COLD DARK ROOM

[TheLastGreen]

Hi all! Hope you all are having as good of a day like these shield bug larva I found
Heavy thunder here by us. Nice and cool now. Torts are doing well, almost time for my trip to Durban, so that's nice!
Our great dane has gone into heat for the first time, and it's a mess. She's bleeding a lot. Two mattresses have already been stained. Poor thing, can't think it's nice. She is also... swolen, if you know what I mean. Normally we'd have our dogs neutered, but we have two girls now, so this is a first.
Anyway, have a good day!

 

[TheLastGreen]

Nice and rainy here too which I don't mind, but storm Dudley is powering through with 45 mph winds at the moment. I dread to think what it's doing further north. Then on Friday they are predicting 100 mph winds now for coastal areas, courtesy of Storm Eunice which they say is going to be a 'weather bomb'. That will batter us even harder. I'll be amazed if my old conservatory survives that - I'll be staying out of it for sure.
Anyway sleep well and we'll see you soon.
Nos Da

@Lyn W it seems you guys have loads storms up there, is it commonplace?
Just converted that winspeed to km/ph and damn that's fast! Crazy! In Stilbaai we had windspeeds of 80km/ph and one of our gazebos hopped of it's rotter, ready to go to Mars or something, so I can just imagine how it'll be over there!

 

[MenagerieGrl]

@Lyn W it seems you guys have loads storms up there, is it commonplace?
Just converted that winspeed to km/ph and damn that's fast! Crazy! In Stilbaai we had windspeeds of 80km/ph and one of our gazebos hopped of it's rotter, ready to go to Mars or something, so I can just imagine how it'll be over there!

Yike's Lyn, 100mph winds are in the vicinity of a Catagory 2 Hurricane (96 to 110 mph), Time to batten down the hatches....
Here in The SF Bay area, high up on the mountain tops we may get 60 to 90 mph winds, but at lower elevations it would be more like 15 to 25....I could NOT imagine 100mph here @ my lil farm. I wouldn't have anything standing...

 

[Lyn W]

My great grandmother, who is still alive and going strong, had two siblings. Both died of cancer. Later her mother died of cancer, her father remarried, later died of cancer. (All of this happened in the span of 5-10 years) her step mother then died of cancer as well.
This all happened in the 1940-1950's. She also had cancer later on, but it was succesfuly eliminated. She is 92 now

That is a lot of family to lose to cancer in such a short space of time.
I'm glad your great grandmother has gone on to live such a long life.

 

[Lyn W]

@Lyn W it seems you guys have loads storms up there, is it commonplace?
Just converted that winspeed to km/ph and damn that's fast! Crazy! In Stilbaai we had windspeeds of 80km/ph and one of our gazebos hopped of it's rotter, ready to go to Mars or something, so I can just imagine how it'll be over there!

The storms have become worse and more frequent since the 80's thanks to global warming and climate change. They are much worse than we used to have with some areas now flooding on a regular basis.
I've never known one this strong. We are in the red warning zone which is damage to property and loss of life possible. I can't see my old conservatory surviving this, so I've been emptying it today. It has to come down this year anyway - I was just hoping it would be in a much calmer way! I'm praying my house roof will be OK. the roof next door is in a poor state and if that goes it could take min with it!
I have a new calor gas canister and candles at the ready in case power lines are down, I've also got the car ready with things for Lola and I to escape if we need to. I'm sure he knows the storm is on it's way as he didn't come out at all yesterday; he only came out today for a short while to eat, then straight back in. The worst of it will be between 7am and 1pm so at least it will be light and not a great deal of rain expected thankfully.

 

[Lyn W]

Yike's Lyn, 100mph winds are in the vicinity of a Catagory 2 Hurricane (96 to 110 mph), Time to batten down the hatches....
Here in The SF Bay area, high up on the mountain tops we may get 60 to 90 mph winds, but at lower elevations it would be more like 15 to 25....I could NOT imagine 100mph here @ my lil farm. I wouldn't have anything standing...

I've never experienced anything like this before so it's pretty scary. I just have to hope for the best.

