The Wind

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:28 pm

a woman's just died in the centre of manchester as a slate's fallen off the roof of the church on st annes square
absolutely terrible news

it's absolutely dire outside, wherever you are if you don't need to go outside, don't

power cuts a plenty as well

bear in mind as well builders etc will have buggered off and left scaffolding etc to it so entire roads are a death trap

James B · Post by **James B** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:34 pm

the windows in my office keep rattling and there's 2 small lampposts in the car park which look like they're going to topple (not near my car thankfully)

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:34 pm

Goodness me that is a shocker.

James B · Post by **James B** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:38 pm

a sign has just gone over by the road outside work

not looking forward to the drive home

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:39 pm

Apparently a lot of the M6 is now closed too. Including the Thelwall section I use to get home on...

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:40 pm

I've had to cordon of every single building in camp, it's seriously bad down here.

Gertie · Post by **Gertie** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:41 pm

I went out a lunchtime and was almost lifted right off my feet by the wind. It is really hard work just standing upright at the moment. Dreading driving home, like a bad episode of Star Trek.

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:42 pm

Gertie wrote: like a bad episode of Star Trek.

very few of them, mainly the ones involving Geordi La Forge and of course the even numbered films

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:01 pm

Just seen a young girl blown off the pavement in Oxford Road. Trees are in serious danger of coming down. Go carefully wherever you are.

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:09 pm

Yeah, I'm finishing my brew then heading home. Half of the M60 is shut now too. Last thing I need is battling it in rush hour.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/local/manchester.shtml

Lennon · Post by **Lennon** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:19 pm

Our office rooves are blowing off and there are porta-cabins sliding around outside.
Just went out for a cigarette and the bin/ashtray was about half a mile away from where it normally is.

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:26 pm

Lennon wrote:Our office rooves are blowing off and there are porta-cabins sliding around outside.

Is a porta-cabin what we call a porta-potty or Johnny-on-the-spot? If so, the thought of them flying around is nasty - especially if someone is using it.

Bench · Post by **Bench** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:27 pm

Montreal Wanderer wrote:
Lennon wrote:Our office rooves are blowing off and there are porta-cabins sliding around outside.
Is a porta-cabin what we call a porta-potty or Johnny-on-the-spot? If so, the thought of them flying around is nasty - especially if someone is using it.

Nah.

A portacabin is basically a temporary office. Used on construction projects mostly.

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:29 pm

Bench wrote:
Montreal Wanderer wrote:
Lennon wrote:Our office rooves are blowing off and there are porta-cabins sliding around outside.
Is a porta-cabin what we call a porta-potty or Johnny-on-the-spot? If so, the thought of them flying around is nasty - especially if someone is using it.
Nah.

A portacabin is basically a temporary office. Used on construction projects mostly.

Thanks - porta-potties are usually found on construction sites too. Our temporary offices here are more like caravans - on wheels and towed in.

Lennon · Post by **Lennon** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:30 pm

Bench wrote:
Montreal Wanderer wrote:
Lennon wrote:Our office rooves are blowing off and there are porta-cabins sliding around outside.
Is a porta-cabin what we call a porta-potty or Johnny-on-the-spot? If so, the thought of them flying around is nasty - especially if someone is using it.
Nah.

A portacabin is basically a temporary office. Used on construction projects mostly.

The ones here were allegedly temporary, although they've been here for atleast 8 years.

hisroyalgingerness · Post by **hisroyalgingerness** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:32 pm

our website's down, hence to excessive posting on here this afternoon

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:39 pm

Sounds bad there - The Beeb has some pictures.

walkingdownthemannyroad · Post by **walkingdownthemannyroad** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:46 pm

I'm the only one who is happy today...............I'm a roofer!!!

enfieldwhite · Post by **enfieldwhite** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:46 pm

Lennon wrote:Our office rooves are blowing off and there are porta-cabins sliding around outside.
Just went out for a cigarette and the bin/ashtray was about half a mile away from where it normally is.

At least you'll get some exercise. having to walk half a mile to flick your cigarette.

I've just seen a tree blow down and close a bus route behind my house.

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:49 pm

walkingdownthemannyroad wrote:I'm the only one who is happy today...............I'm a roofer!!!

But you ain't on any today.

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