snows arrived..

[Andy Allen]

first snow of the year for us has arrived, up to 10cm falling through out the day, only had a small job on today, but it was in the middle of nowhere so put it off, kids are off school too.........so sledging day here we come...:hurray:

 

[Ian]

I'm debating whether to do a full day or, go and do some panic buying, the fridge and cupboards are full but, I think I need 40 pints of milk and 18 loaves of bread, just incase!

 

[Gazzer]

When the snow arrives ?

When we have a substantial amount of snow, are you the type to carry on to work regardless ? Do you look out the window see a bit of snow and go back to bed? Do you assess the route you would have to take to get to work before setting off ?
The 1st days of snow seem to be the worst around here with every idiot taking to the roads and I dont just mean motorists...sometimes I dont think its worth it.

 

[Gazzer]

Just a small job for me and pretty local but was due to collect payment for a job...not sure its worth the hassle though.
Its the knock on effect that I dont like as I was due to work all this weekend and both jobs are in bad areas for weather.

 

[Bubblecraft]

No snow here. Bursting to try the new sledges with the kids & dogs. Forecast was for snow last night but nothing showed. Looks like nothing till Tuesday now

 

[Bubblecraft]

When the snow arrives ?

I'll try & go regardless as long as it ain't too bad. I can't leave a customer with no washing facilities if I'm doing a full bathroom or kitchen fit but if its a job like painting & decorating, hanging doors, changing a CU, it can wait. It far more fun to get the dogs out in the snow mushing!

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

I'll try to make it to work, one of the reasons I got the L200 was when I got stuck in snow on my way back from Scotland in my old scudo.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

nothing here yet either, which means shooting is still on for tomorrow, it'll be bitterly cold up Shap though inch:

 

[Diggy]

Duvet day. Glos'

Diggy :0)

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

Because I work for a company, I have to try to make it in otherwise there's a chance I wouldn't get paid. There's been one occasion in the last 4 years where I couldn't get to work because all the roads were gridlocked. Sat in traffic for hours not moving anywhere, managed to turn around and head home, and got home about 2pm. What a waste of time. But today, I got to work ok. Took a little longer than normal and I did try and use a road up in the moorlands that's renowned for snow drifts and got myself a little stuck but I managed to get out and find a different way in to work. Only problem with where I work, I have to go up a hill and then down the other side to get to work. Hills, snow, scared drivers = long queues of traffic.

 

[Dougs Third Go]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

Because I work for a company, I have to try to make it in otherwise there's a chance I wouldn't get paid. There's been one occasion in the last 4 years where I couldn't get to work because all the roads were gridlocked. Sat in traffic for hours not moving anywhere, managed to turn around and head home, and got home about 2pm. What a waste of time. But today, I got to work ok. Took a little longer than normal and I did try and use a road up in the moorlands that's renowned for snow drifts and got myself a little stuck but I managed to get out and find a different way in to work. Only problem with where I work, I have to go up a hill and then down the other side to get to work. Hills, snow, scared drivers = long queues of traffic.

you wanna try living up here in Lake District Liz:lol:

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Plenty of snow here on the ground already. High up is seeing drifts and the wind is starting to blow. Apparently we're due to see more snow from lunch time onwards when it will get really bad. Oh well, will go home tonight and see if we have to buy a sledge tomorrow.

 

[Andy Allen]

jeezz, cant even get the van off the drive !!! just tried and gave up..lol

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

I don't mind the hills and snow Doug. Just the other drivers who panic and seem totally incapable of driving when the white stuff appears. I had a hairy moment coming down a steep incline this morning. Footbrake on full, car still moving, bend in the road, stone wall in front of me, pressed brake harder still not stopping, slowly pulled on handbrake, car eventually stopped and I managed to navigate the bend without hitting anything.:whistling::driving:

 

[Deleted member 9966]

have you tried shovelling the snow to the sides first?

 

[Andy Allen]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

glad i never went to work today, would of got there but the way the snows coming down now i never would of got home..

 

[Andy Allen]

have you tried shovelling the snow to the sides first?

dont be silly thats hard work..!!!....:lol:

its not just the drive, i would have to shovel the whole road..lol

 

[Deleted member 9966]

dont be silly thats hard work..!!!....:lol:

its not just the drive, i would have to shovel the whole road..lol

Just dig 2 channels down the centre of the road, just wide enough to fit the van wheels in. easy peasy.

 

[Dan]

I'm pretty much stuck in. Going to try go the shop in the scooby in a minute to get some ciggies and milk (for the baby) stocked up.

It's about 15cm up here. But like the other day, when I got out my street and onto the gritted road it was fine. It just took me ages to get out the street. Did a 180 just coming out the drive, had to do a 3 point turn to get it face the right way again which took ages, all 4 wheels just spinning as soon as the clutch was out. Very slippy stuff.

 

[nakhodka2002]

Not bad in Bedford. Just mild snow falling. I am off today. Going to work tomorrow.

 

[beanz]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

I went in this morning, but after two hours decided to go home, before i got stranded.

 

[Bubblecraft]

When the snow arrives ?

Snow is due for 8pm here so well see. Was going to Vallet the van on Sunday before it get sign written on Monday but managed to get a day off yesterday & got it done so nice quite weekend for me. Wouldn't fancy doing it in the snow.

Van has never looked so good! Van washed, polished, Rims painted, bumpers, trim & wheels slicked, rear step & door locks sprayed. Looks brand new now lol

(Apart from the dents but signage will sort that )

 

[Gazzer]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

Managed to get to work ok but side roads were lethal. On the way back the main roads which were clear are now covering up with snow. Its very slow out there and havent seen any gritters at all !

 

[Dan]

Re: When the snow arrives ?

I don't mind the hills and snow Doug. Just the other drivers who panic and seem totally incapable of driving when the white stuff appears. I had a hairy moment coming down a steep incline this morning. Footbrake on full, car still moving, bend in the road, stone wall in front of me, pressed brake harder still not stopping, slowly pulled on handbrake, car eventually stopped and I managed to navigate the bend without hitting anything.:whistling::driving:

I'd have left the foot off the brake and use the hand brake to turn the back end around if its wasnt a sharp one, and there was enough road after the bend.

Wouldn't like to do penkhull bank today! Up or down.

 

[Dan]

I've just merged two snow threads. And read it all and it's not in order now. Sorry about that lol