February 15th – There were a number of trees brought down by the ongoing storm at Chasewater.
Thankfully rangers are quick to remove them.
Sad to see, but a reminder of just how grim the weather is, and how unsound the root of a conifer generally is…
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February 23rd – Doris wasn’t messing about…
Storm Doris hit the UK, and I considered my commute carefully before I left for work. Cycling in very strong winds is hard enough with them behind you, let alone against you, but also of concern are very strong cross winds which can have you into the centre of a road, or in a ditch.
I decided not to cycle to Darlaston which would have been almost 100% into the headwind, and instead went to Shenstone, where I caught the train to Birmingham, then another to Coseley, whence I rode with the wind at my back to work.
Yes, I guess it’s cheating, but I felt safer, and also make it to Shenstone in 14 minutes, at a frightening average, topping 40mph plus down Shire Oak Hill. That was fun.
On my arrival at Coseley, I noticed how well looked after the flowerbed was, and realised how much the little garden there reminded me of South Wigston, where I used to spend so much time.
The primroses were gorgeous, and really brightened a… memorable commute.
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