Crash Bang and Lights OOT
Posted: Saturday, 25 October 2008 |
Is WInter here?
Do we need to be told!!!!
Friday morn, grey skies , howling winds and forecasts of more to come. This is the first test for the Roof ........ stomach churning times.
The Shapinsay managed to go all day up to 4 pm when the boys said that it was getting a bit too bad. SO the MV Shap was tied up on the safe side of the pier facing out to sea where she would sit until the winds subsided.
Friday afternoon for me is spent in the local shop where I work, people drifted in through the day and most of the regulars had collected their messages before the last boat. The grey skies grew black and then the heavens opened and one almighty flash and a loud thunder clap made the lights go out for a split second but luckily reappeared. Phew not a nice though, although the shop does have a limited backup which would help for a short while. Rain , Hail and Thunder. what next.
The selkies were the only things that were enjoying the weather as I could see plenty of them frolicking in the sea from the shop window. Yes now that the Tourist season is over they have come back to the shore.
The weather cleared a bit and it was followed by a peedie peice of blue sky and some sunshine..... Orkney Weather ... as I heard one buddy say.... four seasons in one day. How Apt.
91热爆 to Barebraes at 5pm and the door was shut and the fire on we were safe in our house.
The evening was a little noisy with the wind but uneventful. We retired at around 11pm and once the lights were out the floor show began. Flash....Another Flash .... the distant noise of thunder, Rain , Heavy Rain and more flashes.
I drifted off to sleep and tried to forget the light show outside.
1PM
Was woken by something although not sure what. Mr B was salso awake and we were just settling down again when .......
CRACK
The most loudest frightening noise I have ever heard. Simultaneously followed by a large pop and our bedside lights flashing on then off. Then the Thunder. If we hadn't been hit by the lightning then I guess it must have been so close. The power went out and a further array of lightning followed.
For an instant I thought i could smell a burning smell and got Mr B to check the appliances. All clear.
Sleeping intermittently until approx 5am when Mr B got up to make a cuppa via the generator. Our power was restored at about 7.30am.
The man from the Hydro said that there had been a goose strike which had caused some of the power to be off but said that the lightning had more than likely caused ours ... a very astute deduction !!!
Saturday brought Gales and when I say Gales I mean Gales. Its still blowing at a great rate of knots outside and the time is now 6.20pm It doesnt seem to be lessening as they forecast but hey we go t electricity tonight so I guess beggars cant be choosers
At least teh Race Night in aid of the RNLI should have a good turn out tonight as we are island bound until the bost goes again
PS Don't forget to put your clocks forward and Happy Halloween
Do we need to be told!!!!
Friday morn, grey skies , howling winds and forecasts of more to come. This is the first test for the Roof ........ stomach churning times.
The Shapinsay managed to go all day up to 4 pm when the boys said that it was getting a bit too bad. SO the MV Shap was tied up on the safe side of the pier facing out to sea where she would sit until the winds subsided.
Friday afternoon for me is spent in the local shop where I work, people drifted in through the day and most of the regulars had collected their messages before the last boat. The grey skies grew black and then the heavens opened and one almighty flash and a loud thunder clap made the lights go out for a split second but luckily reappeared. Phew not a nice though, although the shop does have a limited backup which would help for a short while. Rain , Hail and Thunder. what next.
The selkies were the only things that were enjoying the weather as I could see plenty of them frolicking in the sea from the shop window. Yes now that the Tourist season is over they have come back to the shore.
The weather cleared a bit and it was followed by a peedie peice of blue sky and some sunshine..... Orkney Weather ... as I heard one buddy say.... four seasons in one day. How Apt.
91热爆 to Barebraes at 5pm and the door was shut and the fire on we were safe in our house.
The evening was a little noisy with the wind but uneventful. We retired at around 11pm and once the lights were out the floor show began. Flash....Another Flash .... the distant noise of thunder, Rain , Heavy Rain and more flashes.
I drifted off to sleep and tried to forget the light show outside.
1PM
Was woken by something although not sure what. Mr B was salso awake and we were just settling down again when .......
CRACK
The most loudest frightening noise I have ever heard. Simultaneously followed by a large pop and our bedside lights flashing on then off. Then the Thunder. If we hadn't been hit by the lightning then I guess it must have been so close. The power went out and a further array of lightning followed.
For an instant I thought i could smell a burning smell and got Mr B to check the appliances. All clear.
Sleeping intermittently until approx 5am when Mr B got up to make a cuppa via the generator. Our power was restored at about 7.30am.
The man from the Hydro said that there had been a goose strike which had caused some of the power to be off but said that the lightning had more than likely caused ours ... a very astute deduction !!!
Saturday brought Gales and when I say Gales I mean Gales. Its still blowing at a great rate of knots outside and the time is now 6.20pm It doesnt seem to be lessening as they forecast but hey we go t electricity tonight so I guess beggars cant be choosers
At least teh Race Night in aid of the RNLI should have a good turn out tonight as we are island bound until the bost goes again
PS Don't forget to put your clocks forward and Happy Halloween
Comments
What a thrilling blog, Barebraes, but I do feel sorry for you! I wonder if the Friday bolt of lightning was the one that put FC's computer into meltdown. How is the roof? A tribute to your workmanship if it's still in one piece.
Jill from EK
I reckon winter has arrived, and with a fanfare. Funny but when there is thunder and lightning we are [slightly ... that is all we admit to] afraid, but fascinated with the sheer power displayed. Just imagine if we [or those clever scientists] could work out a way to harness all that energy. Keep warm, and dry.
Plaid from Down Under
A general comment on all these weather blogs .. they probably don't exactly encourage immigration to the islands, but they make most interested reading for us in less exposed positions. Thanks for the thrills.
Barney from Swithiod chin up!
I hope that FC is back up and running and that he didn't get too much of a shock Perhaps Shapinsay should try to harness the power of the lightning as the turbine is on hold for now:)
Barebraes from Shapinsay
I was most awfully shocked thank you for asking and my lovely one-year-and-a-bit-old iMac was fried beyond repair and so were the splitter and the router...but my lovely paws escaped damage. So did mpu's...but the psychological damage has been dreadful...
Flying Cat from nothing old nothing borrowed nothing blue
We moved here in September 05 and have met many good friends. What more could you want from life.
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