Storm Babet Suffolk floods

[@donondre7314]

I'm glad you're safe and I hope life will be back to normal very soon. In Germany we had a terrible flood in my area two years ago. People died and many lost their homes. In a lot of places you can still the the traces the food left behind. Seeing your video brings back a lot of memories!

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you. We were very lucky but I think it will take a while for some to get things back to how they want. Storm water is so devastating. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@nikaxstrophotography]

So good to see that your house and observatory came out of all this ok.

[@Astrobloke]

Yes. Thank you I really appreciate your kind comment

[@arnsteindale5531]

Glad you made it through the storm, and hopefully the village didn`t suffer any severe damage. When "Babet" reached us it had lost much of it`s intensity. Take care my friend.

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Arnstein. Everything seems to be back to normal apart from a few unlucky peoples homes and property that was damaged by high water levels. There was just too much water in such a short time that it couldn't drain away naturally and everything was overwhelmed. We were lucky.

[@SmarteeeOutdoors]

Good to hear you weren’t to badly affected! I’m over from Australia for a couple of weeks visiting family in Wickham Market, we were in Framlingham and Easton two days before the storm hit. Can’t believe the place was flooded just afterwards. Haven’t had a chance to use my portable rig to get M31 while I’m here, but hopefully will get another clear sky before we go back. Fingers crossed the water subsides and the locals can get dried out soon! Cheers and take care.

[@Astrobloke]

Glad to hear you were not in Framlingham on the day. Looked pretty bad there. We were in Easton on Sunday at the White Horse for a roast. When do you go back?

[@SmarteeeOutdoors]

@@Astrobloke Fabulous pub and some great food at the White Horse! I miss the the old Suffolk pubs! Heading back to Oz on Friday evening - fingers crossed I'll shoot some data before going back.

[@secretstill]

Glad you're safe and sound, Glenn. Clear skies. Mark

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Mark. Its all gone now so live to fight another day. Clear skies mate

[@derekbaker3279]

Whew! So glad that you & your family managed to avoid the destructive flooding that, sadly, affected so many people in the U.K !

[@Astrobloke]

I know that other areas got it far worse than we did. I can't imagine how scary that must have been, you really have very little control.

[@raypace6981]

Glenn, I am really glad you made it through all this! If there is one positive outcome this is the fact that the observatory survived a tough test; a proof to the quality of workmanship! Hope no one was injured. Take care

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you for your comments. we were fine but I think there were some casualties unfortunately. Mainly property damage. Hopefully thats the Obsy tested and now it can just be clear skies moving forward

[@heliczer]

What a nightmare. Glad everything and everyone is ok. Great video.

[@Astrobloke]

It was quite a scary time. You really don't have any control. Just glad we escaped any serious damage. Thanks for watching, clear skies

[@petesastrophotography]

Glad to see you've got through it relatively unscathed Glen, it's been a rough couple of days. The red alert has only just been lifted up here in Aberdeenshire. I live on a hill in the countryside so flooding was less of an issue but 75mph winds and driving rain were a major problem. A couple of people in the area lost their lives unfortunately which is always sad to hear🙁

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Pete. You guys had it much worse than us. Think I read up to 200mm of rainfall in the same period as our 79mm. The wind was not as bad here either. I only heard of one elderly person who died and that is very sad indeed. Glad to hear you are ok too. I had to check with my Uncle who lives near Banff, they were ok thankfully.

[@SimonsAstro]

Good video mate! It’s amazing how much water we had, glad your Obsey survived! Let’s hope it’s another 100 years before we get another one😀 Clear skies mate!

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks Simon. So glad all our hard work was not ruined as well. Obsy was a rock thankfully. Clear skies

[@jeremyhigginson9307]

Glad you got through it all Glenn, and I hope your local community is recovering as well. Luckily, I'm in West Yorkshire, but unfortunately, South Yorkshire got hit badly and many are still struggling as you can see on the news! Glad your obsy survived too!

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Jeremy, we are all good and were lucky to escape too much damage unlike others. Glad you was ok. Hope all is going well, clear skies

[@richardmarquardt6246]

Wow, Glenn, had not heard about your storm over here in the states. Glad you made out all right - all be it with a close call. Best of luck to your village's recovery and safety. I did not have much doubt about your workmanship in your observatory surviving a storm but floods can overwhelm anything. Take it easy.

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Richard. I am sure it will take a few some time to get straight as they were flooded badly, we were very lucky. Its nice to test the Observatory but now its passed no more tests needed thanks.....

[@yourfavoriteastronerd]

Oh man! I know how you feel, I lived this in Puerto Rico many times. I'm glad you are ok! Sad but a great video too, very informative. Diana ❤

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Diana, this is a very rare occurrence here thankfully. Thanks for watching

[@HeavenlyBackyardAstronomy]

Hi Glenn, WOW, what a storm! I am glad you came through it unscathed. Good weather report. I should deem you as an honorary meteorologist. I hope the dry air usually behind such storms has moved into your area with those super clear skies.

[@Astrobloke]

Hi Pat, thank you. I thought of you when I was doing this, I am honoured you could even consider me an honorary meteorologist. We had a really clear night 2 days later but now the clouds are back but with a lot less rain in the. Thankfully. Clear skies

[@Astrobloke]

I totally agree. Next time I need to be more organised

[@corinlewis3073]

Hey Glenn, I'm glad you're home and the Osbsertory was safe from the flooding the storm , make sure you keep a few more water pumps around, stay safe my friend.

