Friday

Storm Goretti blasted in like a bomb - really quite scary for a while as we heard roof tiles sliding down the roof and a crash when one hit the balcony. The power then went off so we couldn't really get info. about what was going on.Max. gust on Land's End Weather was 93mph. Maisie was very scared but calmed down in the end. 

Still no power when we got up, but it came back on for a while - then off again so I had a luke warm crumpet for breakfast and we got the little gas stove out so Jim could have his boiled egg! 

Seafox 7 still out all alone as the tugs both went to Falmouth - not needed until it all calms down

The broken ridge tile lying on the balcony - made a heck of a crash

The other ridge tiles just slid down - fortunately everything missed the solar panels

Jim went to take the dogs out but found the path was blocked by a fallen branch off the Cedar tree. Out came the small chain saw to cut it up and we dragged it all to the field

The Giant Thistle looking a bit bedraggled

Wind still lifting the spray

More branches on the lawn

Hundreds of Gulls near the coast

The wind really ripped the branches off

Rainbow as a shower approached

Jim insisted on trying to get his bonfire going

Not very successful and he needed a rest

Lots of dark clouds around

Jim took the dogs out

Bit of brightness at the end of the day

Red extending lead now hanging next to the footpath

The power eventually came back on - then off again, but seems to be on properly now. Sadly still no water - managed to get some from the taps downstairs and did a little washing up but there's lots waiting for the dishwasher!