weather?? - Page 153

Margaret Pilkington · 15-10-2011, 17:23

Yes it has been a glorious day today.......had a great day out at Bury Market....it was packed.

Bought myself a winter weatherproof jacket, hooded, lined, windproof.......it seemed a bit strange buying such an item on such a lovely day....but I had heard on the TV that next week we might get some snow

....just want to be prepared.

Eric · 15-10-2011, 20:50

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Just had to close the blinds because the suns shining on my computer screen

Just to cheer you up, the weather here today is wild and wet, kinda like my girlfriend

: heavy rain, winds gusting up to 90km/h

We got floods down near the lake ... it's fall and the leaves are blocking the storm sewers; however, the city crews are out in force unplugging the drains. Trees and power lines are down. This happens every year in the Great Lakes area. This is not a good day to be out on the lake fishing.

DaveinGermany · 16-10-2011, 08:50

Sun shining, but fresh, crisp & cold today & we had our first ground frost last night, think I should be pulling the winter tyres out of the shed in the very near future.

jaysay · 16-10-2011, 09:16

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Originally Posted by Eric

Just to cheer you up, the weather here today is wild and wet, kinda like my girlfriend

: heavy rain, winds gusting up to 90km/h

We got floods down near the lake ... it's fall and the leaves are blocking the storm sewers; however, the city crews are out in force unplugging the drains. Trees and power lines are down. This happens every year in the Great Lakes area. This is not a good day to be out on the lake fishing.

Just trying to picture a girlfriend heavy rain and winds up to 90mph

jaysay · 16-10-2011, 09:19

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Yes it has been a glorious day today.......had a great day out at Bury Market....it was packed.

Bought myself a winter weatherproof jacket, hooded, lined, windproof.......it seemed a bit strange buying such an item on such a lovely day....but I had heard on the TV that next week we might get some snow

....just want to be prepared.

Ya saw that Margaret, was only asking my carer, George, the other day, if they did chains for wheelchairs

Margaret Pilkington · 16-10-2011, 09:21

Looks a bit like my waterproof jacket might get 'christened' this week.

mobertol · 16-10-2011, 15:11

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Sun shining, but fresh, crisp & cold today & we had our first ground frost last night, think I should be pulling the winter tyres out of the shed in the very near future.

Same here - very cold this morning but lovely this afternoon for our village festival. Won some rubbishy things at the church "Lucky dip" -no wooden spoon which was what i really needed though.

We had some very early snow last year and had to get snow tyres because of a new law they brought out here for those living in our Region which is near the Alps -did it snow again once we'd spent a small fortune and changed them.....Will be booking in to get ours changed over when the Temp. stays below 10°C during the day -anytime soon i think.

Margaret Pilkington · 16-10-2011, 17:13

Well despite a rather grey and dismal start I have managed to get two lines of washing dry today.
It has been quite a sunny afternoon.

mobertol · 17-10-2011, 11:48

Arriving in the UK next Monday night -any suggestions as to what I should pack? What's the long range forecast?

cashman · 17-10-2011, 12:10

would suggest n umberella n a few gansies.

mobertol · 17-10-2011, 12:12

In need of clarification -What are "Gansies", not sure if i have any!

MargaretR · 17-10-2011, 13:23

What it means depends on where ti fray
Urban Dictionary: ganzie

Margaret Pilkington · 17-10-2011, 14:06

Jumpers cardigans, a damart vest might be a good idea too.
Something to keep out the wet.

Margaret Pilkington · 17-10-2011, 14:10

You should be able to check the local forecast a couple of days before you set off.
I will be off to Wales with Ma next Monday and that is what I do.......it isn't foolproof, but it does give you some idea of what to pack.

mobertol · 17-10-2011, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Jumpers cardigans, a damart vest might be a good idea too.
Something to keep out the wet.

Haven't owned a Damart vest since i was about 11!

Silk is surprisingly warm next to the skin!

Should i bring my wellies?