First full time regrets

[monzer]

Today is the first time in almost 2 years I have not been keen on living in the van.

NE Scotland parked at my usual spot at work and it is blowing the biggest hoolie I have witnessed.

I was going to move the van inside the workshop to be safe and then this happened:

Nowhere I can think of to go that would be any safer so I have parked the forklift right in front of the van so if anything blows off the roof this way then hopefully it will hit that first.

Tempted to get a taxi to a hotel as this wind is supposed to die down mid afternoon then get back up at night time.

 

[Pugsy]

Mother nature ,we can't beat her, it will be cool tomoz,keep your chin up

 

[Lenny HB]

Probably safer inside providing no panels fall in.
Anywhere you can park away from buildings with your nose facing the wind is probably the safest option.

 

[monzer]

Probably safer inside providing no panels fall in.
Anywhere you can park away from buildings with your nose facing the wind is probably the safest option.

There was so much debris flying around that I didn't chance moving it. But it was rocking about so much that I got a taxi in to Aberdeen.

The power is off back at work so I can't even check on the van through my cam.

Fingers crossed it's okay.

 

[zaskar]

Must admit the weather can really give you the heebie jeebies when you're a fulltimer. Last winter, 60 - 70 mph straight again the side of our rig. I had pit props underneath the slideout to help stop 4 tonnes rocking! Found a more sheltered spot this winter and so far, we're doing OK though the sat dish did get retracted last night and prolly wont go back up for a couple of days!

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[Nanniemate]

hard to say but try to relax in the hotel warm dry and safe million to 1 that your van will be hurt. Try not to worry

 

[monzer]

hard to say but try to relax in the hotel warm dry and safe million to 1 that your van will be hurt. Try not to worry

Just noticed Ross County are 2-1 up against rangers so I'm feeling in a better mood now

Only thing I am worried about is where I am going for my fish and chips!

 

[Brains]

Your vehicle is designed for an 80mph wind without an issue.
But its essential to be parked directly head to wind.

I slept soundly in a 70mph+ wind overlooking a large lake a couple of years ago, but I'd arranged to park across two pitches so that I exactly head to wind

(Agree however if debris is an issue, you are best in the lee of something large !)

 

[Snoopy]

hope everything works out ok.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

It's supposed to be even worse tomorrow with another storm on its way

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[L' Hobo]

It's supposed to be even worse tomorrow with another storm on its way

There's nothing like good news to stop Monzer worrying, and that nothing like good news!

 

[monzer]

For anyone who is wondering... I went for the Ashvales fish and chips.

Fresh fish and nice batter but forgot to ask for salt and vinegar. Small mistake but with huge consequences.

 

[Carol]

I hope you manage a good night's sleep and the van is safe in the morning

 

[Ditcha]

Fresh fish and nice batter but forgot to ask for salt and vinegar. Small mistake but with huge consequences.

Pure sacrilege!

Stay safe

 

[monzer]

It's eerily calm outside today. Cold but nice. However they are adamant that we will we getting up to 90mph winds later tonight so I'm not taking any chances. I parked up in this bunker so I think it should be fine.

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[sueandjohn]

Take care - looks a safe spot

 

[Nick555]

Those columns look a wee bit spindly to me.

 

[autocaravaner]

Stay safe. Beautiful Moho, I love those old Hymers (might buy one if I found it)

 

[Nanniemate]

been wondering how you were getting on there have been some sad news stories Keep safe

 

[Northernraider]

Call yersel a bloody Scotsman....its a wee bit wind min



Calm yersel

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[2657]

Your vehicle is designed for an 80mph wind without an issue.
But its essential to be parked directly head to wind.

I slept soundly in a 70mph+ wind overlooking a large lake a couple of years ago, but I'd arranged to park across two pitches so that I exactly head to wind

(Agree however if debris is an issue, you are best in the lee of something large !)

But don't park in the Lee of the gable end of a row of terraced houses, top section tends to get sucked out with somewhat deleterious effects on whatever is beneath.
In fact the Lee side of any building with detachable bits in strong winds is not the best place to be.

Across from daughter's house in Sunderland.