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternoon/evening all,
We've had a lovely day today - dry and sunny - a bit gusty, but we know this is the calm before the storm. I'm as ready as anyone can be for something so unknown, gas heater for Lola and I to keep warm, and candles should the electric lines be affected. We could be sharing a romantic day in front of the fire!! Not that Lola would be impressed - and I can think of a few handsome gents I would prefer to spend it with too.?
Anyway hopefully it won't be as bad as they expect, but they've cancelled our bin collections tomorrow - don't need those flying around!
I hope you are all having a good Thursday.

 

[TheLastGreen]

The storms have become worse and more frequent since the 80's thanks to global warming and climate change. They are much worse than we used to have with some areas now flooding on a regular basis.
I've never known one this strong. We are in the red warning zone which is damage to property and loss of life possible. I can't see my old conservatory surviving this, so I've been emptying it today. It has to come down this year anyway - I was just hoping it would be in a much calmer way! I'm praying my house roof will be OK. the roof next door is in a poor state and if that goes it could take min with it!
I have a new calor gas canister and candles at the ready in case power lines are down, I've also got the car ready with things for Lola and I to escape if we need to. I'm sure he knows the storm is on it's way as he didn't come out at all yesterday; he only came out today for a short while to eat, then straight back in. The worst of it will be between 7am and 1pm so at least it will be light and not a great deal of rain expected thankfully.

That's really scary @Lyn W , almost feels apocalyptic. Luckily you are prepared. I know everything will go just fine

 

[TheLastGreen]

That is a lot of family to lose to cancer in such a short space of time.
I'm glad your great grandmother has gone on to live such a long life.

It is a lot, and she's gone on too live a good life. She lived close with her family. (Her brothers, parents, and grandparents). They were extremely poor, but lived on a farm. She met the love of her life. He was a dominie, (a priest, reverend) so he got called on a lot, so they moved a lot. They saw loads of South Africa, and what is today Namibia. She had two children. Six grandkids. Seven great grandkids! She rekindled her family past, learned more about our ancestors, who lived in France and the Netherlands. Essentially solidifying our geneaology and helped find many of the lost details.
Essentialy, she lived life to the fullest and is continuing to do so, even though she doesn't give enough credit to herself.
Always more to someones story you know.?
Ok, hell, I've spoken enough about philosophy for one day. When Tidgy's dad comes back soon, he'll think it became the Cold Philosophy Room or something

 

[Cathie G]

My great grandmother, who is still alive and going strong, had two siblings. Both died of cancer. Later her mother died of cancer, her father remarried, later died of cancer. (All of this happened in the span of 5-10 years) her step mother then died of cancer as well.
This all happened in the 1940-1950's. She also had cancer later on, but it was succesfuly eliminated. She is 92 now

I'm always glad to hear about survivors of it.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Nice and rainy here too which I don't mind, but storm Dudley is powering through with 45 mph winds at the moment. I dread to think what it's doing further north. Then on Friday they are predicting 100 mph winds now for coastal areas, courtesy of Storm Eunice which they say is going to be a 'weather bomb'. That will batter us even harder. I'll be amazed if my old conservatory survives that - I'll be staying out of it for sure.
Anyway sleep well and we'll see you soon.
Nos Da

Darn! 100 mph winds. Sounds like Florida ?

 

[Ray--Opo]

The storms have become worse and more frequent since the 80's thanks to global warming and climate change. They are much worse than we used to have with some areas now flooding on a regular basis.
I've never known one this strong. We are in the red warning zone which is damage to property and loss of life possible. I can't see my old conservatory surviving this, so I've been emptying it today. It has to come down this year anyway - I was just hoping it would be in a much calmer way! I'm praying my house roof will be OK. the roof next door is in a poor state and if that goes it could take min with it!
I have a new calor gas canister and candles at the ready in case power lines are down, I've also got the car ready with things for Lola and I to escape if we need to. I'm sure he knows the storm is on it's way as he didn't come out at all yesterday; he only came out today for a short while to eat, then straight back in. The worst of it will be between 7am and 1pm so at least it will be light and not a great deal of rain expected thankfully.

