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Post by Gareth Williams on Feb 11, 2022 12:29:46 GMT
Hmm, it seems quiet in here.
We should have been in Walmer last week, but got beaten by the weather. The ground underfoot around here is still very muddy. So I suggest we stay coastal. So either Palm Bay or The Lade would be my suggestions.
Thoughts anyone?
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Post by stevesue on Feb 11, 2022 15:32:42 GMT
We are not available this weekend.
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Post by lighthouseleprechaun on Feb 11, 2022 15:53:39 GMT
I think we might be beaten by the weather again. Up to gale force gusts are forecast at Walmer on Sunday afternoon, with the added pleasure of rain possible ! If you go there, I'd try to join you, but cycling in a near gale is no fun. The winter Olympics sound far more fun - again.
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Post by ekim on Feb 11, 2022 21:33:49 GMT
Yes, sorry I should have posted sooner. Couldn't make up my mind whether it should be another try for Walmer or back to The Lade. As Sue & Steve are unavailable Walmer would seem to be the better option. However having just looked at the forecast it's looking likely we won't fly anywhere as rain is forecast from early afternoon and South Westerly winds gusting to 39 mph are due! I will make a very late decision on Sunday just in case the forecast is wrong but will probably hibernate again. Mike
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Post by lighthouseleprechaun on Feb 13, 2022 9:36:43 GMT
Weather report from almost coastal station Deal at approx 9.30.
Current: Overcast. My rain gauge (bird bath) is not registering rain - yet. My wind gauge (very tall bamboo) is all over the place in the gusts, and moving freely in the wind.
Forecast: Rain about 4pm. All day wind 29-31 mph (force 6-7) with gusts up to 44 mph (gale force 8).
My limited experience is telling me this is not a good day for kites !
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Post by Gareth Williams on Feb 13, 2022 12:00:41 GMT
A day for watching rugby and nursing a sore head
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Post by ekim on Feb 13, 2022 12:15:31 GMT
Whoever ordered the wind got the decimal point in the wrong place today. Extremely blustery here, we are staying put. Have a good day everyone. Mike
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Post by evets on Feb 13, 2022 12:43:38 GMT
Weather report from almost coastal station Deal at approx 9.30. Current: Overcast. My rain gauge (bird bath) is not registering rain - yet. My wind gauge (very tall bamboo) is all over the place in the gusts, and moving freely in the wind. Forecast: Rain about 4pm. All day wind 29-31 mph (force 6-7) with gusts up to 44 mph (gale force 8). My limited experience is telling me this is not a good day for kites ! Don't belittle yourself lighthouseleprechaun your weather forecasts are much appreciated by those of us who have to travel. I'm hibernating as well!
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Post by lighthouseleprechaun on Feb 14, 2022 11:35:02 GMT
My limited experience is with the kites, Evets, not the weather. I've been out in so much of it over the years , I'm fully qualified in weather. Not necessarily in forecasting it - I'll leave that to the Met Office - but in experiencing it ! But thanks for the vote of confidence.
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