Author Topic: Attention: Brits. We're all going to freeze to death in a pristine white hell. (Read 54557 times)

Mr Bellows · « **Reply #150 on:** February 05, 2009, 03:53:34 pm »

Quote from: James Harrison on February 05, 2009, 10:00:38 am

We've got it again, but at the moment it's not quite as bad as earlier this week.

On an alarming note, the council says it's running out of grit and 'doesn't know when the next supplies will be in'...

Only saw one gritting lorry out this morning going along the A45 & that was out of grit !!
Afore I got to the A45 though I did my first ever 360 degree skid going into an island turn, the lorry driver behind looked as scared as I felt

. I feel a sickie coming on

Herr Döktor · « **Reply #151 on:** February 05, 2009, 06:57:28 pm »

Quote from: Sir A Poiselamppe on February 05, 2009, 01:29:55 pm

Stiff upper lip chaps

http://www.keepcalmandcarryon.com/?gclid=CP_o6qC-xZgCFQEoGgodNU_Z1g

Wearing my "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON" T-Shirt in readiness for the forthcoming 8" snowfall predicted for the next twelve hours, SAH!

Captain_Minty_Gearhertz · « **Reply #152 on:** February 05, 2009, 09:27:56 pm »

We didn't get the snow of doom

SteamBlast Mary · « **Reply #153 on:** February 06, 2009, 10:08:18 am »

Worcester Cathedral yesterday afternoon.

The Kernel · « **Reply #154 on:** February 06, 2009, 11:48:53 am »

I am seriously disappointed, the news reports "the whole UK grinding to a halt" yet here in North West England it looks more like sugar frosting from a doughnut.
We had more snow and worse (better) weather a fourtnight ago!
I am currently looking out of the window at brilliant sunshine and drove back from the school run in just a "T"shirt (and trousers/shoes etc but no need for a jumper or coat)
I WANT SNOW AND SNOWDRIFTS, I WANT A DAY OFF WORK,I WANT TO MAKE A SNOWMAN, I WANT TO PLAY IN MY LAND-ROVER
BOO HOO, WHAAAAAA

James Harrison · « **Reply #155 on:** February 06, 2009, 11:55:07 am »

It's melting in Cannock but not where I live (blasted hill...) So long as it is gone by Monday I'll be happy. I don't want to be made late for an interview by an inch of mush.

lady sakara · « **Reply #156 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:07:54 pm »

we havent had snow in cardiff now for 3 days...all just rain lol

Sir A Poiselamppe · « **Reply #157 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:17:25 pm »

Poiselamppe Towers is, disappointingly, free of snow for the time being, North Londoners however have copped it good 'an proper

serve 'em right I say.... uncivilised lot...

Quote from: Herr Döktor on February 05, 2009, 06:57:28 pm

Quote from: Sir A Poiselamppe on February 05, 2009, 01:29:55 pm
Stiff upper lip chaps

http://www.keepcalmandcarryon.com/?gclid=CP_o6qC-xZgCFQEoGgodNU_Z1g

Wearing my "KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON" T-Shirt in readiness for the forthcoming 8" snowfall predicted for the next twelve hours, SAH!

Excellent, Stand easy. I too shall be donning mine as a precautionary extra layer of steadfastness.....

Captain_Minty_Gearhertz · « **Reply #158 on:** February 06, 2009, 09:22:50 pm »

We had lots of snow in Pontypool/Cwmbran.
I wasn't expecting any and was most surprised to see some (lit: 4 inches and counting)when I looked outside around half an hour after I woke up.
The car wouldn't start so I had to walk to work in the snow. Very fun and a practical use for my goggles!

Phoenix0879 · « **Reply #159 on:** February 07, 2009, 03:53:04 pm »

I was a bit disappointed here in Robin Hood Land, we've had nowhere near as much snow as those soft southern gits

And I LIKE snow, makes a great scrunchy noise when you're the first to stomp through it LOL

alfa1 · « **Reply #160 on:** February 07, 2009, 05:16:58 pm »

If it gives you Brits warm feelings, yesterday we had a hot 46.4 degrees here in Melbourne Australia.
Thats 115.5 Fahrenheit.

