tomgeer Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Woke up this morning started driving to work as normal. The road through a small village I pass through is completely flooded and blocked off, I am gutted, I can't get to work today . Feel sorry for the villagers though. there houses must have at least a foot of water on the ground floors. Looks like it's a long weekend for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Ah what a shame, I bet your really upset you can't get to work. Will your work believe you when you tell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yes because theres 3 of us with the same problem, and it was just mentioned on the local radio station. I am very upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 It's okay for you. It looks like I'm trapped in Whitehaven this weekend. Just looked at the RAC travel website and the A66 is closed between Braithwaite & Threlkeld, the A595 is closed and the roads onto the coast around Scaryport are closed. Looks like there is no way to reach the M6 and civilisation. At least I'm not still renting the house in Cockermouth I had a few years ago - it's 7ft underwater right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Unlucky mate, Just saw the weather report for saturday, heavy rain all over the uk. The village thats flooded is holmrook just past gosforth, you'll be familiar with it likely? I know Duddon bridge is closed on the a595 heading to the M6 that way too. So looks like your stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yeah, the only route out looks like the A595 to Red Dial and then B5305 to Plumpton Head, then the A6 down to J40 and I'm not sure I fancy my chances on those B roads. I know Gosforth - it's where you go for pies when you're on Site at Sellafield, lol. I'm working at the Science & Technology Park in Moor Row and staying at a B&B in Whitehaven. The landlady gave me the key back this morning so I can go back if I'm stuck. Really want to make it home though as I've got stuff that needs doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 That's right, I used to work for Jordan's at Sellafield for a couple of years, I work in Bootle now. I wouldn't trust the B roads if I were you. What car are you in for work, I wouldn't drive the supra through any water, is your supra white? I see one going into Sellafield occasionally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I got a day off, well a day taken up with writing letters, getting to the printers, and looking at jobs..............not a day off really.............bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 That's right, I used to work for Jordan's at Sellafield for a couple of years, I work in Bootle now. I wouldn't trust the B roads if I were you. What car are you in for work, I wouldn't drive the supra through any water, is your supra white? I see one going into Sellafield occasionally? Yeah, I'm keeping a watch on the A66 at Bassenthwaite - apparently they're expecting it to be passable by 10.00. The Supra is my only vehicle, so I'm in that. As long as I can keep the water below my air filter, I should be right, lol. My Supe is candy red carbon fibre and hasn't been to sellafield for about 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Do you get to finish early on friday's or is that just on site? I would leave sooner rather than later if you're going. I bet you are going to at least attempt to get back home, thinking about it I would too, I couldn't stand being trappped away from home over the weekend. You could always turn round in a field gateway if you get stuck, you might lose some bodykit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'm at Atkins so I get to finish at 12 on Fridays, so I'll be trying to get home if nothing else. At least I've got the keys to the B&B if I get stuck. I'm not sure how many are on site today; I know a load got sent home yesterday before it got really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Well good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Just for info...I've driven my Sup through 2 ft of standing water with no ill effects, so give it a go, it'll be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 That's great - I've just got to wait for the water to get back down to 2ft now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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