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Title: Newent Weather
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 September 2009, 11:55:03
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=Monmouthshire

Looking ok, no rain on Friday and Saturday but, get your tents down by lunchtime on Sunday!
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 September 2009, 12:04:47
I foresee a repeat of Tuesday morning, where it starts persisting down just as I'm pulling the tent pegs out of the ground.  >:(

Kevin
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: johnnycboy on 03 September 2009, 13:06:11
Weather is quite exceptional at the moment.  Lots of sun and cloud, bit windy, but far nicer than last years monsoon :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 September 2009, 13:21:55
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Weather is quite exceptional at the moment.  Lots of sun and cloud, bit windy, but far nicer than last years monsoon :y

Oh, well. Hopefully I won't have to go out on an emergency tent peg run to cope with it this week. If I remember to bring them, and the mallet. :-[

See you on Friday. :y

Kevin
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: LJay on 03 September 2009, 15:05:04
Think I'll pack my wellies anyway!!! ::)
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Kevin Wood on 03 September 2009, 15:29:06
.. Another thing to bear in mind when camping this weekend. If you need to get up at an ungodly hour for a pee, keep your eyes open. Might seem a silly request but I had the chance encounter of a lifetime on Saturday morning when doing exactly that. (and no, it wasn't Darth L-K lurking in the bushes)  :o

Whilst walking back from the loo block to the tent I saw two bright objects in the sky climb from the Western horizon to a position pretty much overhead before disappearing from view.

These were clearly not aircraft related. Far too high and moving far too fast for that. The relative positions of the two objects also changed during the pass quite noticeably, making it unlikely that they were a pair of satellites in orbit, or so I thought.

Anyway, I noted the time - about 0520 BST on the 29th, and made a mental note to do a bit of digging.

I've now found out what it was. The launch of Space Shuttle mission STS-128 - Shuttle and discarded fuel tank!

Video here:

http://www.vimeo.com/6341568

How cool is that?  8-)

Kevin
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: STMO999 on 03 September 2009, 15:29:14
It's gonna piss it down, all weekend. In fact, you may want to consider building an ark. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Auto Addict on 03 September 2009, 15:43:29
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http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=Monmouthshire

Looking ok, no rain on Friday and Saturday but, get your tents down by lunchtime on Sunday!

Don't have that problem :P
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: bob.dent on 03 September 2009, 15:44:16
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It's gonna piss it down, all weekend. In fact, you may want to consider building an ark. ;D ;D ;D

Nah, it's gonna be luvverly Steve. 8-) If you climbed out that zimmer frame of yours and joined us you might find there's life outside the forum. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 September 2009, 15:46:03
I have plenty of bird seed for the pikey vans  :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Auto Addict on 03 September 2009, 15:49:40
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I have plenty of bird seed for the pikey vans  :y

You'll be too busy trying to stop the tent flying away :D
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Auto Addict on 03 September 2009, 15:50:36
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I have plenty of bird seed for the pikey vans  :y

You'll be too busy trying to stop the tent flying away :D

...and anyway, you'll also have Mrs AA to contend with ;)
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: CaptainZok on 03 September 2009, 18:46:50
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I have plenty of bird seed for the pikey vans  :y
Cough cough signs cough.
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 03 September 2009, 18:50:51
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.. Another thing to bear in mind when camping this weekend. If you need to get up at an ungodly hour for a pee, keep your eyes open. Might seem a silly request but I had the chance encounter of a lifetime on Saturday morning when doing exactly that. (and no, it wasn't Darth L-K lurking in the bushes)  :o

Whilst walking back from the loo block to the tent I saw two bright objects in the sky climb from the Western horizon to a position pretty much overhead before disappearing from view.

These were clearly not aircraft related. Far too high and moving far too fast for that. The relative positions of the two objects also changed during the pass quite noticeably, making it unlikely that they were a pair of satellites in orbit, or so I thought.

Anyway, I noted the time - about 0520 BST on the 29th, and made a mental note to do a bit of digging.

I've now found out what it was. The launch of Space Shuttle mission STS-128 - Shuttle and discarded fuel tank!

