On Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:39:54 +0000, David Hill
wrote:

Well it had to happen, the last report of the wind gusting at the
Mumbles, which we can see from here 450ft higher was wind gusting too 92
mph.
And so far I have had a 60ft variegated leylandii and a40ft golden
conifer next to each other blown down, won't have done the 20 year old
camellia under them a lot of good.
And now as I write this a 30ft golden leylandii has just blown down
across the window.
And to add to the fun I've just had a phone call from the hospital to
say my wife can come home, she's been in with a mixture of problems,
kidneys, INR, blood sugar and urinary tract infection.
David at a very windy side of Swansea Bay

Good wishes to your wife, David.
Good luck to you and your trees, may no more come down.
How are your greenhouses?
My only calamity is a largeish rosemary which has been rocking like
mad (around the clock?) and is now lying on one side. Maybe there's a
bit still attached to the root which I can save, or take a few
cuttings.

Pam in Bristol