Storms Ciara and Dennis have brought high winds and much rain to the UK. As I write this, Dennis is raging war in my Hertfordshire garden, and the noise of wind and rain is quite menacing. Last weekend, I was both admiring and fearing Ciara, as she tormented Scotland.

The river has burst its banks in Callander, 9 February 2020

Kayakers are looking forward to a wider river and more challenges than normal
The following day, the ducks were relishing their expanded territory, and the humans had given up any idea of a picnic on the benches.

Callander, 10 February 2020

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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 16 February 2020
Posted as part of All Seasons






Sad sights! There are no floods here, but storms oh yes! Last night I had hard time sleeping due to the stormy wind – again. It seems that along with the climate chnge the storms get more frequent.
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Sorry for such stormy weather, and hope they will move on soon! This looks quite bad:( and thank you for keeping us up to date at All Seasons with how the UK fares. Stay safe and warm coming week!
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Thanks Jesh. I’m back home now and it’s not too bad here. Back in Scotland at the end of this week so I may have more wet photos for next All Seasons 🙂
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I understand the misery. Good luck!
Love the ducks :))
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Oh, heck! 😦
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Living near a river really makes you understand the life of floods. Snow pack above us has already given us a potential of major flooding when it starts to melt. Be safe.
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Our fence is down! Other than that, I loved the sound of the storm when falling asleep! Sounds weird but somehow relaxing 😌
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I like it too – I sleep in the loft which means it is extra loud, and last night I did wonder if the roof might be swept away while i slept
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Flooded lands make interesting photos, but cause so much misery to residents. The ducks do look happy though 😀
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Wow! Look at the ducks go!
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And they were quacking as they went – they seemed very excited!
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Nice one
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Ugh! It was blowing a storm when I got up, but abated now as per forecast
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The wind has died down here and my trees are still standing 🙂
But the rain continues
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Yes, still raining here
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