23.09.2021 A bit of a storm later.

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Thursday 23rd 58F. Overcast with fierce gales, gusting to 50mph, forecast for later. The trees have been blowing about all morning. With sheets of rain after lunch.

I turned the shutters on the plywood dome into the expected wind direction. Though we are best protected from the west, to north west, by tall trees and hedges. The image shows the view from higher ground to the west.

The main worry is the chance of a large branch breaking off. From the trees to the north of the observatory. These tower, rather menacingly, high over the building. 

Felling them would require a tractor and long rope. To pull them safely away from the garden as they fell. I have considered lopping off the most dangerous branches but would never risk it myself.

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