Twaatie Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Seems like only the most hardcore capetonians are even going to work tomorrow let alone cycle. Anyone else planning a trip to hoogekraal? Guess I'm one of those that has to work tomorrow[emoji20] otherwise no aircraft will be able to fly DJR 1
DJR Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Guess I'm one of those that has to work tomorrow[emoji20] otherwise no aircraft will be able to flyMy boet is scheduled to fly into Cape Town early tomorrow and he is a real chicken when it comes to flying. A little turbulence makes him grab the Rescue Remedy. As we speak, the the family are placing bets on whether he'll cancel before the flight gets cancelled or not. Twaatie, samson99 and Lurch the stalker 3
ChrisF Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 So, which Capies are hardcore enough to ride to work tomorrow? Edit: The 100-year-storm is going to hit tonight. Western Cape education department closed all schools tomorrow, for the 1st time ever. 12 m swells predicted. 100% chance of rain. Up to 100 mm predicted within 24 hours. Winds of up to 100 km/h. Extreme likelyhood of flooding. Disaster management all on 24 hr standby. Just came back from the airport, along the R300 A "stiff breeze" out there at the moment. And this is only the tip of the storm ... may get interesting !!!! For the last couple of years each spring-tide has brought some flooding to the Strand, and near flooding to various other areas along the coast. This time we have two days of spring tide co-inciding with a "strong wind" .... HKGK !! GLAD I only have a 4km ride to work tomorrow - in the CAR. Will spend the day doing design and admin ... site visits can wait for another day ....
ChrisF Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Guess I'm one of those that has to work tomorrow[emoji20] otherwise no aircraft will be able to fly waiting to get off the plane tonight we looked at the ground staff - the wind was PULLING at their clothes !!!!! NOT a nice shift !! only a few disembarked at the back ... the rest waited to get out the front straight into the "tunnel" ....
samson99 Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 I opted to not cycle to work today. Seemed the right decision.Maybe tomorrow is better to cycle in the Cape. DJR 1
ChrisF Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Many trees blown over, roads blocked, car drivers being "eratic" at best .... To those doubting the strength of this wind. This board has survived many winter storms - Blown over a railing into the street -
Twaatie Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Many trees blown over, roads blocked, car drivers being "eratic" at best .... To those doubting the strength of this wind. This board has survived many winter storms -Renault sign.jpg Blown over a railing into the street -20170607_061413 (Large).jpgWhy do you have a pic of the sign before it was blown over? [emoji12] Reinhardt89 1
DJR Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Although I was free to ride, I took the Landy to work. Not all that wet yet, but the WIND is something else. Glad not to be out on the bike. Electricity out at home, but all up and running at work. All my staff arrived earlier than usual because they anticipated traffic trouble, but the roads were near empty. I think most Capies are having a lie-in this morning.
Bateleur1 Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Why do you have a pic of the sign before it was blown over? [emoji12] Google street view Twaatie and Reinhardt89 2
bleedToWin Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Took the car to work, but would have been able to cycle. Strong winds, but quiet roads. Since the real thing is only truly hitting a bit later I'm happy to be a scaredy cat today.
Johan A Marais Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Did the ride to work via my favorite coffee shop. Customers looked at me like I was from another planet - LOL. Ride in was with most of the wind from behind, this afternoon will be interesting. Will need these legs baby! samson99, DJR, Gravity and 2 others 5
Lurch the stalker Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Just to rub it in for everyone who couldn't ride, it's a beautiful day for riding in Gauteng. CMK 1
ChrisF Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 Just to rub it in for everyone who couldn't ride, it's a beautiful day for riding in Gauteng. .... not SO much on this side ..... CMK and Lurch the stalker 2
Bateleur1 Posted June 7, 2017 Posted June 7, 2017 The wind is so strong in the Cape we even get some of it here today Lurch the stalker, Reinhardt89, DJR and 1 other 4
CMK Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 .... not SO much on this side ..... Yes so I even extend my commute withe the best moon ride in a long time Lurch the stalker and ChrisF 2
CMK Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Remember your keys so that can unlock your bike. Walking is less fun Edited June 12, 2017 by CMK
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