Tales from a down-shifted family
- Making the most of modest means
We went for a walk along the beach last night with the Scouts and I’d say that the new sea defences in Borth have almost certainly helped protect Borth from the recent storms. Some of the large boulders within the defences have moved slightly. The pebble banks that were extended and built up as part...
After the recent storms and flood damage everywhere, we’ve been wondering how our bees have been faring. It has been a funny ‘winter’ so far as it has just been really mild and really wet. The bottom of the garden, where our beehives are is still waterlogged and flooded, but with wellies on I can...
I’ve posted plenty here about the storm damage in Ynyslas and the storm damage in Aberystwyth. However, as the road from here to Borth remains closed we haven’t really had much chance to get into Borth, other then once when I ran through Borth without a camera. So, here’s a little YouTube slide-show of some...
Just a few more photos of the recent storm damage at Ynyslas, this time from a document circulated to the flood wardens. 1. Swathes of rubbish left stranded Many Ynyslas residents are willing to help clear this up. Photo by Lucy Napier Adams 2. Dune Erosion Erosion of approximately 6-8′ of sand dune. Photo by Jill Hulse...
Morgan and I popped down to the seafront in Aberystwyth yesterday to take a look at the storm damage. There were loads of other people having a look, and plenty of officials in hi-viz jackets assessing the damage too. Aberystwyth prom is still completely covered with sand and shingle which is mixed in with blocks...
The recent storms have led to extensive damage all along the coastline of Mid Wales. Aberystwyth has probably been hardest hit with the Victorian Promenade being all but destroyed. There are countless photos all over the web and on news bulletins of the damage both during and after the storms hit, so I’m sure you’ve seen...
As mentioned in my previous post we were indeed evacuated last night. Not long after posting it there were sirens and blue flashing lights outside and fire-fighters were going from house to house evacuating people. Not everyone went but we decided that we would leave as it would be quite exciting to do so. We...
It looks as though there is an evacuation in process thanks to the flooding. Ceredigion County Council have released the following advice: BORTH: Natural Resources Wales is predicting waves of 1.8m/6ft above sea level at high tide tonight at 21:20. This could cause substantial flooding. We strongly advise residents to vacate all properties and move...
Anna and I are local ‘Flood Alert Wardens’ for Ynyslas. According to the Flood Plan Guidance for Communities document this means that we: act on the advice received from the flood plan coordinator or their assistant puts flood protection measures in place helps and advises vulnerable people and helps move them to safety early if...
I hope you’ve all had a good Christmas and New Year? The weather here hasn’t been great but as we are all off school and work there has been plenty of opportunity for quality family time together. Other than going away in the summer as we sometimes do it’s really the only time we get...
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Fixing the Altimeter on my Garmin Forerunner 910XT
Monday, March 17th, 2014
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