heathrow seems to be doing well out of the winds the departing aircraft are getting a much higher lift on take off than they normally do, not see any 380's take off today though wondering if the large wings are too big for the gusty wind.

AitchBEE

"Insurance companies will 'pick up the pieces'...I hope."

My neighbor phoned her insurance company today to tell them she had lost two roof tiles and three ridge tiles. She was told that they would send an assessor round tomorrow - Scotland still being on holiday today - I know they are ultra cautious about fraud nowadays but gone are the days that,with regard to storm damage,that they would tell you to get it fixed ASAP and send them the bill. In the meantime she risks further damage due to the incursion of rainwater.

don't count on insurance to pay out, we had some felt roof ripped in gales that were so strong some local large trees blew down blocking roads, yet the swinton said there were no storms recorded for our area. they never did pay out.

P.S. We are due to put our bins out tonight for an early collection tomorrow morning, but I think I shall leave mine where it is doing no damage and if the wind has abated by early morning I shall venture out in my night attire (looking like Scrooge with my night cap on etc.) to put the waste out ready for the bin men who probably won't come... woe is me!

Bit blowy here on Anglesey, but nothing compared to what you people have had. My commiserations.