Chris Smith wrote:
It's been blowing a gale all day.

All of a sudden, it's gone almost completely calm. The sky is a heavy
grey/pink. The rain is relentless.

Heedless to say that there is something up according to the ....

(Well, it is!)

Excellent day, even though it's rendered this cyclist house-bound; it's
just great to have some weather for a change.

Good grief, have you never heard of walking?

Bipeds take it one step at a time. And they manage to cater for moments
when they have some change to weather.