COUP DE VENT !

There we were, just leaving the rocade at J16 for Gradignan/Talence when all of a sudden a hail of leaves, sticks and branches came flying over. This was followed by a flying marquee which soared over a row of houses and landed on the road, some 100 yards after our turning. Near Gwilym's school a road was blocked by a fallen tree. Catrin's school yard is hopelessly unusable with branches everywhere.

There was some question over whether they'd keep the kids in school today because of fears of damage to the buildings, but after a few minutes they decided the storm had abated enough.

Meanwhile I tried to take the tram to town for our 10am team meeting but the trams were all cancelled just as I got on. I am not surprised, those few we had seen moving were travelling very slowly with indicators flashing, dragging shrubberies in their undercarriage.

So I am now back at home and there's a bus at 9:50. If that isn't running then I've had it!

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