SteveMLewis Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Anyone else mad enough to be away this week? We have had this booked for a while so thought hell to it lets give it a go. Must admit the trip from Shrewsbury to Bryn Gloch Caravan site in North Wales was a little butt clenching at times but we are here, settled and enjoying a glass or two of red. We will see what tomorrow night and Tuesday morning brings, hopefully I will still be posting Wednesday lol 1 Quote SteveMLewis Usually drinking cider somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6206greg Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We were at Filey Brigg this weekend, smack on top of the cliffs. The wind was whistling!! Took the awning down yesterday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We've had some good gusts today but the ones on the way look really bad, today I've been in the allotments fastening everything down. Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Its been gusting well today here at Clumber park. Still got the Kampa air up. Im wondering whether to chance leaving it up tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 If you ate talking about ex hurricane Gonzalo it's veered further north and will go across the North of Scotland. Windspeeds round here look to be gusting no more than 48mph, further south in England I doubt it will be noticed Times are east coast USA so deduct 5 hours from them for UK http://www. xcweather. co. uk/GB/observations?Loc=GB Quote My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM1970 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Our half term week . ... currently at Stonehaven Caravan Club Site, a bit wild earlier. Were due to move to Forfar on Tuesday but have delayed till Wednesday! It is less than an hour away but the A90 is pretty exposed so best not to risk it. Quote 2018 Swift Elegance 580 towed by a 2018 Volvo XC60 D5 Power Pulse R Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMLewis Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 If you ate talking about ex hurricane Gonzalo it's veered further north and will go across the North of Scotland. Windspeeds round here look to be gusting no more than 48mph, further south in England I doubt it will be noticed Times are east coast USA so deduct 5 hours from them for UK Thank Ich I was starting to worry I might spill my cider http://www. xcweather. co. uk/GB/observations?Loc=GB Our half term week . ... currently at Stonehaven Caravan Club Site, a bit wild earlier. Were due to move to Forfar on Tuesday but have delayed till Wednesday! It is less than an hour away but the A90 is pretty exposed so best not to risk it. I don't blame you. I know the road well and rather you than me. Stay safe! Quote SteveMLewis Usually drinking cider somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM1970 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Indeed Steven . ... will stay put till Wednesday when it looks a fair bit calmer. It was very windy today but loads of vans out on the A90 Quote 2018 Swift Elegance 580 towed by a 2018 Volvo XC60 D5 Power Pulse R Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMLewis Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 We saw a few about but not too many. A couple of times I doubted myself for making the trip but we got here. Have fun Quote SteveMLewis Usually drinking cider somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherokee2015 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Very windy coming back home today from the North Yorkshire Moors - the winds over the top were strong. Glad we're home, hubby hates towing in wind, although the CL owner would have let us leave it there had it been too bad to travel. 1 Quote Janet and Jason xxx Jeep Cherokee Limited 2. 0CRD (2015) towing a 2016 Swift Challenger 530 Alde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR1 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Well at 4. 00pm today, our lightweight small awning, almost blew inside out! Quite frightening, as I do not want the caravan damaged! Got it down quicker than that! Stuffed it in a bag and put it in the back of the Freelander2. We are at Burrs Country Park CC. Off in the morning towards Cromer! Weather should be better by Tuesday! Quote 2019 Bailey Platinum (640) Phoenix from Chipping Sodbury caravans, towed by our 2017 my Discovery Sport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalH Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 V strong tail wind up the M6 from Gailey this morning but the van scarcely moved Quote Nissan X-Trail Tekna + Coachman Festival 450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We are off on Sunday, hopefully to sunshiny days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Grouse Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Mainland Britain never gets really extreme winds below 1500 feet - the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) on the other hand regularly gets Violent Storm Force 11 - Gale Force is only Force 8! Quote 2015 VW Touareg 3. 0 V6 TDI + 2013 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honk Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Winds were strong in N Wales today, I had to put the collar up on my jacket while I was walking to the car. I left the van on site due to it being anchored down to the concrete base On a serious note, take care out there folks. Happiness is being able to use your van AFTER the storm and before ego takes over H. 1 Quote Finding things funny since 1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondchaser Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 High winds in polythene valley today---I had a large portion of fried onions last night drowned by a couple of pints of lager---LOL LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechs Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We were at the caravan overnight. Was windy but mild yesterday however it got up during the night. I hardly slept as I hate the wind in a caravan even though mine is anchored down. This morning the wind was really bad and the rain ust got worse and worse, was the same back home. Rain off but still windy now. Quote Compass Shadow 1988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris308 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We were in Scarborough this weekend. There were 2 awnings that had blown down and another that looked in danger of coming down. Most of us on seasonal pitches had taken our awnings down a couple of weeks ago. There were a few that were still up and looking secure. I suppose it all depends on how the wind is hitting the awnings. The effected ones all seemed to have the wind blowing directly at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBC Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We drove back from Blackpool yesterday afternoon and felt a few strong gusts, the worst was going over the exposed bit of the M6 just before Gretna. We had to take the van back to storage this afternoon, again felt it a bit windy but just took my time as I was in no hurry. Quote Kia Sorento KX-2 Auto - Bailey Pegasus GT65 Ancona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMLewis Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Well at 4. 00pm today, our lightweight small awning, almost blew inside out! Quite frightening, as I do not want the caravan damaged! Got it down quicker than that! Stuffed it in a bag and put it in the back of the Freelander2. We are at Burrs Country Park CC. Off in the morning towards Cromer! Weather should be better by Tuesday! All awnings are down on this site and we didn't even bother putting ours up. As you say don't want to be damaging the van. Mainland Britain never gets really extreme winds below 1500 feet - the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides) on the other hand regularly gets Violent Storm Force 11 - Gale Force is only Force 8! Been in Force 10 offshore and on the Shetlands. Now that's what you call windy !!! Hopefully check in and report tomorrow night. ...if we are not sailing down the Menai Straight Stay safe all !!! Quote SteveMLewis Usually drinking cider somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_B Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Its been a lovely day here today I've managed to cut the grass and get the leaves out of the way ready for the next lot, I've also cleaned out the drains ready for the downpour. Watch it miss us now Quote Paul B . .......Mondeo Estate & Elddis Avanté 505 (Tobago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM1970 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Been very pleasant in Stonehaven too . .. a few awnings still up on this site, including a couple of the flimsy ones! 1 Quote 2018 Swift Elegance 580 towed by a 2018 Volvo XC60 D5 Power Pulse R Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM1970 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 So far no awnings down . .... a few vans have even taken to the road, rather them than me! Quote 2018 Swift Elegance 580 towed by a 2018 Volvo XC60 D5 Power Pulse R Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMLewis Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Well I'm glad to report we are still upright and in one piece. ....just. Not a huge amount of sleep had although the OH seemed to do alright lol. It did get a bit rough over night but by morning the worst had blown through thankfully. We even managed to get a 4 hour walk/hike in this afternoon even if it was a bit chilly when the hail descended. That pint (or three) was good at the end though Hope everyone survived and no damage has been caused. So far no awnings down . .... a few vans have even taken to the road, rather them than me! Have to admit I don't mind towing but even I wouldn't have taken to the roads today. Madness. Quote SteveMLewis Usually drinking cider somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainM1970 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Me either! One of them had no stabiliser either. I know they are not essential normally . ... but on a day like this??!!! We had a fitful night too, partially due to the guy ropes on a neighbours awning playing a tune in the wind. Moving on tomorrow which is looking a fair bit calmer. Quote 2018 Swift Elegance 580 towed by a 2018 Volvo XC60 D5 Power Pulse R Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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