Cooks Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 our snowman only has his body! it's raining but no snow which is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantambabe Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Cars have disappeared again on the drive and there's no sign of the white-out ending. Kids winding each other up about the snowday they want again tomorrow. Atleast as I'm an advisory teacher, the schools I'm due to visit are usually closed too so it's not too hard for me to stay home with the kids if necessary. debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It's really coming down here, I have just gone out and shut the girls in and covered the run so they don't come out to a damp run in the morning. The snow got me just at that bit of skin you get as you bend over and your jumper rides up at the back brrrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It's snowing quite quickly here Heres to hoping for another snow day - I don't think I'll go in if it's like this tomorrow, even if school is open, because it was the same last week and only a few people came in they sent the rest of us home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Ok - the roads are now totally white ....... only went to have my roast dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We must of had another inch or two here. The forcast isn't looking good for tommrow night / Tuesday morning either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Not a flake here. But that's no guarantee we won't have a snow day - we had one last week and there wasn't any snow then either!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicki9 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Just rain for us here - everything is one big slushy mush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hi Everyone Here on the coast of Morecambe Bay we had our first taste of winter snow today. For 3/4 of an hour the snow came and covered the grass but only just... WOW!!! Then it melted away, shame the children can not play in it. The hens were not impressed with the white lawn, all came in to the Henian Castle and took it in turns under the heat lamps. Then went over to their feeders for something to eat and drink. Best regards to all Ian & Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We had an inch in an hour Claire Now, I love snow, but even i am getting sick of it now; we had snow falling on 5 consecutive days last week and Rosie wants to go back to school. Phil caught the end of a weather forecast - something about severe weather warnings for Monday night/Tuesday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We were snowed in on Thurs and Fri, no one in a normal car could get out of the village, we got out yesterday and managed to do some shopping (at petrol stations as the Tesco car park was packed and tretcherous!) but are stuck in again today because of the ice on the roads where the cars slushed it up yesterday I feel like I live in the middle of nowhere instead of half a mile from a main road! The snow isn't melting - we have tons of the stuff! Hi Redwing Where abouts is Astcote, we are at the northern end of Northamptonshire on the Rutland Northamptonshire border, we are about a mile and a half to the main road, I haven't been out in my normal car since Wednesday, it has started to snow again here. I am getting fed up of the snow now, I don't want any more Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We have had quite a bit of snow, big flakes too, but it took ages to settle as it was too wet so it hasn't added too much. Mind you, our road is still icy and has been since Monday so it's not going to be much fun tomorrow. My mobility scooter isn't coping well with the icy pavements, i'm struggling just to get up the slight slope of flat kerbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We were snowed in on Thurs and Fri, no one in a normal car could get out of the village, we got out yesterday and managed to do some shopping (at petrol stations as the Tesco car park was packed and tretcherous!) but are stuck in again today because of the ice on the roads where the cars slushed it up yesterday I feel like I live in the middle of nowhere instead of half a mile from a main road! The snow isn't melting - we have tons of the stuff! Hi Redwing Where abouts is Astcote, we are at the northern end of Northamptonshire on the Rutland Northamptonshire border, we are about a mile and a half to the main road, I haven't been out in my normal car since Wednesday, it has started to snow again here. I am getting fed up of the snow now, I don't want any more Chrissie Astcote is down by Towcester, its a beautiful spot but useless in the snow! I have resigned myself to the fact that I have loads of holiday to use before the end of the month so might as well use it now I don't want any more snow either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We have had quite a bit of snow, big flakes too, but it took ages to settle as it was too wet so it hasn't added too much. Mind you, our road is still icy and has been since Monday so it's not going to be much fun tomorrow. My mobility scooter isn't coping well with the icy pavements, i'm struggling just to get up the slight slope of flat kerbs. Needless to say please go steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We have had about 3 hours and a couple of inches snow again here late afternoon early evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We have had quite a bit of snow, big flakes too, but it took ages to settle as it was too wet so it hasn't added too much. Mind you, our road is still icy and has been since Monday so it's not going to be much fun tomorrow. My mobility scooter isn't coping well with the icy pavements, i'm struggling just to get up the slight slope of flat kerbs. Needless to say please go steady I would like to say i am being sensible but unfortunately i'm trying my hardest to see how long i can skid for. On Friday i was turning the wheel and going in a straight line for ages and i have successfully managed a "handbrake turn". I get some amused looks from passers-by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We have had quite a bit of snow, big flakes too, but it took ages to settle as it was too wet so it hasn't added too much. Mind you, our road is still icy and has been since Monday so it's not going to be much fun tomorrow. My mobility scooter isn't coping well with the icy pavements, i'm struggling just to get up the slight slope of flat kerbs. Needless to say please go steady I would like to say i am being sensible but unfortunately i'm trying my hardest to see how long i can skid for. On Friday i was turning the wheel and going in a straight line for ages and i have successfully managed a "handbrake turn". I get some amused looks from passers-by child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Take care wherever you are in the snow tomorrow - we have frost and its -9.7 degrees at the moment - fortunately with the large layer of snow it does not seem quite so cold really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It started snowing at about 9ish and we've got a good couple of inches already . More forecast, so getting to work/school tomorrow might well be fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Well just a bit crsip this morning - listening to the radio - aviemore just along the road was minus 18 came through to the kitchen and ours is -14.5 - been out to let the girls out - water fresh but for how long? It is rather crunchy and my hand stuck to the outside door handle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Not quite that cold here We did have another couple of inches of settled snow yesterday evening I didn't get to Aquafit last Monday and i really want to go today.......I've just sent Carl and Jazz down to see what the main road is like, Stratford roads should be better.........I just need to be able to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 One inch overnight. Feels like it's done something to my broadband ( Broad you're having a laugh 8 megabit from sky is actually HALF a megabit as we are so far from exchange) SOOOOOOO slow today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 We had heavy snow falling mid-afternoon yesterday but it only really settled where there was lying snow. It is raining steadily here at the moment and we are forecast for heavy rain and gales turing to drifting snow overnight. Tomorrow morning will be a listen to the radio for school closures morning again I think. This is a real pain when you have 3 seperate schools to listen out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 We've been doing that too Liz, although I only have one school to listen for. Rosie switches the PC on first thing as they post any school closures up on the local radio station's website. Sleeting here now, which is fun on top of all that ice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thawing fast here...rivers everwhere. That'll be fun when it all freezes tonight. Updated: Snowing again. The novelty is definitely wearing off for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
