Bryn Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Dunno what the weather is like down there, was baking hot when I was at Leicester Uni on Saturday, but up here it's fooking mental. Roads closed, schools closed, rain everywhere. People having to wade to their houses, houses flooded, drains overflowing. Now they don't think the tidal barrier, which defends Hull (which is below sea level) from being flooded by the Rivers Hull and Humber and the North Sea, will hold out. There's emergency services everywhere and its got to the state where it is officially an emergency. Some guy died because his car got washed into a drain or something.... mental. What's it like down there? As bad?
potter3 Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 We were meant to have a months rainfall in 36 hours but I don't see it happening
Toby or not Toby Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 wouldn't want to embariss myself all skin and bone
Phube Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 It seems a man died when he got his foot stuck in a drain. He was being 'helped' by emergency services for 3 HOURS!!! Now either I've watched Saw (+ other horrors) too much, or I'm being weird... but why didn't they cut his foot off!!! The fire brigade were there, police divers!! Just cut his foot/leg off and worry about that later. I know I'd rather prefer to worry about me bleeding to death in an air ambulace than the certain knowlegde of drowning with my 'expendable' foot in a drain!!!
holly Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Dunno what the weather is like down there, was baking hot when I was at Leicester Uni on Saturday, but up here it's fooking mental. Roads closed, schools closed, rain everywhere. People having to wade to their houses, houses flooded, drains overflowing. Now they don't think the tidal barrier, which defends Hull (which is below sea level) from being flooded by the Rivers Hull and Humber and the North Sea, will hold out. There's emergency services everywhere and its got to the state where it is officially an emergency. Some guy died because his car got washed into a drain or something.... mental.What's it like down there? As bad? can u travel much by car there? or is everywhere flooded? my friend is driving back from there and said its mayhem. im in huddersfield and we have a lil river running down our street. crazy stuff
Daggers Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 It seems a man died when he got his foot stuck in a drain. Wrought iron fence, while unblocking his father's drain.
Bryn Posted 25 June 2007 Author Posted 25 June 2007 can u travel much by car there? or is everywhere flooded? my friend is driving back from there and said its mayhem.im in huddersfield and we have a lil river running down our street. crazy stuff You can get about just fine.... if you have a canoe. The roads have become rivers.
Katy Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 It's a bit bad in Lincs at the moment. I hope Hullfox is ok
Zingari Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 just started pissing it down in Leicester What a coincidence, i've just started pissing it up
Brainy Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Whats with all the flood warnings in Brum? Showers mostly, one or two downpours, but most of the day, cloudy but dry.
Thracian Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 After what Hullfox said the other day - I just knew there'd be storm clouds out that way!
Hullfox Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 It's a bit bad in Lincs at the moment. I hope Hullfox is ok Some might not be pleased to know but Hullfox is fighting fit. Just got in from an afternoon's good samaritaning. Had to help a friend out of her house in the street next to where the young man died. I don't think that people should criticise the emergency services too swiftly, the water was like a fast flowing river and was treacherous to walk through. It was filthy too. I've also helped some stranded parents and children to get home by giving them a lift in my pick up. Some roads had dislodged manhole covers and the water was shooting up three or four feet into the air. As Burnham said, it was unbelievable to witness. I'm soaked through and freezing cold but the Hullfox family are all safe, well and dry. Unfortunately, not the same can be said for that poor man's family.
Katy Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Some might not be pleased to know but Hullfox is fighting fit.Just got in from an afternoon's good samaritaning. Had to help a friend out of her house in the street next to where the young man died. I don't think that people should criticise the emergency services too swiftly, the water was like a fast flowing river and was treacherous to walk through. It was filthy too. I've also helped some stranded parents and children to get home by giving them a lift in my pick up. Some roads had dislodged manhole covers and the water was shooting up three or four feet into the air. As Burnham said, it was unbelievable to witness. I'm soaked through and freezing cold but the Hullfox family are all safe, well and dry. Unfortunately, not the same can be said for that poor man's family. Glad to hear it. What a horrible thing to have happened
Hullfox Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Hows the missus HF?Is she a bit wet? More moist i'd say.......
Thracian Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Some might not be pleased to know but Hullfox is fighting fit.Just got in from an afternoon's good samaritaning. Had to help a friend out of her house in the street next to where the young man died. I don't think that people should criticise the emergency services too swiftly, the water was like a fast flowing river and was treacherous to walk through. It was filthy too. I've also helped some stranded parents and children to get home by giving them a lift in my pick up. Some roads had dislodged manhole covers and the water was shooting up three or four feet into the air. As Burnham said, it was unbelievable to witness. I'm soaked through and freezing cold but the Hullfox family are all safe, well and dry. Unfortunately, not the same can be said for that poor man's family. Just cos I was a bit mischievous make no mistake that I'm as well pleased as anyone that you and your family are okay. And that you've been able to help out. I just hope there are no more tragedies.
filbertway Posted 25 June 2007 Posted 25 June 2007 Just cos I was a bit mischievous make no mistake that I'm as well pleased as anyone that you and your family are okay.And that you've been able to help out. I just hope there are no more tragedies. I'd love there to be a tv series " The adventures of mischievous Thracian"
Monk Posted 26 June 2007 Posted 26 June 2007 The streets of Hull havent been this full of S hit since Peter Taylor was around! Sorry couldnt resist. There was a great quote on BBC news yesterday where they had a local on the phone, and the newsgrl said 'so how was your walk home? presumably you must have seen others who were in the same boat' boom boom
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