 

[Cherub]

That’s Corrie starting to pick up now. Heavy rain and wind picking up.

I was terrified yesterday because the entire tree trunk outside our window was swaying with the gusts. Just hoping it doesn’t come down tonight. We lost hundreds of trees surrounding us during Arwen and hubby had to hurry under a partially fallen one across the road yesterday on the way back with our generator as the power was off. Poor animals, a hare just stopped and washed itself right beside hubby when he was out feeding the birds.

 

[Jamesh]

Roof of the equestrian area where my daughter has lessons was blown off yesterday during a lesson. No lessons for a few weeks I expect!!!

 

[L' Hobo]

That’s Corrie starting to pick up now. Heavy rain and wind picking up. View attachment 580689I was terrified yesterday because the entire tree trunk outside our window was swaying with the gusts. Just hoping it doesn’t come down tonight. We lost hundreds of trees surrounding us during Arwen and hubby had to hurry under a partially fallen one across the road yesterday on the way back with our generator as the power was off. Poor animals, a hare just stopped and washed itself right beside hubby when he was out feeding the birds.

I, in the VW, was once wild-camping in a forest in East Germany, down a rarely used logger track surrounded by massive fir trees and wild boar (as I found out next morning)
It was nice and still when I stopped but, as the evening wore on, the wind go stronger and stronger, until all the trees were swaying, like a crowd of drunken old men, about ten feet either way, every time it gusted.
It was terrifying, especially when, in the dark, I got out of the van to have a pee and nearly stood on a young wild boar, mother, and about 10 other younguns, were close by.

I never slept much that night!!!

 

[monzer]

I, in the VW, was once wild-camping in a forest in East Germany, down a rarely used logger track surrounded by massive fir trees and wild boar (as I found out next morning)
It was nice and still when I stopped but, as the evening wore on, the wind go stronger and stronger, until all the trees were swaying, like a crowd of drunken old men, about ten feet either way, every time it gusted.
It was terrifying, especially when, in the dark, I got out of the van to have a pee and nearly stood on a young wild boar, mother, and about 10 other younguns, were close by.

I never slept much that night!!!

Sausages for breakfast though?

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[L' Hobo]

Sausages for breakfast though?

No, they didn't catch me!!

 

[nicholsong]

It's eerily calm outside today. Cold but nice. However they are adamant that we will we getting up to 90mph winds later tonight so I'm not taking any chances. I parked up in this bunker so I think it should be fine.

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90mph winds?

Have you never driven your MH at 60mph into a 30mph wind?

Think on't.

 

[monzer]

90mph winds?

Have you never driven your MH at 60mph into a 30mph wind?

Think on't.

Not sure, my anemometer blows out my hand every time I stick it out the drivers window

 

[Cherub]

I, in the VW, was once wild-camping in a forest in East Germany, down a rarely used logger track surrounded by massive fir trees and wild boar (as I found out next morning)
It was nice and still when I stopped but, as the evening wore on, the wind go stronger and stronger, until all the trees were swaying, like a crowd of drunken old men, about ten feet either way, every time it gusted.
It was terrifying, especially when, in the dark, I got out of the van to have a pee and nearly stood on a young wild boar, mother, and about 10 other younguns, were close by.

I never slept much that night!!!

Well thank goodness the storm is past and that tree at our window is still standing. We have no power or water once again. The tree in my earlier post is now completely down and blocking the road along with many more. This devastation is on top of Arwen which still hadn’t been completely cleared. The loss is heartbreaking but not as bad as lost lives.

 

[monzer]

Well thank goodness the storm is past and that tree at our window is still standing. We have no power or water once again. The tree in my earlier post is now completely down and blocking the road along with many more. This devastation is on top of Arwen which still hadn’t been completely cleared. The loss is heartbreaking but not as bad as lost lives.

Last nights storm seemed to unexpectedly stall a bit around 10pm and when it finally hit us I reckon it wasn't as strong as predicted.

No more damage at work but power still off and a big hole in the roof.

Our guys on site have spent the last few weeks repairing other people's damage from storm Arwen. Guessing we'll be picking a bit more repair work this week, including our own

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