A Scary Day

junetta · 26-04-2008, 23:11

Temperatures of over forty degrees and high, gusting winds coming over from Africa seemed a real risk factor for fires here today.

I love hot but this was painful. Poor Clio only managed half of her walk before gasping for breath.

Around lunchtime I smelled fire............it turned out to be the wood yard down the road. Three fire engines turned up and I was set to wondering if I needed to collect some belongings................I decided on passports and bank cards but should I have time I´d pick up my jewellery box. Such as it´s worth!

What would you choose?

To be serious for a moment. All wasn´t quite so good in the Island of La Gomera. Villas on fire and firefighters were being ferried from all the other Islands. I trust no lives are lost.

Royboy39 · 26-04-2008, 23:16

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Originally Posted by junetta

Temperatures of over forty degrees and high, gusting winds coming over from Africa seemed a real risk factor for fires here today.

I love hot but this was painful. Poor Clio only managed half of her walk before gasping for breath.

Around lunchtime I smelled fire............it turned out to be the wood yard down the road. Three fire engines turned up and I was set to wondering if I needed to collect some belongings................I decided on passports and bank cards but should I have time I´d pick up my jewellery box. Such as it´s worth!

What would you choose?
To be serious for a moment. All wasn´t quite so good in the Island of La Gomera. Villas on fire and firefighters were being ferried from all the other Islands. I trust no lives are lost.

Where in Spain would that be?

junetta · 26-04-2008, 23:22

The Canary Islands.........I´m in Tenerife but it seems to be affecting all the Islands. Don´t suppose it will bother the mainland x

slinky · 26-04-2008, 23:23

jesus!! I am due in Alcudia next week!!!

I know I like warmth but heck.......

Royboy39 · 26-04-2008, 23:25

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Originally Posted by junetta

The Canary Islands.........I´m in Tenerife but it seems to be affecting all the Islands. Don´t suppose it will bother the mainland x

No problem here on the Costa Blanca....27 Grados..plenty of sun..slight wind.
LOVE IT

junetta · 26-04-2008, 23:36

We passed through there, Roy, on our way here and it looked pretty good. We toured Spain for six or seven weeks before catching the ferry to Tenerife.........that was seven years ago and it´s my home now. To be honest, we went more for the climate as it´s warm for most of the year.

slinky · 26-04-2008, 23:38

So what do you guy's reckon we will be getting in Alcudia next week??

I fly out Thursday, even though I want hot for me to sun bathe, I dont fancy my kids frying!!

junetta · 26-04-2008, 23:43

Majorca will be fine. I don´t need to tell you to apply the sun cream. Have a wonderful time xxx

slinky · 26-04-2008, 23:45

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Originally Posted by junetta

Majorca will be fine. I don´t need to tell you to apply the sun cream. Have a wonderful time xxx

Phewwww thanks love!! yes, I have bought plenty!! Can't believe how much the price has shot up though over here for sun cream!!

emamum · 26-04-2008, 23:46

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Originally Posted by junetta

Temperatures of over forty degrees and high, gusting winds coming over from Africa seemed a real risk factor for fires here today.

I love hot but this was painful. Poor Clio only managed half of her walk before gasping for breath.

Around lunchtime I smelled fire............it turned out to be the wood yard down the road. Three fire engines turned up and I was set to wondering if I needed to collect some belongings................I decided on passports and bank cards but should I have time I´d pick up my jewellery box. Such as it´s worth!

What would you choose?

To be serious for a moment. All wasn´t quite so good in the Island of La Gomera. Villas on fire and firefighters were being ferried from all the other Islands. I trust no lives are lost.

Tyler..........

cashman · 26-04-2008, 23:58

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Originally Posted by slinky

jesus!! I am due in Alcudia next week!!!

I know I like warmth but heck.......

no worries slinks the Balerics are well away from the canaries,further than mainland Spain, take it geography aint yer strongpoint?

slinky · 27-04-2008, 00:01

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Originally Posted by cashman

no worries slinks the Balerics are well away from the canaries,further than mainland Spain, take it geography aint yer strongpoint?

hey shut ya face you!! Google earth has taught me everything I know

shillelagh · 27-04-2008, 00:42

I dont need to bother with the photo albums because theyre at my sisters, if there was a fire my passport would be no use to try and get hold of because of where its kept, i think id grab my fleece as i went past so then i at least had something warm to put on, my mobile that way i could ring my sis and say help the house is on fire, my fags so then i could have a calming ciggie while watching the firemen put the fire out, oh and the keys so then i could get out of the house. Oh and best say my ring box - theres only two rings in there though - ones mine which my mum gave me 5 years ago and the other ones spugs which he left here last time he was down and he'd never forgive me if i didnt take it with me...

emamum · 27-04-2008, 00:45

Out of interest and kinda releated to the thread

does everyone have a fire escape plan?
I had to show one to the firemen (oooh....firemen) when i was a childminder and i still do it now.... as well as constant risk assessments lol

slinky · 27-04-2008, 00:48

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Originally Posted by emamum23

Out of interest and kinda releated to the thread

does everyone have a fire escape plan?
I had to show one to the firemen (oooh....firemen) when i was a childminder and i still do it now.... as well as constant risk assessments lol

Yeah, my fire escape plan!!

I always take phone to bed, get my kids in my room. Ring 999 .... shut bedroom door, wedge towels up against it, ring my best friend!! who lives next door but 3 to get her fella to get his ladders off his van ( he's a Sky Ariel rigger ) and come and rescue us!!