Flooding

Just back from a stay at The Woods that included both storms. No problem with flooding on site but could watch the daily changes on the flood plain, most of which has not been built upon. 

The wind gusts however was another matter - not many trees in this particular "wood" and the service pitches are very exposed. Strength was way beyond the design speed for the roof vents which were flapping even when fully clamped shut. Had to put a couple of well filled clothes hangers under one of them to stop it lifting.

Tewkesbury this morning.

Had the same photo just sent to me from a friend in the area, do not think the site will open on 6th March as there will be quite a lot of groundwork to do. Awful pictures of Upton-upon-Severn as well our old area where we used to live and have never seen it that bad.

Oh dear, and it goes on up here. Skipton, Aire Valley, emergency services getting folks out this morning.☹️ Anyone travelling in and around Dales, check flooding website. If it’s in the Aire today........Will be heading towards York. 😥

We came via Skipton today! The A59 around the town was still open but lots of water in the adjoining fields and the town itself was fine. Didn't get down to the river area but plenty of folk in and around town, where we stopped for a bite to eat. 

We did have to avoid Otley as the lower area was flooded last night. Now safely ensconced on the hill looking over the flooded meadows below. 

The owner of the cottage we are staying at says he's not seen the meadows like that in the 20 years he's been here.

Oh WN, what can I say. I couldn’t text Nellie to pass it on. Glad you got there. So pleased you got through. We are watching things avidly, our cottage is up past Eshton, which is through Gargrave. Little Sis says it might be a two jigsaw holiday, rather than one!😂Hope things get better for you. Enjoy your break. Ask Nellie for my email. 👍

Cheers Ttda. We have water wings and large rubber duck inflatable so should be fine!

MiL and Mrs WN want to get to RHS Harlow Carr as they also have an embroidery exhibition on so we'll do that on one of the drier days. Quite a while since MiL been to Fountains Abbey so we'll take that in as well. 

We feel a tad guilty as we'll be away for her birthday and mothers day so doing things this week that she wants. 

Good luck with yours.

Will write to NTH.

Hope you manage to get to Seat House, Tda and have a good time. When are you heading that way? I'll certainly pass on your email address to WN.

WN, glad to hear that you made it though eventually without mishap. Have seen the state of the flooding from the Wharfe on another forum!!!

Early March, so lots of time for some better weather!😂 

I sure hope so as we will possibly be using that route back home towards the end of March.