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Richard Brookman

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Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
there are no reported casualties.

Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.

Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.

--

Rich

Series 2a
RR 4.6
V8 trialler
dog, wife, kids, whatever


 
Hi,

Two friends are about 5 miles up the road and it seems that one freelander
suffered the fate of floating out into the sea. My friends have commented
that the rain was unbelievable - it was like hurricane rain they had seen in
Florida.

What is the weather coming too??

Andy
"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> (Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
least)
> there are no reported casualties.
>
> Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
wading
> session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>
> Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Series 2a
> RR 4.6
> V8 trialler
> dog, wife, kids, whatever
>
>


 
I was camping just down the coast last week at tintagel, came home early
when the weather started getting wild. Went to the beach one day at low tide
and there was still no beach due to the size of the swell holding the tide
in.( Biggest waves I have ever seen) according to life guard chap this was
caused by the hurricanes in Florida , it was good watching the pros surf em
though.
Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the side
of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly beaten
up 2a truckcab. Anyway well done to all involved in rescue and clean up
effort. Fingers crossed still no casualties.
Icky
"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> (Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
least)
> there are no reported casualties.
>
> Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
wading
> session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>
> Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Series 2a
> RR 4.6
> V8 trialler
> dog, wife, kids, whatever
>
>


 
Twas Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC) when "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> put finger to keyboard producing:

>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>there are no reported casualties.
>
>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>
>Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.

I'm about an hour away,
due to the volume of water coming down I had one room flooded to about
3 inches..


Regards.
Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
--
___________________________________________________________
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www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
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"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
> spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the
side
> of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly
beaten
> up 2a truckcab. Anyway well done to all involved in rescue and clean up
> effort. Fingers crossed still no casualties.
> Icky

Was it green?

The front page of the Glasgow Herald has a SWB series motor upside down in
deep mud - not much more than chassis and wheels visible. I'm sure I saw a
white Disco floating through the village in one of the TV reports last
night.

And as you say, fingers crossed still no casualties.

Chas.


 
"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
> spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the side
> of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly beaten
> up 2a truckcab.

Sorry, but it's gone - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/3572462.stm

Third comment down the page. No news on the 2a.


> > --
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > Series 2a
> > RR 4.6
> > V8 trialler
> > dog, wife, kids, whatever
> >
> >
 
"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
> spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the side
> of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly beaten
> up 2a truckcab.

Perhaps not so bad:

18 August 2004

Today Graham King, owner of the Museum of Witchcraft, was able to
venture into the building to witness first hand the damage left behind
by the flash floods. The structural damage is severe. The lower floor
is unrecognisable; 5 feet of mud fills the corridors and booth area.
Display cases are upturned and contents missing.

On a more positive note the upper floor and contents appears to be
mainly undamaged, as does the library and museum archives. The Museum
will take time to recover but rest assured it will be back, restored
to its previous splendour.

From http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/

> >
> > --
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > Series 2a
> > RR 4.6
> > V8 trialler
> > dog, wife, kids, whatever
> >
> >
 
In message <[email protected]>, the ickys
<[email protected]> writes
>I was camping just down the coast last week at tintagel, came home early
>when the weather started getting wild. Went to the beach one day at low tide
>and there was still no beach due to the size of the swell holding the tide
>in.( Biggest waves I have ever seen) according to life guard chap this was
>caused by the hurricanes in Florida , it was good watching the pros surf em
>though.
> Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
>spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the side
>of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly beaten
>up 2a truckcab. Anyway well done to all involved in rescue and clean up
>effort. Fingers crossed still no casualties.
>Icky
>"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>> (Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>> astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>> through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
>least)
>> there are no reported casualties.
>>
>> Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
>wading
>> session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>> operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>>
>> Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> Series 2a
>> RR 4.6
>> V8 trialler
>> dog, wife, kids, whatever
>>
>>
>
>
Apparently the Museum of Witchcraft survived whereas the Christian Card
Shop didn't.
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 
On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>there are no reported casualties.
>
>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>

There was a picture in todays Mail, showing a Range Rover Classic
upsidedown on it's roof, having been washed away.

Alex
 
hugh wrote:

> Apparently the Museum of Witchcraft survived whereas the Christian
> Card Shop didn't.

<snort>

--

Rich

Series 2a
RR 4.6
V8 trialler
dog, wife, kids, whatever


 

"Richard Brookman" wrote .after "the ickys" >
> > Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and
daughter
> > spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the
side
> > of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly
beaten
> > up 2a truckcab.
>
> Perhaps not so bad:
>
> 18 August 2004
>
> Today Graham King, owner of the Museum of Witchcraft, was able to
> venture into the building to witness first hand the damage left behind
> by the flash floods. The structural damage is severe. The lower floor
> is unrecognisable; 5 feet of mud fills the corridors and booth area.
> Display cases are upturned and contents missing.
>
> On a more positive note the upper floor and contents appears to be
> mainly undamaged, as does the library and museum archives. The Museum
> will take time to recover but rest assured it will be back, restored
> to its previous splendour.
>
> From http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/
>

Listen to the owners comments today on...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/listenagain/ram/today4_witch_20040818.ram


--
Regards
Bob
in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK


 

Mark wrote after Richard Brookman
>
> >Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> >(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> >astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> >through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
least)
> >there are no reported casualties.
> >
> >Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
wading
> >session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> >operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those
guys.
> >
> >Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>
> I'm about an hour away,
> due to the volume of water coming down I had one room flooded to about
> 3 inches..
>

That makes me worry about Trevigue the farm house, hostel and wonderful
restaurant (that uses local produce) that is out on it's own N. of
Boscastle. It's one of my favourite places.