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Corin. Yes we had a lucky escape. Pumps are now installed so we are much better prepared. clear skies

[@corinlewis3073]

@@Astrobloke last weekend on my home island of Barbados hurricane Tanny dumped heavy rain on the island couseing flooding on the island 🌀

[@corinlewis3073]

@@Astrobloke Clear skies

[@simonlaverick9920]

Its been rough in the north east but nothing to what you have had. My thoughts are with all the people now having to get their lives back in order. Stay safe Glen... Simon

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Simon. We did get it quite bad but other areas were much worse hit. Scotland saw a lot more than we did. My Uncle lives near Banff but is high up so ok.

[@DSOImager]

Looks like it was a heck of a storm. Grats on the village Obs holding up. Next time you get a lot of rain like that.. send some of it to the Texas hill country. I'll even give you a few clear nights for it. :) CS!

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks James. I wish I could have sent it that far away. The Obsy has had a major test now and its comforting to know it passed. Clear skies mate

[@MyNikonian]

Glad to hear you survived the storm

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you. We ere very fortunate.

[@woody5109]

Congratulations Glen, good for you.

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks mate. Simon was ok too so all good.

[@edjones3390]

Glad you're safe!

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Ed.

[@LogansAstro]

Glad to hear everything survived ok and no flooding occurred for you. Seems that there is a lot of this sort of thing going around - I know we got hit here in NZ near the beginning of the year with massive amounts of flooding and multiple deaths so it's certainly no small thing. Looks like the builder did a good job on your obsy 😉. Clear and dry skies.

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks Logan. We were lucky and now better prepared for next time. The Obsy was a fort and thankfully kept all my gear well protected, Clear skies

[@AZ4Runner]

Solid Build Glenn. thoughts going out to those that were not as fortunate.

[@Astrobloke]

Thanks Jason. thankfully it was. A lot of people were badly flooded and I wish them well.

[@Tony-Elliott]

Glad you and yours are safe mate

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you Tony. We were a little lucky and now better prepared should it happen again.

[@cjmenagh882]

Glad all went as well as possible. Water IS the enemy. Make sure to fill your sump reservoir every other month or so to be sure the float, relay, impeller, etc are working and lubrication warmed up and moved about. You DO want it to work next time.

[@Astrobloke]

Water is certainly a destructive force. Thanks for the tips and I will make sure I keep it all working and maintained. Its set up to operate whenever we get rain so that should help keep it working and not seizing up.

[@gazza9839]

Glad you're ok Glenn, must have been scary though.

[@Astrobloke]

It was a little scary but I switched into firefighter mode having been one for 14years. Seen quite a lot in my time. Problem with this kind of event is you have very little if any control so a bit of luck is needed. Thanks for watching

[@stanwilliams7337]

So glad you made it through relatively unscathed. Just goes to show how good your construction work is. I love what you do and share with the community. I have a weird question for you. Would you have a way of getting in touch with Joe, Joe's Astrophotography? I am automating my roof, have all the gear but need a few changes made to the code and I have no idea how to change it. I have been into the Arduino discord channel asking, but because there are several pieces of software involved, they don't understand what I am trying to do. I even pointed them to your channel. I figured that since Joe gave you a hand with yours, he may give another astronomy geek a hand. If you have a way of getting in touch with him, great, if not, no worries.

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you for watching and commenting. We were very lucky and although its nice to test my obsy I hope moving forward we don’t get that much water again. I still speak with Joe so yes I can ask him for you. If its easier email me at [e-mail]

[@stanwilliams7337]

I finally got some help from the Arduino discord group, so I will leave Joe alone for now, I don't want to use him if I don't have too. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly and keep the videos coming. @@Astrobloke

[@giannilettieri9421]

Wow that was close for you mate 🙏🏻 it never rains …… but it pours

[@Astrobloke]

It certainly did pour, we survived though

[@92mrkite]

So impressive, hoping nobody was injured. Time to relax, to listen to some music. LPs in your back ? Supertramp’s “It’s raining again”? Take care of yourself, clear skies are on their way!

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you. Luckily my Observatory kept not only my Astro gear safe but my music collection too. Lets hope thats the only test it has weather wise now.

[@steveplenty8365]

Glenn I hope you are alright? Steve Plenty

[@Astrobloke]

All good thank you Steve. Got a little hairy at one point but was able to deal with it and get away with no flooding. Were you affected at all ?

[@AstroBoater]

Water is obviously a wonderful thing but it has to be respected as it’s an unstoppable force of nature. Glad that you managed to escape any serious consequences. Stay safe mate.

[@steveplenty8365]

@@Astrobloke we had a lot of rain and wind but all ok in Bristol. Glad you are well take care

[@Astrobloke]

@@steveplenty8365 good, thanks mate. Got clear skies now so getting some more M33 Triangulum

[@Astrobloke]

@@AstroBoater hi Mark, yep water in the bath or a glass good. Covering the ground floor not so. We were lucky. Hope you are well mate.

[@Cheapass-tro]

Lucky escape. Doesn't bear thinking about.

[@Astrobloke]

It certainly was Nugsy. You really are at the mercy of some things. To think only a month back they were suggesting hosepipe bans!!