Wow! I can not believe what an AMAZING day I have had today..... It all started last night when I was honoured to speak to a group of about 250 people near Strathroy at an Industrial Wind Turbines Public Information Session sponsored by the Middlesex Wind Action Group. Unfortunately, I was unable to stay for the entire session, but I have been informed that organizers were happy with the turnout and the questions raised. The information given by the speakers was excellent, and besides myself, attendees also heard from other people currently suffering from the effects of wind turbines. When I completed my other commitments for the evening, I stayed at a friends on the lake at Kettle Point. It was peaceful, quiet and her place is so homey and inviting you can't help but feel good. The best part - I HAD THE BEST SLEEP I HAVE HAD IN AGES!!! Someone went to the washroom in the early morning and it woke me up and to my amazement, I felt Great!!! It was about 5:30 am and I woke feeling rested, energetic, excited to start the day! I felt like my old self! I have been in and out of my home today, but still feel pretty good even at 12:44 am. I have accomplished more today than I have in weeks and I am reluctant to go to bed because I don't want to wake up tomorrow and feel terrible again. Can it really be that bad? Well, in a word, YES. ( I did notice that one turbines near our home was not turning today so that might have helped us also today)
Even on the two hour drive to Strathroy last evening, my ears were popping as if I had been on a plane. And again, even now, I feel the pressure building in them, and my glands feel as though they are beginning to swell in my neck again. I read another victim had said "it feels like there are cotton balls in my ears" and although I could not think of how to describe it, that is exactly it - like there are cotton balls in my ears!!! I find it so surreal when I hear another victim far away and when I hear them speak, it could be me speaking. The descriptions are always so similar to what me and my family are feeling....
So, today was a good day. I am also excited to see that communities around Ontario are waking up and asking the tough questions before the turbines are erected. I wish we had asked more questions, done more homework, instead of blindly trusting our government.
I have received a lot of emails and calls today, and I appreciate all of the concern, the feedback, and the questions. I wish I could do more to help. I am so proud of the organizers of the event last night. If everyone would just do a little to spread the word and speak up against harmful emissions like turbine noise and vibration, we could make a difference. Some people asked me what message they should send, what should they say?
Although each person has a different experience and opinion, to me the message is simple. Do not build wind turbines where they affect people. Build them far away from homes. Be sure, listen to the people who have studied them and set them far enough back that people will not have to leave their homes, or suffer in them...
It's late, I should go now. Good luck to everyone - here's hopin' the winds not blowing where you are. G'Night. Nik
Dwarfed by Turbines
Friday, September 11, 2009
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Hello Nik, I'd like to know how close you live to the turbines, the installed capacity and tower hieght/blade length. I live in a very unwindy rural area of France where the proposal is for turbines 150m high 500 metres from houses. We have been told that the turbines make no more noise than a leaf falling! and that we are of course NIMBYs and systematic objectors
Thank you for speaking about the problems you are experiencing - I'm sure in time we will manage to ensure that these machines are not installed in proximity to people's homes.
If someone told you they make no more noise than a leaf falling, then you have been fed the same lies we were. I truly hope that you can fight them in your area. The turbine nearest our home is 637 metres from our house, the one beside it is 767 metres. Since I was not initially worried about our turbines, I never kept the original information on my file. I have requested the information you require and should be able to post it soon. Good luck
The turbines are made by Siemens, model number SWT 2.3-93, they have a nacelle height of 80m and rotor diameter of 93m. It has taken me this long to get the answer from Kruger, sorry for the delay. Nikki
The turbines are made by Siemens, model number SWT 2.3-93, they have a nacelle height of 80m and rotor diameter of 93m. It has taken me this long to get the answer from Kruger, sorry for the delay. Nikki
That's sad... I could have got the info right away (or as fast as my dial up works) from their Env. Screening Report... has a section on turbine specs in it.
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