Yep good way to test,i have a very small weep coming in around left bottom corner of screen to sort next time i get a few dry days.We spent Monday and Tuesday at the coast where it blew a good un, but no damage when we got home.
(good way to test the van for leaks)
Fill all planters with 2 ins of stones ant bottom then some plastering sand to aid drainage.Wind's picking up again now, blown a planter over and a garden chair
Na i have a funny feeling there will be little snow, well i live in hope.Similar forecast for us Trev; been a good summer, just hope we're not going to pay for it with a naff winter.