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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Fri 24 Jan 10:39
So I assume everyone is off work due to the wind... I am anyway.
But what to do on a bonus day off when I can`t go outside... Or I`m not supposed to anyway according to Mr Swinney.
Anyone still having to work?
Oh and did anyone get the mobile phone emergency message twice like I did ?
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Post Edited (Fri 24 Jan 10:40)
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 24 Jan 10:55
Aye widtink got the mobile thing .. nearly sh1t masel .. I had the microwave going at the time and thought it was broken
Had the dog out twice and Jeezo its a bit brisk
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: KirklistonPar
Date: Fri 24 Jan 11:07
A wee Friday bonus. I doing some wood carving today and listening to an audio book.Might get out tomorrow and look for fallen trees for wood.for those that are out and about take care.
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Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par
Date: Fri 24 Jan 11:31
Just me in work so decided to have a bring your pets to work day.
The Greyhound took one look outside and decided the day is a right off, the Lurcher wants to go for it.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Fri 24 Jan 11:57
Working today. My cats were going absolute nuts as the barometer pressure dropped. Instincts we lost long ago.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 11:57
I’ve been chasing the blue bins ootside on the street since the bin lorry men decided not to put them into the close after they’d emptied them.
My life is just rock n roll, ken
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Hockeyboy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 14:31
I`m supposed to pick up the keys to my new house today.
Currently sitting in my current house surrounded by boxes waiting for the wind to die down a bit!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 14:47
I think you might be a while Hockeyboy. Better to be safe.
The tree in our communal garden has split into two. I was outside trying to wedge the close door shut (it’s been banging all day) and I heard a crash in the back garden. It’s fallen into a car park area which was empty at the time
Please take care everyone.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 24 Jan 15:27
Get yer chainsaw oot buffy
Hockeyboy .. It canny be much fun living in cardboard boxes in this weather :-o))
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 15:40
😂
I’ve been up and doon three flights of stairs in the last two hours trying to wedge a close door shut. It keeps banging loudly and causing so much (more) vibration than normal. Dinnae ask why it doesn’t shut normally. Sigh.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 24 Jan 15:44
Topic Originator: buffy like
Date: Fri 24 Jan 11:57
I’ve been chasing the blue bins ootside on the street since the bin lorry men decided not to put them into the close after they’d emptied them.
My life is just rock n roll, ken
So you got your bins emptied today Buffy ?
My blue one is due to get picked up today but I never even put it out as knew it would get blown over and rubbish would be strewn all over the st.
Have not seen the bin lorry in my st….yet…
A few tiles off some neighbours roofs and a couple of fences blown over.
Roofers and fencers will make a Bob or three out of this…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: widtink
Date: Fri 24 Jan 15:58
I`m missing 5 or 6 ridge tiles from the roof but I`m council so I`m sure they`ll have that sorted by about 2030 🤣
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 16:25
I didn’t think bin lorries would be out today either desperado. However what I thought was a bin lorry last night turned out to be a large van collecting commercial rubbish - I’m in the centre of town near the pubs etc - and I think our street has been emptied at the same time (albeit my bin and one of the neeburs hasn’t). It’s a busy thoroughfare normally so I wondered if folk have kept the street clear in case of trees and bushes etc. There’s already leaves and wee branches from a nearby carpark blowing up past my window (top floor).
Hope you’ve not got any issues with missing tiles.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Fri 24 Jan 16:26)
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Topic Originator: Hockeyboy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 17:27
Haha it`s no easy Buspass 🤣 Decided against moving today and will pick up the keys tomorrow. The village I`m moving to has no power this afternoon.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Fri 24 Jan 17:35
Work from home on Friday so normal day for me - but just finished and looking forward to a glass of vino collapso
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Fri 24 Jan 17:48
Listening to music whilst my ADHD fights my Autism for control.
It would be stressful but I`m easily distracted.
I`m not joking.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 24 Jan 18:01
Had the joy of getting hit by a tree/huge branch on my way to the WGH earlier. Absolutely shat it. Took the wing mirror clean off my van and damaged the bonnet and door. Thankfully the windscreen didn`t shatter.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 24 Jan 18:32
Topic Originator: Hockeyboy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 17:27
Haha it`s no easy Buspass 🤣 Decided against moving today and will pick up the keys tomorrow. The village I`m moving to has no power this afternoon.
