Re: Weather

by Askit Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:11 pm

It did stay dry here but the temperature was irrelevant as the wind would have cut you like a knife it was so cold.

We gave a mini-greenhouse which has twinwall polycarbonate panels, it's now over 30 years old and has stood up to everything the weather can throw at it. The cold frame of a similar vintage is a different story, it came with glass. I have had to replace both of the top sheets twice because of broken glass (we think the fox uses it when jumping fences) but they got trashed. I tried single sheet polycarbonate but it fared no better. I've just acquired some 4mm twinwall and will use that instead (when I figure out how best to mount it on the frame).

by groundhog Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:45 pm

Sounds like a challenge Tony

Not cold down here but showers on and off all day with more persistent rain this afternoon. Managed to get a bit more pressure washing done so about half way through now, just want to get it finished as the old back doesn't appreciate the job Whistle1

Have a great evening all

by Kemerton-bath Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:33 pm

Cymro wrote:That's the way to mow the lawn! I've had one of those Cleva mowers for a couple of years - excellent. Bought the non-perimiter-wire type last year for areas where I can't put a base station. It works remarkably well.
But today, once more, is not a mower day. Constant drizzle. And so I got soaked when rigging steps and unlocking oil tank for today's delivery. Off to Bath for weekend so did the annual protection of rubber seals and general lubrication yesterday

Cymro,

Do bear in mind that Bath has a clean air zone. https://www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones

That aside, have a great weekend in our beautiful city. Current weather forecast not too bad!

Tim

by Cymro Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:22 pm

Kemerton-bath wrote:

Do bear in mind that Bath has a clean air zone. https://www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones

Thanks, Tim.

We'll be at the Marina, and - approaching from the West - I believe that the entrance is just outside the zone. When we stayed there last all was well; we don't move the van, but walk in (or cycle) or take the bus (albeit that our Wales-issued bus passes are not accepted!). Looking forward to returning.

Cymro

by IanH Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:45 am

Gloomy here and moist but not actually raining....
Allegedly going to improve circa lunchtime.....

Climate change tomorrow, 21c mooted..... don't get too excited, 13 on Tuesday!

by Askit Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:47 am

Morning all. The Met forecast for today says it will get up to 10°c but with wind chill will feel like .......-1°c rolleyes

Pretty irrelevant as it will be raining for most of the day so the pavement to retrieve our wheelie bins is as far as I intend to venture.

Take it easy.

by Dave Gee Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:25 am

Chucking it down here and only 1 degree with no sign of it stopping. Shopping day for me so guess I'll be getting wet.

by Paulmold Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:31 am

Chucked it down all night again and stopped around dawn, sunny now and 12° rising to 15. Rain again this afternoon, seems to be the norm. Warm night forecast as well , only dropping to 12 tonight. Good weekend forecast apart from high winds.

by burlingtonboaby Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:22 am

Same here,rained all night ,milder with a strong southerly wind, shorter walk with Tag at dawn, nice dawn chorus.
Suns out now, greenhouse is still standing .
Have a nice day.
Boaby

by Dave 418 Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:58 pm

A mixed day so far here. Chucked it down during the night, dry during breakfast , cold breeze and rain during our walk. When we went across to Lidl it was drying up and the breeze had eased off and the sun is out whilst we are having lunch.
I am sure there is an odd job lurking some were in the house but I think some workshop time would do me more good. If it’s only a bit of thinking time we all need to switch off occasionally. shrugg

by groundhog Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:54 pm

Dry for the early shop and managed to get some grass cutting this morning.
Forecast not looking good for later today so everything outside put away or tied down

Have a great day all

by Tinwheeler Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:11 pm

Here comes Kathleen Weather - Page 10 2601

by MalMonty Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:43 pm

6° in Glasgow, rain has turned to sleet and windy with a forecasting it's to get worse. Some jobs around the house need done I think happyno

by Bilbobaggins Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:37 am

Van all packed ready for first trip of the year for six days in Northumberland at start of incoming week. Before that currently in very nice hotel near East Kilbride for niece's wedding today, kilt hanging up ready to go later today ( with extension straps fitted to allow for kilt shrinkage sine I got it 45 years ago)

Weather much better than early forecasts suggested, mild dry sunny but bit of a breeze forecast. Hope not to have a Marilyn Monroe moment with kilt.

by Askit Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:38 am

Enjoy your trip BB and hope all goes well with the wedding, think I could guess which hotel you are in (regular wedding venue). Yes, it seems very calm this morning but I suspect this will change as the winds ramp up. Now talking of 15°c today with the possibility of some blustery showers.

Take it easy

by IanH Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:04 am

Climate change due here today, 22c mooted, sunny and breezy here right now, 15c.
Glad not going on the Sunday ferry Holyhead to Dublin that we will be on on the 20th!!

by Dave 418 Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:59 am

A dry and bright but breezy start here. So far no sign of the next storm thats forecast for this weekend. If it’s from the SW we will be sheltered from the worst of it but the fresh blossom on next doors tree will be scattered up the street. It always gives us a nice start to the spring but dosnt last long if the wind picks up.

by Dave Gee Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:47 am

Enjoy the wedding and your trip BB. We are into the double figures this morning. 12 degrees and dry. Quite bright but not sunny at the moment.

by Paulmold Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:11 am

Dry, cloudy, quite warm with good breeze. Only half normal amount of stalls at market today, maybe keeping away of expected storm.

by burlingtonboaby Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:40 pm

Heavy overnight rain eased of by dawn, turning to drizzle ,dried up and mild now.
Enjoy your family wedding BB, have a nice weekend everyone .
Boaby

by Dave Gee Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:05 pm

Well, the weather has taken a turn - it's blowing a gale now and it looks like the rain isn't too far away.

by burlingtonboaby Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:25 pm

Greenhouse staying up in the coastal winds, dry and mild, winds up to 44 this afternoon .
Boaby

by Paulmold Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:37 pm

After lovely sunshine from around 12 to 4 with a breeze, weather changed to strong wind with pouring rain. Stopped now but cloudy and dull.
Update - wind has gone elsewhere but rain is now hammering down, will need hammer to make an ark.

by Dave Gee Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:20 am

Morning all,

7 degrees and sunny. Showers forecast for the afternoon. Wee trip to the local farmers market this morning then time to fix the laminate on the toilet door in the van as I noticed it had started to come off...

Take care.

by Askit Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:25 am

Good news on the greenhouse Boaby, can't beat tomatoes right off the vine. Hope the heads ok this morning BB snigger

. More high winds forecast for today but hopefully warmer and drier than yesterday so at least we can get some washing out to dry. 14°c is the forecast high so we'll see.