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:
snows arrived..
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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! 🙂
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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!
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!
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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.
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.
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Dougs Third Go
nothing here yet either, which means shooting is still on for tomorrow, it'll be bitterly cold up Shap though 😛inch:
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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.
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.
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Dougs Third Go
Re: When the snow arrives ?
you wanna try living up here in Lake District Liz:lol:
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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.
jeezz, cant even get the van off the drive !!! just tried and gave up..lol
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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:
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:
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Deleted member 9966
have you tried shovelling the snow to the sides first? 
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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..
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..
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
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Deleted member 9966
Just dig 2 channels down the centre of the road, just wide enough to fit the van wheels in. easy peasy.
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.
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.
Not bad in Bedford. Just mild snow falling. I am off today. Going to work tomorrow.
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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 😉)
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 😉)
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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 !
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 !
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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.
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.
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Deleted member 9966
Re: When the snow arrives ?
I was here Dan https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Ho...Jm384g7FHt6qqOzQP3OUQQ&cbp=11,133.91,,0,15.72
do a street view and you'll see the gradient down the bank... lil bit scary in the snow but I managed it. Snow wasn't that deep at that point either, the bank was just slippy.
Apparently Hartshill bank is shut. traffic chaos in Stoke already.
I was here Dan https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Ho...Jm384g7FHt6qqOzQP3OUQQ&cbp=11,133.91,,0,15.72
do a street view and you'll see the gradient down the bank... lil bit scary in the snow but I managed it. Snow wasn't that deep at that point either, the bank was just slippy.
Apparently Hartshill bank is shut. traffic chaos in Stoke already.
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Time's Ran Out
Finished down south yesterday and decided to drive back to the sunny North East last night! Glad I did now I'am all cosy having a coffee and looking out at the sunny blue skies - we will wait to see if it gets worse.
Time to do some in house mosaics for displays.
Time to do some in house mosaics for displays.
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Deleted member 9966
The big boss has just been into my office and told me he's heading off to collect his kids from school. Apparently the school is concerned that traffic might get worse as the weather gets worse and they've already been told that public transport (trains and school buses) are reducing their services over the next couple of hours so the kids need to start making their way home now. So he's graciously told me not to stay late and to make sure I leave the office before it gets dark and the weather gets any worse. Very kind of him. I was going to anyway :lol:
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bugs183
No snow last night in Snowdonia, but boy has it turned up today, got my van back up to the cottage and then walked back down to work in my full mountain kit, blowing `n absolute hooly, ace!!!!
Few more days of this and it'll be ice climbing time!
Few more days of this and it'll be ice climbing time!
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Gazzer
Did you beat him off the car park ? :lol:
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