Woke up yesterday morning early around 5.30 am, and heard this whooshing
noise, I thought it was a plane a bit off course, as we are about 10 miles from
Bournemouth airport, though it wasn’t really loud, it was noisy, it came closer
and I was just wondering what on earth it could be then i heard the rain, Lor’
did it pour! it battered against the windows like fury, lasting around 5
minutes, when i got up there were flooded areas all over. Anyhow I was going to
my daughter Arlene’s for lunch later, I took Ruby for her walk and was lucky to
get a dry one. A little later the rain came on again and boy did it rain, I was
beginning to wonder if I’d get out at a. There was no let up for about an hour,
fortunately it eased up just before I went out. Again the streets were flooded
some from pavement to pavement. There was a small tornado a few miles away and
several people on Face Book commented on thunder, lightening and very heavy
rain, The weather is really doing strange things to us lately.
This morning it rained again but not so bad, but when I went to the beach with
Ruby the wind was really blowing a hooly, it just didn’t now which way to blow
from, it was tossing around like a Flamenco dancer’s skirt, My hat blew off
before I could pin it down, and landed in a puddle As it wasn’t raining I gave
up trying to hold it on. The waves were really smashing on to the break-waters
and the sea was wild, I wished I’d taken the camera.
Looking further along the shoreline towards the West I could see that The Run
was really boiling, To explain, The Run is the meeting of the River Stour and
Avon in a small gap between Hengistbury Head and the mainland of Christchurch,
If it’s wild later in the week I may take a drive over that way.
It’s quietened down now [lunchtime] but I think we can say that Summer’s been
and now gone
Thank you for visiting and please come back, Arlene, Tango and Ruby
If you come on here looking for some mind-blowing conversation or profound words of wisdom, well you've come to the wrong place and will be disappointed. I'm just an ordinary bod who likes to share my day with anyone who cares to listen. Tales of my dogs, my garden, my family and happenings in my life that I feel might just be amusing....If you're happy with that, draw up a chair, light up a ciggie if you wish or have a cup of tea and make yourself at home.
That was some storm you had Arlene. I am glad you are safe!! I hope today becomes sunny for you.
ReplyDeleteIt was a tad blowy Beth, to-day is now much calmer. Thanks XX
DeleteOh my goodness Arlene , pretty bad here also, not out today thank goodness. Take care out there , and yes I heard of the Tornado a lot of damage to houses and cars .
ReplyDeleteTake care
Sheila xx
To-day is pleasanter Beth well since lunch time anyway, I don't think there was any damaage round my way, a few branches and twigs, off out with Roobs in a mo, then cancing to-night, catch you all later Hugs XX
DeleteEnjoy yourself Arlene . I think it Portsmouth.
DeletexSheila x
Wow, that sounds wild. The weather seems to strange everywhere this year. Keep warm and dry lady.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Terry, especially after that dreadful typhoon in the Phillipines, it sort of puts it into perspective
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