Storm Brian...the aftermath

RandallFlagg

Scenes of utter devestation here in south Wootton as Storm Brian leaves a trail of destruction.

One of our garden chairs blew over and there are a few leaves on the lawn.

We're hoping the rescue teams will be here soon and looking forward to the first air drop of supplies.

TTony

RandallFlagg said:

the first air drop of supplies.

That'll be the pigeons, presumably?

capo4th

I have found my Bosch leaf blower to be invaluable in these autumnal storm situations.

Don’t forget your safety goggles.  

RandallFlagg

capo4th said:

I have found my Bosch leaf blower to be invaluable in these autumnal storm situations.

Don’t forget your safety goggles.  

I have a leaf blower and vac. I only use it on the vac setting when I cut my hedge to clean up. I don't really get the whole leaf blowing thing. Are't you just blowing the problem from one place to another?

AlexC

It's not a storm - it's a very naughty wind!

underdog

It's been far worse here (south Wales) than Ophelia, in fact Ophelia brought lovely sunshine.

RandallFlagg

AlexC said:

It's not a storm - it's a very naughty wind!

I've emitted more aggressive farts

capo4th

Yes of course 

Onto the front drive then onto the public highway. We have lots of friendly leaf picker uppers wondering round at this time of year usually listening to music, smoking ganja whilst picking up a few leaves. 

stratman3142

RandallFlagg said:

Scenes of utter devestation here in south Wootton as Storm Brian leaves a trail of destruction.

One of our garden chairs blew over ...

I share your pain. One of our garden chairs blew over as well. But we did build up our defences by taking down our two hanging baskets.

capo4th

My previous garden vac didn’t really enjoy wet leaves.

The Bosch cordless blower is like a lightsaber it just blasts them away effortlessly.

First world problems. 

fields5069

capo4th said:

My previous garden vac didn’t really enjoy wet leaves.

The Bosch cordless blower is like a lightsaber it just blasts them away effortlessly.

First world problems. 

Where do they go though? The big houses / apartments opposite have a 10ft wall, and last year I saw someone up a ladder just dumping their leaves out onto the pavement. Cheeky fecker.

DesVegas

No lols wows or wisdoms awarded I see. Inneresting

capo4th

fields5069 said:

capo4th said:

My previous garden vac didn’t really enjoy wet leaves.

The Bosch cordless blower is like a lightsaber it just blasts them away effortlessly.

First world problems. 

Where do they go though? The big houses / apartments opposite have a 10ft wall, and last year I saw someone up a ladder just dumping their leaves out onto the pavement. Cheeky fecker.

I blow the leaves back onto the road and pavement for the local council leaf collectors to deal with.

fields5069

capo4th said:

fields5069 said:

capo4th said:

My previous garden vac didn’t really enjoy wet leaves.

The Bosch cordless blower is like a lightsaber it just blasts them away effortlessly.

First world problems. 

Where do they go though? The big houses / apartments opposite have a 10ft wall, and last year I saw someone up a ladder just dumping their leaves out onto the pavement. Cheeky fecker.

I blow the leaves back onto the road and pavement for the local council leaf collectors to deal with.

Cheeky fecker.

capo4th

Keeps local people in employment and I feel better about my £2500 Council tax

Bridgehouse

Pics or it didn't happen.

oh. It didn't happen.

RandallFlagg

DesVegas said:

No lols wows or wisdoms awarded I see. Inneresting

I am well down on the whoring stakes and can't seem to raise a LOL, WIS or WOW lately. I'm like a Fretless Wonder

Bridgehouse

RandallFlagg said:

DesVegas said:

No lols wows or wisdoms awarded I see. Inneresting

I am well down on the whoring stakes and can't seem to raise a LOL, WIS or WOW lately. I'm like a Fretless Wonder

I tried one of those. Made my bass playing even worse

RandallFlagg

Bridgehouse said:

RandallFlagg said:

DesVegas said:

No lols wows or wisdoms awarded I see. Inneresting

I am well down on the whoring stakes and can't seem to raise a LOL, WIS or WOW lately. I'm like a Fretless Wonder

I tried one of those. Made my bass playing even worse

Try a leaf blower, that might help, or at least drown out the sound of your bass.

RandallFlagg

stratman3142 said:

RandallFlagg said:

Scenes of utter devestation here in south Wootton as Storm Brian leaves a trail of destruction.

One of our garden chairs blew over ...

I share your pain. One of our garden chairs blew over as well. But we did build up our defences by taking down our two hanging baskets.

I'll see you at the temporary shelter. We're off to scrounge some free food and blankets to sell on Ebay.

DesVegas

Walk on your tiptoes
Don't try "No Doz"
Better stay away from those
That carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose
Watch the plain clothes
You don't need a weatherman
To know which way the wind blows