Thursday, December 5th, 2013
As I write there is a frightening gale outside, with gusts of up to 70mph thrashing against the North Wales coastline. Flood warnings are in place because of the seasonal high tide, and the wind is ferociously damaging - it's wheelie bin day so the streets around where I live are like some post-Apocalyptic horrorscape.
So what is the one thing you wouldn't do in these weather conditions? Climb up onto the roof of a three-storey building perhaps?
The house opposite me is rather unseasonably having its roof renovated and replaced, although work had to stop on that earlier this week when the gales were forecast.
Predictably, the tarpaulin has been ripped off the roof by the gales, exposing the house's top storey to the elements. Nevertheless, I'd still think twice about climbing up onto the roof via an unsecured ladder, wearing just a parka, to try and secure the tarpaulin, against all natural odds.
I'm really concerned about this guy, who I think is completely crackers at the same time. I'm keeping my eye on him from the safety of my front room, hoping I don't see him falling to his doom with the next strong gust.
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