A couple of weeks ago Storm Ellen struck and for me it was great news. For once the winds were being driven in from the south and the Yorkshire coast was experiencing a spring tide with high tide at 6.00pm. After an early meal and a check of my wellies I was off to Hartlepool. Really? Oh yes! Those of you that watch Vera as avidly as I do know that there is a long breakwater there that juts out in a westerly direction. There is also a promenade on which to stand and keep safe.