Video here:

http://www.vimeo.com/6341568

How cool is that?  8-)

Kevin


like it :y

just for a moment I had my hopes :-/
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: LFF64 on 03 September 2009, 18:55:04
Well its bound to be really good weather now . my aircon packed up earlier so its no working  :(
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 03 September 2009, 19:17:50
Not sure when im gonna be turning up....my bus has been in the merc dealers all day and they still have it  :( They promise me the sensor they need to fix it will be in 1st thing in the morning  :-/ (It has the abs fault light on and the traction control fault light on)

Ive been using a skoda superb today (best i could lay my hands on at short notice) but i aint bringing that  ;D
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Auto Addict on 04 September 2009, 06:48:32
Still looking good, if not a trifle chilly.
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 04 September 2009, 09:30:04
well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 04 September 2009, 09:35:03
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well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao



Great news my son, hope you and all the others have a great time. 8-) 8-)

Keep those of us in the more remote parts of the Kingdom up to date by posting a photo or two. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: CaptainZok on 04 September 2009, 09:37:02
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well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao
Nowhere near as loud as someone was last night. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 04 September 2009, 09:39:27
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well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao
Nowhere near as loud as someone was last night. ;D ;D


Surely Angels don't snore Captain ::) ::) :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: The Red Baron on 04 September 2009, 09:40:17
having seen the forecast earlier it doesnt look too bad until sunday lunchtime. see you all later. :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 September 2009, 09:42:59
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well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao



Great news my son, hope you and all the others have a great time. 8-) 8-)

Keep those of us in the more remote parts of the Kingdom up to date by posting a photo or two. :y :y :y

and those of us in the more remote parts of the world  ;D :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 04 September 2009, 09:45:40
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well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao



Great news my son, hope you and all the others have a great time. 8-) 8-)

Keep those of us in the more remote parts of the Kingdom up to date by posting a photo or two. :y :y :y

and those of us in the more remote parts of the world  ;D :y

...at least you have the sun, cem 8-) 8-) ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 04 September 2009, 10:20:52
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well the sun is shining lovely here zok is snoring like a good en though lmao



Great news my son, hope you and all the others have a great time. 8-) 8-)

Keep those of us in the more remote parts of the Kingdom up to date by posting a photo or two. :y :y :y

and those of us in the more remote parts of the world  ;D :y

...at least you have the sun, cem 8-) 8-) ;D ;D :y

Zulu, if you send me some sea then I'll send you some sun ( dont know how the post office will handle though ;D)   :y :y :y

ps I'll be off for 2 days for a fairly long trip..  :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: willyboy on 04 September 2009, 12:22:47
Sadly guys we wont make it had a really bad couple of days had to cancel hospital appt thursday felt that poorly if it were nearer would have probably given it a try but as things are health wise best I dont travel much :-/ Was hoping to give the V6 a good test run towing etc but will have to wait a while again.
Anyways enjoy enjoy ! all of you I hope the weather is good for you it looks like your getting a little of everything think the whole of UK is 
 :y :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Debs. on 04 September 2009, 13:32:16
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Still looking good, if not a trifle chilly.

.....Mmmmmm 'chilly-trifle' :)
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: johnnycboy on 04 September 2009, 13:51:13
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Sadly guys we wont make it had a really bad couple of days had to cancel hospital appt thursday felt that poorly if it were nearer would have probably given it a try but as things are health wise best I dont travel much :-/ Was hoping to give the V6 a good test run towing etc but will have to wait a while again.
Anyways enjoy enjoy ! all of you I hope the weather is good for you it looks like your getting a little of everything think the whole of UK is 
 :y :y

All the best and hope you start to feel a bit better :y
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 September 2009, 14:23:53
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Still looking good, if not a trifle chilly.

.....Mmmmmm 'chilly-trifle' :)

Chilli Trifle?  :o Sounds like a bit of an acquired taste to me. ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Dave-C on 04 September 2009, 14:34:31
Wish I was coming even more so now, looking at the report....

Think I had a calling this morning in Stafford, a Westons Cider truck from Much Marcle passed me on the A34.....  It's the place I inherently attend on the times I've been to Newent..

Spooky  :D

Have a gud un folks...   can't wait for the piccys on the forum...

DC
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: dad1uk on 04 September 2009, 16:35:32
Tent up, nice and sunny but a little windy! and I haven't even opened the beans or beer yet!! ;)
Title: Re: Newent Weather
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 04 September 2009, 19:10:54
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Sadly guys we wont make it had a really bad couple of days had to cancel hospital appt thursday felt that poorly if it were nearer would have probably given it a try but as things are health wise best I dont travel much :-/ Was hoping to give the V6 a good test run towing etc but will have to wait a while again.
Anyways enjoy enjoy ! all of you I hope the weather is good for you it looks like your getting a little of everything think the whole of UK is 
 :y :y



Hope things look up for you soon Willy :y :y