Storm Amy

First named storm of the autumn is coming in this afternoon for 24 hours or so. No problem with a day off driving anyway. Walked down to see a very fast flowing river under Slater's Bridge. Must have been a lot of rain overnight.

Next the ever wonderful Cathedral Quarry.

Then on to Tilberthwaite footbridge and ford - I don't think even the blasted Kankus would attempt that today. Back home past Shaw's and the road. 

Kept getting passed by cyclists and runners, sometimes the same ones in both directions. They are on some kind of team orienteering activity, from the numbers on their backs. Some give us a cheery 'Good morning' while others are more focused on the road.

It drizzled all the way back, and the rain set in properly as we had our elevenses coffee in Ann's cosy kitchen. Good timing. Now we prepared to hunker down and let Amy blow past. Some reading, some cards, perhaps even some writing. 

As Lesley finished making the pasta dinner, the lights went out. Power cut! Ann found some candles and the meal proceeded.

We thought about what would happen if the power was off for ages. Ann has the Rayburn for heat, cooking and kettle, and the fire next door. We wouldn't starve. 

And soon after, the lights came back. Phew.