesn't happen again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ykstarr Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've just put a new chicken shed up. Seriously hope it doesn't blow away or collapse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyorhythm Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I better not go out then tonight, just in case it blows me syrup off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDan Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Looks like we'll be getting the worst of it, too. And the window in my living room is held on with parcel tape at the moment! Doesn't sound too bad that.... if it falls out, you can just stick it back on again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcCann Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Pah. Nuts to the Met Office and their health and safety weather forecasts. *gets ready for some non essential overnight travel* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelslikeitshould Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Anyone up for kite surfing this evening? I hope my office is still there in the morning....What am I saying!? I hope is blows off tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Anyone up for kite surfing this evening? The most I have kitesurfed in over here is around 40mph gusting 45 to 50, thats with a 9m kite (anything over 45-50mph and it starts to get a bit mental). So I'd be out as it stands now - although it's a little dark this evening so maybe not. Theres some video knocking around somewhere, I'll see if I can track it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Theres some video knocking around somewhere, I'll see if I can track it down. Waddayamean 'track it down'? Grab your gear - I've got the cameras ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 You got lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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