Gaspard de Coligny · « **Reply #161 on:** February 07, 2009, 05:45:40 pm »

Quote from: alfa1 on February 07, 2009, 05:16:58 pm

If it gives you Brits warm feelings, yesterday we had a hot 46.4 degrees here in Melbourne Australia.
Thats ~~115.5 Fahrenheit~~ INSANE.

fixed for ya...

Elycium · « **Reply #162 on:** February 08, 2009, 12:07:17 am »

Quote from: Phoenix0879 on February 07, 2009, 03:53:04 pm

And I LIKE snow, makes a great scrunchy noise when you're the first to stomp through it LOL

if you like snow that much, I'll send some over the pond to you. We've got about four feet still on the ground after probably a foot of melt, and we're still in for more.

HettyB · « **Reply #163 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:11:08 am »

I'm really enjoying the pretty snow pictures. Please post more.

And yes, being the first to walk through snow and hearing the scrunchy noise it makes is really fun.

My condolences to those in Oz. That is way too hot!

rovingjack · « **Reply #164 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:51:57 am »

if it makes others feel better let me assure you it sounds devine where you all are. Can't tell you how unpleasant it is to come out of work into negative seven degree F wind chills the last few days. Seariously I'd rather stay home on the days where spit freezes on a fingertip in less then a second.

I was picking my teeth.

Maddie · « **Reply #165 on:** February 08, 2009, 07:06:54 pm »

Snow, snow, snow. Endless amounts of white, frosty beauty. Ridiculously pretty, though somewhat cold when it reaches your knees straight-out-of-the house. Had to change trousers three times yesterday, and most of the traffic is nigh on dying.

This is Norway, this is Oslo, and we don't have such a thing as "Snow-days".

But I'm not one to complain, might take some comparison-shots soon.

Herr Döktor · « **Reply #166 on:** February 08, 2009, 07:12:57 pm »

Went for a drive down the M3 into Hampshire yesterday, pulled off at random and found a lovly little hill-top village called Dummer- absolutely beautiful, a real Christmas card, snow covered dream, glinting in the sunlight!

Forgot to take pictures, though.

Phoenix0879 · « **Reply #167 on:** February 09, 2009, 05:32:21 am »

Quote from: Elycium on February 08, 2009, 12:07:17 am

Quote from: Phoenix0879 on February 07, 2009, 03:53:04 pm
And I LIKE snow, makes a great scrunchy noise when you're the first to stomp through it LOL

if you like snow that much, I'll send some over the pond to you. We've got about four feet still on the ground after probably a foot of melt, and we're still in for more.

Ooooh, shiny! Fresh, scrunchy trans-atlantic snow! Yay!

Elycium · « **Reply #168 on:** February 11, 2009, 04:49:03 pm »

I managed to snap some photos before the rain came to melt the remaining snow (well semi-melt. Its due to turn back into snow tonight).

:

clockwork creation · « **Reply #169 on:** February 12, 2009, 04:53:35 pm »

the snow has gone and good old fasioned rain has returned

Phoenix0879 · « **Reply #170 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:37:24 pm »

Well, here in Robin Hood Land we've just had a fresh burst of snow, not much but it's settled and makes that noise which I like so much

The Kernel · « **Reply #171 on:** February 12, 2009, 06:50:41 pm »

Just drizzle all day, cold and grey, like living in a tupperware box thats been left in a fridge

Matthias Gladstone · « **Reply #172 on:** February 12, 2009, 10:33:59 pm »

Heavy snow coming down now in the kentish wastes.
-Matt

The Kernel · « **Reply #173 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:54:08 am »

Just more drizzle

George De Vraic · « **Reply #174 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:53:45 am »

No weather to report here.

George

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