Getting a bit wild up here.

Getting a bit wild up here.

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KB_S1

5,967 posts

230 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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That is some commute. Probably the best stretch of M'way in the UK but still, can be a sore one at night, especially this time of year.

youngsod

268 posts

183 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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bp1 said:
I'll be driving from Manchester to Motherwell this evening, hoping it'll start to tail off by then.
Give my regards to Fir Park will you!

ewan221

1,218 posts

187 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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750turbo said:
I am in South Ayrshire, and seems pretty bad here.

Might take a walk down the beach later though......whistle
yes its a bit mental in Ayr and worst still to come

Laurel Green

30,782 posts

233 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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thinfourth2 said:
It will be windier in london

It can't be posible that anywhere in the UK could have more of something then London
Well, just had one almighty gust, that overturned the garden furniture in neighbouring garden, so, must be windier down here. tongue out

Buff Mchugelarge

3,316 posts

151 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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Well.. its raining in sussex.. and a bit blowey rolleyes
130mph gusts? thats pretty mad!

bp1

796 posts

209 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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151mph now recorded at Cairngorm.


Mr Gear

9,416 posts

191 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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bp1 said:
151mph now recorded at Cairngorm.
Speed skiing championships?

KB_S1

5,967 posts

230 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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Depending which way I am playing tonight could lead to some long shot records or an impossible task at the 5-a-sides.

FamilyDub

3,587 posts

166 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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Changedmyname said:
matchmaker said:
Changedmyname said:
You are still out and about though?
Yes - until I collect the OH from her work at 10pm tonight - having to do a double crossing of one of the Forth bridges frown
Good luck with that.
Kincardine, instead?

matchmaker

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8,497 posts

201 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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bp1 said:
151mph now recorded at Cairngorm.
Now up to 165mph there eekeek

Met Office said:
The Met Office said winds at Cairngorm Summit had reached up to 165mph (264kph).

matchmaker

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8,497 posts

201 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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FamilyDub said:
Changedmyname said:
matchmaker said:
Changedmyname said:
You are still out and about though?
Yes - until I collect the OH from her work at 10pm tonight - having to do a double crossing of one of the Forth bridges frown
Good luck with that.
Kincardine, instead?
You should see the jams - all the Forth Bridge traffic is trying to get over at Kincardine!

thinfourth2

32,414 posts

205 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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matchmaker said:
bp1 said:
151mph now recorded at Cairngorm.
Now up to 165mph there eekeek

Met Office said:
The Met Office said winds at Cairngorm Summit had reached up to 165mph (264kph).
Quick someone phone BRAKE

BarnatosGhost

31,608 posts

254 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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ewan221 said:
yes its a bit mental in Ayr and worst still to come
Isn't that the Visit Scotland slogan?

Vladimir

6,917 posts

159 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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matchmaker said:
Surely some kind of record? That's a full blown (!) hurricane!

louiebaby

10,651 posts

192 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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thinfourth2 said:
It will be windier in London.

It can't be posible that anywhere in the UK could have more of something than London.
To be fair, when I popped out for a sarnie at lunch, it was a bit drafty... hehe

KB_S1

5,967 posts

230 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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Vladimir said:
Surely some kind of record? That's a full blown (!) hurricane!
It's being called Hurricane Bawbag up here.

standfree93

3,001 posts

188 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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Friend of mine recorded just over 100mph in the town of Tomintoul in the Cairngorms.

Apparently parts of the River Clyde has burst it's banks!

Christmas lights on Aberdeen's Union Street has fallen down!


KB_S1

5,967 posts

230 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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It is getting worse here. I am thinking the football might not be wise tonight.

750turbo

6,164 posts

225 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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KB_S1 said:
It's being called Hurricane Bawbag up here.
Just seen that on ttter! What is that all aboot then smile

miss10penceshort

4,423 posts

188 months

Thursday 8th December 2011
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The River Eden is very high through Appleby, flood sirens sounded about an hour ago - might walk down the hill in a bit to see what's what.