I woke this morning to the sound of thunder and driving rain. The dull day was brightened by lightening flashes. The wind was gusting so I thought about the awning. I had roped it down but the pegs were into sand and wouldn't hold if the wind increased. I put on my shoes and dressing gown and went outside just as a squall hit. I clutched the awning rafter at one end but the wind ripped the other end rafter and broke the anchor plate on the side of Yemmy. I held on until the wind dropped and quickly wound up the awning - as it happened with no damage besides the broken fitting. I have a spare so I'll fit that when the weather improves - maybe tomorrow as it's been raining all day today.
The Internet has been very patchy again today so I'm not sure when this will get published.
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While making a cup of coffee today, it struck me that today's plastic storage containers are very good - the ones I use for milk and sugar in particular have snap fasteners and the milk container has a pourer and sits nicely in the fridge door. That's so much better than the cardboard ones that sometimes leak when travelling.
Tomorrows forecast is a bit brighter - I may even get some solar charging if it's as promised.
Having such poor Internet connection for the past two weeks has done wonders for my data usage!
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I gave publishing a try just now at 4.30pm and to my surprise it worked. I know it's early but if anything momentour happens I can always edit it later.
ReplyDeletemomentous - or - exciting.
DeleteOr ...... even "earth-shattering ".
ReplyDeleteAppears as though averting another awning insurance claim was very lucky ! Your storage containers are great. I prefer the square ones myself.Just seem to nestle together, and suit my storage areas better.
Safe travels. Steve