A storm named Frank threatens our furrin friends!

[Ralphy1]

High winds and torrential winds could present dangerous conditions. An occasional hurricane threatens my area so I can relate to their situation and wish them good luck riding it out...

 

[QuickSilver]

Somehow a storm named "Frank" just doesn't cut it..

 

[Ralphy1]

I agree. It does sound like your tio...

 

[Ameriscot]

Hope it leaves my roof tiles alone!!!

 

[Ralphy1]

Stay safe!

 

[Ameriscot]

Thanks, Ralphy. I'm safe as I'm nowhere near the storm, but my poor roof is!

 

[Ralphy1]

Well, get up there with some super glue and see what you can do...nthego:

 

[Ralphy1]

Oops, I forgot that you were spending time with Thai furriners..?

 

[Ameriscot]

Yep, with Thai furriners. Won't arrive back until March 1st.

 

[Ralphy1]

Well, if you have insurance try not to worry about the roof...

 

[Ameriscot]

Well, if you have insurance try not to worry about the roof...

Yes we do but since we've had to use the insurance for roof damage 2 or 3 times the deductible is now £1,000. Plus it's inconvenient to sort it out from Thailand. Had to do so last year. Our friend checked on it after a storm and let us know some of the ceramic tiles had been blown off.

 

[Ralphy1]

Hmm, maybe you could change your choice of roofing materials if this is a regular event...

 

[Ameriscot]

Hmm, maybe you could change your choice of roofing materials if this is a regular event...

Yes, I think it's time to replace this 88 year old roof. It's on our agenda.

 

[Ralphy1]

88 years! I should think so!

 

[Ameriscot]

88 years! I should think so!

It's traditional red ceramic tiles, guess we'll be using a different type.

 

[Ralphy1]

Sometimes you have to break with tradition. I hope that there are no ordinances prohibiting anything but tiles...

 

[Ameriscot]

Sometimes you have to break with tradition. I hope that there are no ordinances prohibiting anything but tiles...

No, but we were nearly designated a Historic Conservation Village which makes it very difficult to make any changes to your house at all.

 

[Ralphy1]

Are you.willing to defy authority?

 

[Debby]

Well enjoy your holidays Ameriscot and good luck with your roof! May the entire thing hold on til you're home

 

[Ameriscot]

Are you.willing to defy authority?

We didn't become a conservation village so we can make just about any changes we like.

 

[Ameriscot]

Well enjoy your holidays Ameriscot and good luck with your roof! May the entire thing hold on til you're home

Thanks Debby!

 

[Laurie]

Now passed. Most of the damage seems to be from floods, not wind, though it was pretty fierce on this coast.

Unprecedented rainfall, on already saturated ground. Rain now eased but rivers won't peak until tomorrow.

Small beer to those of you in Tornado Alley or around the Mississippi, but when Brits get a "Danger to Life" warning it's pretty bad!

 

[SeaBreeze]

Stay safe Laurie! Ameriscot, hope all goes well with your roof too.

 

[Ameriscot]

Thanks SB. I'm sure our friend will tell us if there are any tiles laying on the ground as he checks on the house often.

 

[Manatee]

When a tornado tore off part of our roof, the firemen came and covered the opening with plastic. It was 3 months before our hose was back in order.