Wish you all the best in yer new abode Hockeyboy .. hope all goes well for you
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Fri 24 Jan 18:34
Glad yer ok Big T ..
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Fri 24 Jan 18:42
Topic Originator: Big T Par like
Date: Fri 24 Jan 18:01
Had the joy of getting hit by a tree/huge branch on my way to the WGH earlier. Absolutely shat it. Took the wing mirror clean off my van and damaged the bonnet and door. Thankfully the windscreen didn`t shatter.
Holy moly…. That’s was unlucky, but you are very lucky too….as BPP says glad you are ok and there was only some ….. hopefully repairable… damage to car.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 24 Jan 18:52
I was working, so it was my works van. Appreciate the wishes lads.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 24 Jan 19:08
Some horrific pics, especially from W of Scotland; people turning up at airports so they can claim a refund!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 24 Jan 19:10
There was footage of a wee plane landing at Edinburgh airport on the news - a bit of a shoogily landing! I’d be filling up a sick bag or three!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Fri 24 Jan 19:59
Was working last night till 8am, was a bit hairy coming back the M8 and Queensferry crossing. Shops still opened today, and looks like they are opening tomorrow despite power cuts at bakery all day and winds still through roof 🙄 lucky me delivering to Lanarkshire so fingers crossed its not too bad!
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sat 25 Jan 04:04
Spent the day watching my greenhouse disintegrate
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Sat 25 Jan 08:50
My greenhouse too…I would have been off to McCreadie’s next week like umpteen times before but fortunately my neebs dismantled hers couple of years back and I volunteered to take the panes off her!
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Topic Originator: Steviethepar2
Date: Sat 25 Jan 09:12
Yesterday cancelled jobs and got pile of admin work done before power went out
Had fence with shoogly post stay put bizarrely
Fence the other side of garden was perfectly ok it’s now half down
And we’ve had no power since lunchtime yesterday - bottom lapwing drive and no updates on when it will be back on either
So probably head up town to warm up later
Post Edited (Sat 25 Jan 09:13)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 25 Jan 09:19
Hope you`re alright Stevie. You can check the Scottish Power site for updates.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sat 25 Jan 09:23
Quote:
Steviethepar2, Sat 25 Jan 09:12
Yesterday cancelled jobs and got pile of admin work done before power went out
Had fence with shoogly post stay put bizarrely
Fence the other side of garden was perfectly ok it’s now half down
And we’ve had no power since lunchtime yesterday - bottom lapwing drive and no updates on when it will be back on either
So probably head up town to warm up later
Maybe get yourself up to leisure centre for a hot shower ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sat 25 Jan 09:48
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 24 Jan 19:08
Some horrific pics, especially from W of Scotland; people turning up at airports so they can claim a refund!
Anybody see the news footage of the Gregg’s lorry blown over ?
The driver was probably told he had to make the journey despite his reservations.
If so, somebody in management needs to justify why an employee’s life was endangered when the police were clearly advising no needless travel.
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Sat 25 Jan 10:32
Local councillor Brian Goodall has been out and about reporting on road conditions, hazards, damage etc.
Well done mate , you’ve got my vote next time!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sat 25 Jan 17:31
Quote:
veteraneastender, Sat 25 Jan 09:48
Quote:
wee eck, Fri 24 Jan 19:08
Some horrific pics, especially from W of Scotland; people turning up at airports so they can claim a refund!
Anybody see the news footage of the Gregg’s lorry blown over ?
The driver was probably told he had to make the journey despite his reservations.
If so, somebody in management needs to justify why an employee’s life was endangered when the police were clearly advising no needless travel.
Baynes had us out both days, not even the slightest bit of concern for drivers or shop staff and will have lost an absolute fortune in wasted food. Got to repair the bakery roof now too 😂
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Topic Originator: parak obama
Date: Sun 26 Jan 07:05
https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/severe_weather_update.aspx
Hot food truck and warm spaces locations for those who are still without power.
I`ve heard the power may not be restored until at least Monday, relying on screenshots sent from the Blairhall community page on Facebook as I`m not on social media
[IMG]https://share2.co.uk/f/1152_471_P300411_16.49_[02].jpg[/IMG]
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