# So, who wants to help ... to cower in the cellar? **URL:** \ **Category:** Not The Archers\ **Created:** [26 April 2019 15:45 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735 "2019-04-26T15:45:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 499
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 17:40 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9962 "2020-01-12T17:40:47Z")
> [@3Wells](#): > > bread just out of the oven Very effective bait, that, dere. ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 18:30 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9963 "2020-01-12T18:30:57Z")
And a free range hen just rubbed in rape seed oil and seasoned then roast so it is golden brown and crispy skin Served with boiled baby spuds and peas and sweetcorn with proper gravy to be mopped up with fresh well buttered bread The chatelaine has had the crusts so we only get the bread! ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 18:41 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9964 "2020-01-12T18:41:39Z")
Crust Smugglers of the Cellar… actually that sounds faintly obscene ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 18:42 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9965 "2020-01-12T18:42:37Z")
Ponders possible causes for confusion between crusts and budgies. Confesses self baffled. ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 18:44 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9966 "2020-01-12T18:44:52Z")
TFM I hope you are well battened down The forecast is vile ---
**Author:** ![Fanta](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/fanta/32/98_2.png) [@Fanta](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Fanta)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 18:50 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9967 "2020-01-12T18:50:16Z")
Even the south of England has a yellow warning of high winds for Tuesday. > **[Weather warnings - BBC Weather](https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/warnings/weather)** > > Latest weather conditions and forecasts for the UK and the world. Includes up to 14-days of hourly forecast information, warnings, maps, and the latest editorial analysis and videos from the BBC Weather Centre. ---
**Author:** ![ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/thatfunnymummy/32/8722_2.png) [@ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/ThatFunnyMummy)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 19:27 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9968 "2020-01-12T19:27:33Z")
It doesn’t look very pleasant, certainly, but we’ve had a lot worse (I hope). Storm force 10 predicted for tomorrow, sea state high. I’ve just seen the new cellar. Pity in some ways, it could have been a good idea to cower until this storm has passed. ---
**Author:** ![Armrest](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/armrest/32/171_2.png) [@Armrest](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Armrest)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 19:45 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9969 "2020-01-12T19:45:36Z")
> [@Fanta](#): > > Even the south of England has a yellow warning Gosh. I may need a jumper. ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 19:45 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9970 "2020-01-12T19:45:39Z")
> [@ThatFunnyMummy](#): > > it could have been a good idea to cower until this storm has passed. But then wot would I do wiv all this gin? ---
**Author:** ![joe](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/joe/32/126_2.png) [@joe](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/joe)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 19:49 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9971 "2020-01-12T19:49:34Z")
Don’t worry, Hedgers–I’ll take good care of it… ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 20:16 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9972 "2020-01-12T20:16:53Z")
We are in for violent storm 11 according to the shipping forecast And spring tides ---
**Author:** ![ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/thatfunnymummy/32/8722_2.png) [@ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/ThatFunnyMummy)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 20:18 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9973 "2020-01-12T20:18:33Z")
Not a good combination. Stay safe, Twellsy. ---
**Author:** ![3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/3wells/32/1521_2.png) [@3Wells](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/3Wells)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 22:39 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9974 "2020-01-12T22:39:39Z")
We are 110m above msl so the sea is not so much of a worry We do get electric shortages with storms as we are near a power station and substation Still our generator is working and we have fuel And I have a well stocked fridge and all sorts of stuff in the freezer and larder Remote living means that you have to be able to get by on what you have ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 23:01 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9975 "2020-01-12T23:01:04Z")
> [@3Wells](#): > > able to get by on what you have Hence the local delicacy, haunch of leopard wiv nettles. ---
**Author:** ![Armrest](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/armrest/32/171_2.png) [@Armrest](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Armrest)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 23:12 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9976 "2020-01-12T23:12:02Z")
> [@3Wells](#): > > We do get electric shortages with storms as we are near a power station and substation Does being so close mean you can go & get some if it stops coming in automatically ? ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 23:12 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9977 "2020-01-12T23:12:46Z")
They carry it home in buckets thereabouts, I believe. ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 23:19 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9978 "2020-01-12T23:19:25Z")
Not forgetting to wear good-quality wellies so that it doesn’t escape. Orf to me nest. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/gus/32/11_2.png) [@Gus](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [12 January 2020 23:21 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9979 "2020-01-12T23:21:01Z")
Tseep well, Sparrer. > [@HedgeSparrow](#): > > wear good-quality wellies so that it doesn’t escape I am almost certain I stumbled across this advice in an entirely different context but I can’t quite call it to mind, Bird bach… ---
**Author:** ![HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/hedgesparrow/32/124_2.png) [@HedgeSparrow](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/HedgeSparrow)\ **Post date:** [13 January 2020 10:38 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9980 "2020-01-13T10:38:50Z")
Got up in the middle of the night to feed the 3d printer. Blerg. # yardarm Prolly the last yardarm for this cellar, if we have a go at polishing off the thread today… ---
**Author:** ![ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/user_avatar/discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/thatfunnymummy/32/8722_2.png) [@ThatFunnyMummy](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/u/ThatFunnyMummy)\ **Post date:** [13 January 2020 11:29 UTC](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735/9981 "2020-01-13T11:29:56Z")
I expect it needs a good polishing after 9 months of heavy use but why do _we_ have to polish it? Don’t we have staff for that kind of thing? [Previous page](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735.md?page=498) [Next page](https://discussion.ambridgereporter.org.uk/t/so-who-wants-to-help-to-cower-in-the-cellar/1735.md?page=500)