Stay safe! When Opo is acting a little strange not wanting to come out even if the weather is nice. I look at the forecast and almost 100% there is bad weather coming in the next few days. He is like my barometer. ?

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning all,
Storm Eunice is right on us and I must admit I feel like grabbing Lola and hiding under the stairs!! Very, very scary
My old conservatory is still standing at the moment but I can hear things being blown around in the streets outside. How any of you who have to put up with hurricanes and tornadoes on a regular basis do it, I don't know - I would be a complete nervous wreck!
Anyway I hope everything is much calmer in your neck of the woods and that you have a good day!!

 

[zolasmum]

Good morning all,
Storm Eunice is right on us and I must admit I feel like grabbing Lola and hiding under the stairs!! Very, very scary
My old conservatory is still standing at the moment but I can hear things being blown around in the streets outside. How any of you who have to put up with hurricanes and tornadoes on a regular basis do it, I don't know - I would be a complete nervous wreck!
Anyway I hope everything is much calmer in your neck of the woods and that you have a good day!!

It is beginning to wear off here in Devon now, but of course the possibility of power cuts is still there. The wind would have been even worse, I think, if the trees had been more in leaf ! Hope things are getting better for you now.
Angie

 

[Maro2Bear]

Fir all you Storm Watchers….. if you are on YouTube - checkout the LIVE broadcast from Heathrow Airport as planes navigate the treacherous wind while landing.

 

[Lyn W]

It is beginning to wear off here in Devon now, but of course the possibility of power cuts is still there. The wind would have been even worse, I think, if the trees had been more in leaf ! Hope things are getting better for you now.
Angie

Hi Angie I'm glad you're OK and haven't had any damage to your property. Yes, there would have been many more trees lost if they were in leaf, even now there are at least 16 trees down on railway lines in the SW - that will give network rail an good excuse to continue their obliteration of all trees along the rails I think the wind is weakening here also but the gusts seem to be lasting longer. Can't wait for it to end!

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Fir all you Storm Watchers….. if you are on YouTube - checkout the LIVE broadcast from Heathrow Airport as planes navigate the treacherous wind while landing.

Hey Mark, Thank you for posting that Link, it was fascinating to watch all the landing's.
I have friends that are white knuckle fliers, that would NEVER watch this.
When I fly. . .I put my trust in the Captain Crew that they are going to do their best. . .
and if something were to go awry, well it was God's will.
And Hoping you, Lyn & Angie are faring well with Eunice, it is probably leaving town by now. . .

 

[TheLastGreen]

Evening all!
(Zvezda fell asleep in her soak this morning)
@Lyn W and @zolasmum , it's good to here its going ok, everything calm now?

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hey Mark, Thank you for posting that Link, it was fascinating to watch all the landing's.
I have friends that are white knuckle fliers, that would NEVER watch this.
When I fly. . .I put my trust in the Captain Crew that they are going to do their best. . .
and if something were to go awry, well it was God's will.
And Hoping you, Lyn & Angie are faring well with Eunice, it is probably leaving town by now. . .

Yes, some really interesting video, especially early in the morning when winds were blowing across the runway. It later changed to a direct approach, but still gusty. Glad you tuned in.

 

[Lyn W]

Things are much calmer here now . We still have gusts of about 40 mph and that will continue at least until Tuesday, but thankfully Eunice has left the building! The last I heard she was over the North Sea so she is probably wreaking havoc in Scandinavia now. I hope she has weakened en route. She left a quite a trail of destruction across the UK with a couple of deaths from falling trees and debris from a roof. The Isle of Wight reported gusts of 102 mph , but in my area inland I think the strongest were about 75.
My old conservatory has stood its ground and miraculously is still standing; there were no power cuts in my area but many homes are without power. I hope these 'weather bombs' aren't going to become regular features of our weather.
Lola hasn't surfaced all day or eaten. He looks OK and just glared at me when I lifted his roof a few times to check on him. I hope it's just the weather/air pressure changes affecting him, I'll drag him out tomorrow morning for a nice soak and give him a good check over.