Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Every teacher I know on Facebook is praying!!! Essex has a light covering so far... http://twitpic.com/1a7lm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Every teacher I know on Facebook is praying!!! Essex has a light covering so far... http://twitpic.com/1a7lm I'll keep everything crossed for you Pengy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm praying too (in vain, I'm sure ). All our kids get bussed or taxied in from far and wide so snow often means school's closed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 we have had falls on and off since around noon, most have settled in a thin layer and the girls water was starting to freeze when I brought it in at 5.45. OH is supposed to be flying to Vienna tomorrow & YS has a bad cold. So closures at Heathrow and son's school would suit me fine; then OH can mind sniffly son, I can go to work, and we will all be happy (except chickens and cat I suspect !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I am really hoping that it will keep off until late tonight. We are hosting a quiz night at our club in about an hour's time and no-one will come if it is too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Its looking good - this was taken a few mins ago and it's still coming down a little. http://twitpic.com/1a94o Heres hoping the council havn't gritted properly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's about the same with us Pengie. I'm hoping DD can get to school but as usual I'll have to listen to BBC Essex if it's too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 A good couple of inches here. YS hoping that there will be more and no school tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's snowing here only a little, it looks like someone has been around with the sugar sifter. It does look wonderful but causes chaos. Kids are excited at the prospect of a day off school, the dog is as bad, he loves it and will spend alday out with the kids if there is loads of snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Been snowing here since lunchtime, really tiny flakes but it is settling. Fingers crossed for more, it doesn't happen often and it makes the kids so happy. Apparently, last time it was this cold was 13 years ago. We lived in Morecambe then and the snow was up to my knees so i'm always hopeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 DS was taken back to school earlier, he won't mind too much, there's more chance of a decent amount of snow where his school is than at home Am hoping there isn't too much snow, as it's so cold for my batties. Mind you if it snows hard enough, maybe this biting wind will die down & the layer of snow will insulate the run which is cover in tarpaulins. The healthy chooks don't seem to give a flying fig, the Orpies were dancing around in the wind earlier - very amusing to watch ! I sat out in the garden with a cup of hot choc this morning watching the batties & it was cold within about a minute - not so nice Must remember to use the insulated cup in future!! DD would rather it snowed so she had no school - would have to be really bad for DH not to take her in though!! Would have to try much harder than the mini ice dots that fell & settled earlier to get to "day off" level!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I am in Essex too - Chelmsford and its getting nice and thick! I wont be saying that on my way to work tomorrow. Will be listening to BBC essex tomorrow morning to hear about schools (bet it will all be gone in the morning!!!). michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Not looking hopeful for a day off school tomorrow unfortunately! I hoping there will be, because if there is me and my friend are going prom dress shopping (for the second day in a row!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 My girls are hanging out for a day off too Megan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I don't think school will be closed - means I will have to do that english essay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have just been totally snowballed by my neighbours. I started it but they are BOYS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We've got flurries of snow here .........I hate snow me too... it looks pretty but you can keep it Mayville, New York has 20 ft of snow and it's still falling. I wonder how Angel is doing in Maynard, Mass.? Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... . You can check out Angels weather here. www.wickedlocal.com/maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Got a dusting here, but its stopped snowing, not sure we are going to wake to a winter wonderland afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry Mark you'll have to tell us. I couldn't find the weather on the link though lots of other quirky happenings. Has spring come early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 The stupid highways agency has not gritted the M25! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 That'll be lots of very unhappy people very late for work tomorrow then........and late home tonight too if they are unlucky enough! Wasn't this cold snap forecast for heaven's sake ? DH's just been in to say the forecast for here is several inches of snow by tomorrow & if that's the case he's not taking DD to school -I sure as heck am not if he's not, she'll love a day off with her chookles! DS will be most miffed as he was carted back earlier this evening! Hope it's not too cold for my batties - the others all have intact duvets!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 That'll be lots of very unhappy people very late for work tomorrow then........and late home tonight too if they are unlucky enough! Wasn't this cold snap forecast for heaven's sake ? Not only that but we had a severe weather warning come round work by e-mail on Friday ... and that's in the very area of the M25 By the way, we've had a thin covering of snow this pm which turned to crunchy ice as the sun set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry Mark you'll have to tell us. I couldn't find the weather on the link though lots of other quirky happenings. Has spring come early? It does seem that spring has arrived early, it was 48*f today, but I'm sure that will change quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We have had a few flurries during the day and some sunshine. We had a light covering at about 6pm and it has just started again. My lot are desperate for a snow day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Everyone This I posted on Thursday last week so for those who have already read it look away now...................................... ------------------------------------------------//--------------------------------------------------- Hi Everyone You all might remember the about quote I wrote at the start of The 1st Weather Thread. Well think I could type it again because next week there will be bad winter weather coming our way from Russia. Another cold snap is on its way in a winter that looks set to be the chilliest for at least 13 years, meteorologists have warned. The Press Association, said the "reasonably average" temperatures over the last fortnight would come to an end on Sunday night when bitter winds and freezing air from Russia were expected to move across the UK. There is also a chance of snow for parts of the country in the early part of next week. Chill winds from the continent will start to be felt across the south and east in the next couple of days, before a blast of bitterly cold air from western Russia sends the mercury plunging during Sunday night and the early part of next week. So if this is the case have you got food etc for your hens. Also have you got plenty of warm clothes to wear? So how is the weather with you at the moment wherever you are in the world you are --------------------------------------------//---------------------------------------------------------- I try to let people know if I get a warning about bad weather as soon as I know just hope you are all prepared , snow shovel, warm clothes, good shoes or Wellington's , food etc and this is just to get to your hens never mind going to work. Just hope you are not caught up in any problems next week. Best regards Ian, Valerie and Baby the hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
