Today’s warm-still-sunshine weather belies the anticipated 46 m.p.h. winds of storm Ashley expected to strike tomorrow.
We therefore went into full batten down the hatches mode as we lowered items bound to be blown down.
Next, we filled six more compost bags with clippings Jackie had accumulated over the last few days.
Mushrooms continue to proliferate on the spread roots of the dead Weeping Birch. The head gardener added some these to a bag.
Later I read most of García Lorca’s ‘Blood Wedding’.
This evening we dined on slow-baked gammon; creamy mashed potatoes; crunchy carrots; firm cauliflower, and tender runner beans. with which I finished the vińa San Juan.
Best of luck with Ashley!
Thanks very much, GP
I hope the storm will not be too intense!
I is only expected to last about four hours from 9 a.m. Thanks very much, Merril
You might be in the midst of it then, as I’m reading this early Sunday morning my time, but I hope it will soon be over.
It was less fierce than predicted
Your patio photos reminded me of a meme that goes around after every hurricane or bad storm — especially those that end up being over-hyped. I laugh every time I see it.
A good one, Linda. Thanks very much
Stay safe from Storm Ashley. Thankfully, you’re spared from a direct hit.
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Good luck with Ashley. Hope your battens do the trick. Dinner sounds delicious.
Thank you very much, Pat
I tried to look at the Met map and it looks like Ashley has just passed over or another one is coming soon. But I don’t know if it is showing me what I want. The met map here is shows an active continuously updating picture.
Anyway I hope your preparations were effective.
All still at 6 a.m. Due to start at 9. Thanks a lot, John
I’ll bet Ashley was Milton, the same storm that passed over Florida a few days ago, Derrick. 46mph isn’t bad, we just had a windstorm here and the gusts were over 35mph. Hold on tight!
Thanks very much, John
Smart to be prepared.
Thanks very much, Peggy
Bestest luck! Hope you all are safe. So good to be prepared.
We’ve been having rain, bit of snow, cold temps, and windy, but not Ashley-windy.
Keep us updated.
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
Stay safe. Glad you are well prepared!
Thank you very much, Donna
i’m glad you weren’t hit too hard.
It is to come, Sue. Thanks very much
I should stop reading blog posts late at night! 😄 I hope it isn’t too rough.
Take care Jackie and Derrick.
Thank you very much from each of us, Arlene
Let’s hope ‘Ashley’s’ windstorm isn’t too severe, Derrick
Thanks a lot, Ivor
I will continue to mutter about the weather, it has been unpleasant this year with its multiple annoyances of wind and water. That sounds like our planned evening meal for Monday. Tonight’s meal will be pasta bake using courgettes, peppers and mushrooms with the last of the tomato soup as the sauce. That soup maker is just too big.
Thanks very much, Quercus
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It’s good that you and Jackie had time to batten down the hatches before the storm hit.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I’m glad you are prepared and hope everyone stays safe. It’s nice that the mushrooms are finding support from the birch roots.
Than you very much, JoAnna
That was beautiful sunny weather, and I hope you and Jackie come through the storm alright and do not lose power. It is good you have everything in the garden prepared for the onslaught of bad weather.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Like everyone else, I wish you the best of luck during the storm.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Battening down the hatches ahead of the storm: you’re both expert at this. I nonetheless hope you do not bear the full brunt of it!
Thank you very much, Anne.
Get yourself down in the basement Derrick!
Thanks a lot, Andrew
Please take care! Thinking of you and hope the storm will pass with minimal damage.
It did, Takami. Thank you very much
Stay Safe!
It was not too bad, Ilze. Thank you very much
Good luck with Ashley, Derrick. We’ve had our share of nasty storms hitting Florida and North Carolina. Both states are still reeling from the davastation.
Nowhere near as bad as yours, Eugi. Thank you very much
You’re welcome, Derrick.
I hope the storm doesn’t do a lot of damage, Derrick. The gammon sounds very good.
Just one more pot downed. Thanks very much, Robbie
I hope all went well with no damage from the storm, here in Florida we are still recovering from Milton. Thanks for sharing as always, the dinner sounds delicious.
Hope it doesn’t get to do much damage.
Thanks very much, Mimi. Not as bad as expected
Since I am late to the party, you can assure me you have not suffered too badly from Ashley?
Just one pot downed. It wasn’t a bad as expected, Dale. Thank you very much
That’s great!
We are getting very strong winds. I will be quite surprised to find anything still there when we look tomorrow.
I hope you were not too badly hit
I had to Google what gammon was, I would eat that in a heartbeat! If it is anything like ham it would be a favorite of mine.
Rapidly becoming my favourite. hanks very much, Diane
I can see why!
Hope you had little damage from the storm.
Hardly any, thanks, Andy
Battening down the hatches did the trick
Yes – we are well practiced now. Thanks very much, Sheree
I’m sure you have it down to a fine art