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Great Winds seem alike


I suppose after being on the receiving end of some very strong winds in 2008, and the subsequent damage to KH, it's only natural that I get a bit twitchy when the wind blows --Strongly!
Today the Treasurer (who better?) and myself walked around the building checking for signs of damage. 

Luckily there doesn't appear to be much to worry about. A few slipped slates, but that happens every year on 135 year old buildings.


There are a lot of tree branches down all over the West End, and still a lot of rain is falling.
For many things we can be grateful; we're not in Australia.
Our prayers and good wishes go to all friends out there.

We are having a Quinquennial Inspection early next week.
I nearly laughed out loud when it was being organised and
the Surveyor asked me if we had done anything during the last
10 years!

Where do I start?
One thing is sure, the Roof and the Gutters will always need looking after; that's just the way it is!

I also know that when we start looking at what we have accomplished in the intervening years we should take a small pat on the back. We have taken stock and recognised our place within our Community and hopefully our Community have recognised us.
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Location: Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G12 9AG, UK

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  1. AINZ8 February 2011 at 15:39

    Thanks to all who remember Australia in prayer at this time. Much has been written and illustrated about the storm and floods in the states of Queensland and Victoria. Western Australia is also experiencing bush fires following a dry winter, and my son Nigel and his family live in a suburb of Perth not all that far from Kelmscott and Roleystone where much of the damage has occurred. Your prayers for them and their neighbours would be appreciated. Many thanks, Ainz

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