How windy is it?

I think I have discovered a new type of wind gauge.  Forget those cups that whizz round on a pole as the wind gets stronger.  Instead, let me introduce the 'playhouse windometer'.

You may remember that the last time it was very windy the playhouse scooched across the decking, down the steps and onto the patio.  This time, a new direction was taken (presumably because the wind was in a different direction this time).  On this occasion it moved UP the garden, turned on its side and landed in between the buddha lights.  I have left it there for now, and will move it back to its normal position at the weekend.

You will be pleased to know that no chickens were harmed during the use of this new piece of equipment. They were all tucked up in bed when I got home.

Others may have also come up with similar ideas for new wind machines.  I know for a fact that one of the blokes down the road reckons that his 'shed roof wind rater' is an excellent wind gauge.  He spent a few hours today trying to get the roof back on the shed :) so it might just be a bit too much hard work.