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Originally posted by thoughtsfull
I actually saw a gritter lorry go through my town today.. I was really shocked, I am sure it must have been some kind of mirage.. (can you get mirages in the snow?) and I had to ask my partner to pinch me
Originally posted by tothetenthpower
Don't you guys all take the day off for an inch of snow usually anyway?
Originally posted by Itop1
This winter in Britain has been the coldest winter in 30 years, we have had very heavy snowfalls and the videos on the frontpage doesnt really reflect how bad it has really been in some parts (8 foot snowdrifts)...
Originally posted by stumason
Originally posted by tothetenthpower
Don't you guys all take the day off for an inch of snow usually anyway?
That's it, for the most part. Alot of people where I work have bunked off due to "snow", but the roads (Motorways and A-roads at least) are perfectly open and passable.
I walked 4 miles home this morning after a night shift, babysat the kids (because the school was closed) and have now walked the 4 miles back to work for my night shift. Alot of people, however, will use it as an excuse to bunk off.
Originally posted by excelents
The last time I recall it being quite bad was January 1982 when I was 11 (now 39) but I have to admit its been a long long time in the UK since its been this bad but still compared to other countries this is not much.
As an alternate to salt and gravel people are also now using Cat Litter for grip purposes (the correct type of course) to compensate.
I am, although this may not please everyone as I work from home quite pleased to see it like this for once (once so often isn't that bad) although this country seems to be seriously under prepared and doesn't seem to learn lessons from the other countries that deal with this kind of situation on a daily basis.
[edit on 6-1-2010 by excelents]
Originally posted by BRITWARRIOR
Its not just the U.K its the entire northern hemisphere
WOTS GOING ON?
Originally posted by AlwaysQuestion
I love it - spent the day sledging and having some good-ol-fun ..
Originally posted by decadence
I am confused,
Yesterday they talk about Global warming, but today here comes the heaviest snow in 50 years
Originally posted by woogleuk
For the conspiracy nuts......2012 is only 2 years away (lol, sorry, had to drop that in).