--
Regards
Bob
in Runnymede, 17miles west of London, UK


 
In message <[email protected]>, Alex
<[email protected]> writes
>On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>>there are no reported casualties.
>>
>>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>>
>
>There was a picture in todays Mail, showing a Range Rover Classic
>upsidedown on it's roof, having been washed away.
>
>Alex
Now this is getting serious!!
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 
On or around Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:13:25 GMT, Alex <[email protected]>
enlightened us thusly:

>On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>>there are no reported casualties.
>>
>>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>>
>
>There was a picture in todays Mail, showing a Range Rover Classic
>upsidedown on it's roof, having been washed away.

turn it over, it should still be driveable.

they stand an amazing amount of abuse...

--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
George Orwell (1903 - 1950) Animal Farm
 
In message <[email protected]>, Alex
<[email protected]> writes
>On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC), "Richard Brookman"
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>>there are no reported casualties.
>>
>>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>>
>
>There was a picture in todays Mail, showing a Range Rover Classic
>upsidedown on it's roof, having been washed away.
>
>Alex
Now this is getting serious!!
--
hugh
Reply to address is valid at the time of posting
 
Twas Tue, 17 Aug 2004 19:02:29 +0000 (UTC) when "Richard Brookman"
<[email protected]> put finger to keyboard producing:

>Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
>(Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
>astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
>through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at least)
>there are no reported casualties.
>
>Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary wading
>session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
>operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>
>Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.

I'm about an hour away,
due to the volume of water coming down I had one room flooded to about
3 inches..


Regards.
Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
--
___________________________________________________________
You need only two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape.
www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
___________________________________________________________



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Hi,

Two friends are about 5 miles up the road and it seems that one freelander
suffered the fate of floating out into the sea. My friends have commented
that the rain was unbelievable - it was like hurricane rain they had seen in
Florida.

What is the weather coming too??

Andy
"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> (Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
least)
> there are no reported casualties.
>
> Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
wading
> session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>
> Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Series 2a
> RR 4.6
> V8 trialler
> dog, wife, kids, whatever
>
>


 
I was camping just down the coast last week at tintagel, came home early
when the weather started getting wild. Went to the beach one day at low tide
and there was still no beach due to the size of the swell holding the tide
in.( Biggest waves I have ever seen) according to life guard chap this was
caused by the hurricanes in Florida , it was good watching the pros surf em
though.
Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the side
of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly beaten
up 2a truckcab. Anyway well done to all involved in rescue and clean up
effort. Fingers crossed still no casualties.
Icky
"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Just seen the report on BBC news about the flash flood in Boscastle
> (Cornwall, UK) - cars tumbling in heaps on a river of muddy water,
> astonishing images. Apparently at least 30 vehicles were washed straight
> through the town and into the harbour. Glad to say that (so far, at
least)
> there are no reported casualties.
>
> Also glad that AFAICS there were no Landies suffering an involuntary
wading
> session. Plenty in attendance in a rescue role, however. The rescue
> operation seems to have been awesomely effective. Hats off to those guys.
>
> Anyone in this group in the area? Must have been a tough 48 hours.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Series 2a
> RR 4.6
> V8 trialler
> dog, wife, kids, whatever
>
>


 
"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
> spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the
side
> of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly
beaten
> up 2a truckcab. Anyway well done to all involved in rescue and clean up
> effort. Fingers crossed still no casualties.
> Icky

Was it green?

The front page of the Glasgow Herald has a SWB series motor upside down in
deep mud - not much more than chassis and wheels visible. I'm sure I saw a
white Disco floating through the village in one of the TV reports last
night.

And as you say, fingers crossed still no casualties.

Chas.


 
"the ickys" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...

> Went to Boscastle few times a really gorgeous spot SWMBO and daughter
> spent nearly 2hours in the museum of witchcraft which was right at the side
> of the harbour (hope it still is ) the guy who ran it had a superbly beaten
> up 2a truckcab.

Perhaps not so bad:

18 August 2004

Today Graham King, owner of the Museum of Witchcraft, was able to
venture into the building to witness first hand the damage left behind
by the flash floods. The structural damage is severe. The lower floor
is unrecognisable; 5 feet of mud fills the corridors and booth area.
Display cases are upturned and contents missing.

On a more positive note the upper floor and contents appears to be
mainly undamaged, as does the library and museum archives. The Museum
will take time to recover but rest assured it will be back, restored
to its previous splendour.

From http://www.museumofwitchcraft.com/

> >
> > --
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > Series 2a
> > RR 4.6
> > V8 trialler
> > dog, wife, kids, whatever
> >
> >
 
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