div Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Just got a text from the club to advise that the Dome was "totally destroyed" in last nights storm and that all bookings have been cancelled until further notice. Anyone down in the area seen the state of the place ? Sad if the damage is as bad as the text has reported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Saint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Ive got a foto on my fb page Div - dont know how to put on here tho? pm'd it to you bud Edited December 5, 2013 by Miss Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks Sharon, here it is. Gutted ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmurray24 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Think it has just deflected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hopefully that's not as bad as it looks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Doomed Dome Devastated (PDE better come up with a fee if they use that wee beauty!) Stu D will be pleased, so there's always another down-side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Think it has just deflected I concur. Broken supports maybe. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Have seen folks saying it might have been deliberately deflated in advance of the storm. I hope that is right but the text I got from the community guys this morning (I got it as I am the name under our weekly booking) just says "Dome has been totally destroyed today due to weather. All bookings off until further notice". Maybe the damage isn't as bad as it looks at first sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I concur. Broken supporters maybe. .Sigh.... Not again? Which ones this time? Season ticket holders or pay at the gate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Was it no tied doon ? Who was in charge of the erection ? Clarity needed. Sabotage ? Why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Surely inflatable structures are deflated and stored appropriately when severe weather is predicted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveStreetLover Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I can't remember any severe weather warning being issued until this morning, when it was all too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I can't remember any severe weather warning being issued until this morning, when it was all too late. They've been saying it for days. Scotrail announced contingency plans yesterday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Interesting to see what happened to the Ajax dome 6 weeks ago: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/10409528/Lucky-escape-for-Ajax-squad-as-inflatable-dome-collapses-during-storm-shortly-after-Frank-de-Boer-cancels-training.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Very disappointing if it is actually destroyed as it will take a considerable amount of time to get a replacement sorted, insurance done / finance etc. Despite people's well documented reservations I have thoroughly enjoyed playing football there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hope the damage isn't as bad as initially thought. Fingers crossed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest somner9 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 C'mon no need to panic yet Capt Mainwaring... Read the instructions that came with it that cover instances such as this... Troubleshooting - Dome Deflation Attach dome to viable industrial strength pipefitting, connect to hot air source, show lard arse Dicko (hot air source) the letter authorising the £50k grant..... put on ear defenders and wait for the dome to be re-inflated in double quick time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hope the damage isn't as bad as initially thought. Fingers crossed ! Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilsaint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Surely inflatable structures are deflated and stored appropriately when severe weather is predicted? After a quick google it looks like many of the types are structures are meant to withstand high winds. Edited December 5, 2013 by civilsaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Seems whoever sent the initial text this morning was a bit over dramatic ! Brian has contact me and advised of the situation. The emergency doors had blown in overnight, which of course caused the air to escape and the Dome deflated. The structure of the Dome itself is fine. There are contractors there at the moment working to repair the doors and then it should just be a case of re-inflating once they have completed their work. Good stuff !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest somner9 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Seems whoever sent the initial text this morning was a bit over dramatic ! Brian has contact me and advised of the situation. The emergency doors had blown in overnight, which of course caused the air to escape and the Dome deflated. The structure of the Dome itself is fine. There are contractors there at the moment working to repair the doors and then it should just be a case of re-inflating connecting Dicko to the air inlet valve once they have completed their work. Good stuff !! FIFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest somner9 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Seems whoever sent the initial text this morning was a bit over dramatic ! Brian has contact me and advised of the situation. The emergency doors had blown in overnight, which of course caused the air to escape and the Dome deflated. The structure of the Dome itself is fine. There are contractors there at the moment working to repair the doors and then it should just be a case of re-inflating connecting Dicko to the air inlet valve once they have completed their work. Good stuff !! FIFY Just got an tape of Brian's message to the met office as regards the potential damage their weather could have on the dome. http://youtu.be/8g_GeQR8fJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappy coco Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Just drove past the dome, the place looks in a sorry state, but hopefully as div says it just needs inflated.... noticed TV cameras down there so watch out for it on the news,,maybe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santaponsasaint Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Speaking to the guy who installed the dome, He said in high winds it would deflate for safety reasons, Until we get more info no need for the doom merchants to panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluto Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 The portly pipe fitter has already said he was cancelling a trip to the east, this morning. Get him along to GHR and the Dome'll soon be reflated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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