The Chill Out Zone - Page 15707

Lancpudn · 16th January 2021, 16:11

It's been dry & windy here this afternoon & the first time I've seen the driveway dry in months.

I managed to get both of the greenhouses glass cleaned with a bleach & soap solution, I can see out of them now

Some leftover mushroom & Mozzarella cheese pasta bake for tea tonight.

Lancpudn · 16th January 2021, 16:12

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Photo taken today from the staff at Acle Marina

IMG_6022 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

That's a Wintery scene Jeff, I hope the heatings on in there

trikey · 16th January 2021, 18:13

Evening all, it hasn’t gone above 1 deg here today, Meg decided that snow was a bit weird so barked at it.. a lot!

She then headed to the groomers for her manicure and some pampering.

She is enjoying the warmth now...

stevestrat · 16th January 2021, 18:50

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Originally Posted by trikey

Meg decided that snow was a bit weird so barked at it.. a lot!

First time Poppy encountered a decent amount of snow, couple of inches, was funny. Initially she wasn't sure, like walking on broken glass, then got her confidence and started running up and down the garden path with her nose in the snow like a snowplough

coolcat · 16th January 2021, 18:54

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

That's a Wintery scene Jeff, I hope the heatings on in there

Wish I was there to see it Ian....

Lady Emma has thermostatically controlled tube heaters in the cabins and also the engine bay.
We have a dehumidifier which empties via a drain into the galley sink. Cabinet doors and drawers are left open and fridge door open, empty and switched off.

That is our normal winter boating procedures as we don't fully winterise her as she is (normally) in use all the year round.

Believe it or not, boats are more vulnerable to winter damage when they are on the hard (out of water). The water acts as insulation around the hull so generally it is not needed to drain all the systems down to protect from freezing.
That being said, looks like it will be March before we can gain access to our boats again, so it is a long time without the chance to check on her.

Thankfully as you can see from the photo, the marina staff are checking on all boats and will alert us if anything looks wrong.
They don't have access to our boats though so can only visually inspect.

coolcat · 17th January 2021, 05:53

Cloudy but dry out there this morning......No frost!
I'm going to do a Full English this morning .....minus the mushrooms which I forgot to get

FLYING BANANA · 17th January 2021, 06:35

Morning everyone.

The sky is crystal clear, not a cloud to be seen but no frost.

Georgies Dad · 17th January 2021, 06:48

Lie in today,its still white in places but the bulk of the snow has melted away.

Georgie is getting back to normal,she ate her normal dinner yesterday and polished of half of mine as well

She is back on short walks,I was naughty yesterday and took her out 3 times up and down the road.

Georgies Dad · 17th January 2021, 06:52

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Cloudy but dry out there this morning......No frost!
I'm going to do a Full English this morning .....minus the mushrooms which I forgot to get

Help yourself to a few of these bad boys

Steamdrivenandy · 17th January 2021, 06:56

Too dark as yet to tell the weather here, except that it's calm, not raining and above freezing.

After a venture into Waitrose Fruit Cocktail for breakfast yesterday, it's back to plain porridge this morning. You may ask why Waitrose fruit cocktail? Well, it's the only one I've ever found without strawberries. Strawberries in a pre prepared product turn to mush which I can't stand. I love fresh strawberries, but abhor mushy ones.

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