Update from the house of Plague (Day Fnarg Year 3) 18th of February

[elisi]

I'm fine, life is just whooshing past. And at the moment, so's the weather:

Storm Eunice: Three people killed as strong winds sweep across UK

Photos here, mostly from the coast: Storm Eunice reaches the UK. Some are just extraordinary.

My internal measuring stick for storms is 'Jólaódnin '88' (The Christmas Storm '88) in the Faroes. I found an article here - it's in Faroese, but if you scroll down you there is a video of the aftermath in a village, with almost every house being damaged in one way or another (mostly roofs blowing off). I remember it well, I did not get much sleep. Although at least our roof stayed put, one of my friends got dragged out of bed in the middle of the night so she could help her brother and her dad hold the roof down. (Note: Houses in the Faroes are built to withstand a good deal...)

Anyway, re. Storm Eunice at one point a record gust of 122mph was measured on the Isle of Wight. During the Christmas Storm it measured winds up to 138mph, and then the measuring tool* broke.

I hope everyone is safe and no more trees fall on people.

*There is probably a word, but I am too tired to think of it

Comments

[owlboy]

i am glad the storm didn't get you D:

i got sucked into the Big Jet TV memes along with twitter https://twitter.com/caitlinmoran/status/1494629621425442827

[elisi]

i am glad the storm didn't get you D:
We've been fine, although Darcy came to pick me up after work and chose his route very carefully, doing his best to avoid roads with many trees... (And this is why I posted, I didn't want people to see the news & worry.)

i got sucked into the Big Jet TV memes along with twitter
Looks fun! Have I ever showed you a picture of the runway in the Faroes?

[trepkos]

Anemometer. I hate wind.

[elisi]

Thank you!! And I hate wind too. Although I think the worst is over by tomorrow lunchtime... *crosses fingers*

[a_phoenixdragon]

Hope you and the family stayed safe! How scary!

*HUGS*

[elisi]

Oh we're FINE. Not even a bin went flying...

Hope YOU are okay. <3

[a_phoenixdragon]

Thank goodness. :D

Hanging in there. Last week was...exhausting. Seems we weren't the only ones though. Something in the air, methinks!

Just drifting through and getting a handle on things...I should definitely post soon, though!

<3

[elisi]

Hanging in there. Last week was...exhausting. Seems we weren't the only ones though. Something in the air, methinks!
Wish I could do something to help, and hope things look up soon!

[a_phoenixdragon]

Ahh, lovely one - we are actually doing quite well! Just tired more than anything - unless they can bottle energy, I dunno if there is much to be done about that. But bless you for wanting to jump in and help! You are truly a beautiful human being and I am quite blessed to be your friend! <3<3

[elisi]

Ahh, lovely one - we are actually doing quite well!
Oh that makes me happy. And I wish you much peace and quiet and relaxation. <3

But bless you for wanting to jump in and help! You are truly a beautiful human being and I am quite blessed to be your friend! <3<3
THE SAME TO YOU!! <3<3<3