MadMitch Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Another 4 inche here and still snowing. It must have come down horizontal as the chicken run was covered. They are not happy chooks as they hate the snow, They haven't come out since before Christmas, even though I leave the door open all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenimac Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Was about to say no snow here on east coast of Northern Ireland just very icy but have just looked out of window and it has started to snow although very lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 My 2 old girls were in bed by 2pm yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I've already uncovered the chooks once today, looks like I will need to do it again at lunchtime. Claire, the roads in the town centre are pretty bad - mine is a side road and impassable as per usual (unless you have a tractor), the main road past the office (West Bar) is very dodgy, still thick snow but people are attempting to drive along it and fish-tailing everywhere. No sign of any gritters as per usual. Rumours of chap with landy charging people to haul them out of the snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hellooooooo. Ahoy there! 20 cms measured at 8 this morning and it's still snowing. Murray has made a couple of DIY snow shovels with hardboard and made a path through to the birds. Not one peep from them - any of them. I think they're in shock! However it is quite wet and there are signs of melting underneath - lots of dripping going on. I have been making Redwings pecka thingies. Actually it smells really nice in an oaty sort of way. Murray is now shovelling snow off the cars and making a path to the roadway because he doesn't want to be marooned as much as last time - when it froze and none of us could go anywhere. Strike while the snow is hot as they say. I am going to have to brave it to go to the docs (hello blood pressure and elephant feet - a few wee tablets for me ) and I shall be wearing my Ice Station Zebra coat for the first time since we bought it . . . . in Florida quite a few years ago. Have taken lots of pics, but will make notes this time as how to put them on myself - if I can catch what nimble fingered Speedy Gonzales does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 No we are getting power blips that are affecting my work computer but not my home computer - i may be able to give up!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I've already uncovered the chooks once today, looks like I will need to do it again at lunchtime. Claire, the roads in the town centre are pretty bad - mine is a side road and impassable as per usual (unless you have a tractor), the main road past the office (West Bar) is very dodgy, still thick snow but people are attempting to drive along it and fish-tailing everywhere. No sign of any gritters as per usual. Rumours of chap with landy charging people to haul them out of the snow Its Alcan hill that Dads deliveries can't get up. Not sure how the inlaws are, they are by the coffee factory will get Si to ring them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 We have at least 40cm here and it's still coming down! I had to go and rescue Marigold this morning, she ran out of the eglu run towards the house, and then got scared halfway and couldn't move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I've already uncovered the chooks once today, looks like I will need to do it again at lunchtime. Claire, the roads in the town centre are pretty bad - mine is a side road and impassable as per usual (unless you have a tractor), the main road past the office (West Bar) is very dodgy, still thick snow but people are attempting to drive along it and fish-tailing everywhere. No sign of any gritters as per usual. Rumours of chap with landy charging people to haul them out of the snow Its Alcan hill that Dads deliveries can't get up. Not sure how the inlaws are, they are by the coffee factory will get Si to ring them later. Ahh, yes, that is bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 We have at least 40cm here and it's still coming down! I had to go and rescue Marigold this morning, she ran out of the eglu run towards the house, and then got scared halfway and couldn't move. Ooh that's deeeeeeep. Time for a chorus of Good King Wenceslas I think - mainly because that's been going round in my otherwise empty head all morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Snowing really hard here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Here too, 2 of my brood are outside, the other one is floating around in her pj's doing the I'm to old for this routine. The others have just begged her to go out and I think she may be relenting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 We've just had to clear the snow from the conservatory roof as it was bowing still coming down and no one has attempted our road. ES went across the road to clear path for our elderly opposite neighbours but I doubt anyone will be venturing in or out there - thought it was sweet he thought of it so didn't put him off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Beautiful and sunny here, looks really pretty. Big snowman in the garden, kids off school, no shopping to be done, lovely. Not looking forward to it all freezing overnight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Blizzard here now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I know I would say it, but I don't think its fair to ask staff to go in with the no children, they shut it for the kids for a reason Hear, hear, Lewis . Shall I give you my head teacher's mobile number . It turned out they shut ours to all staff and pupils I've just looked out my window and our neighbours (the nosey ones :lol): who are late 50's/60 are out in the snow making a snow man There's a college in Lichfield that stayed open but they made a group on facebook and no-one went in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 No more snow here but the schools are closed again as the school buses aren't running and the police are still advising emergency journeys only. Both boys are out making a huge snowman as now that the snow has frozen a bit it sticks together better than the powder of yesterday. It's lovely to look at but I really feel for all of you who are struggling with power supplies etc. OH is finally starting to appreciate my hoarding tendencies - we still have days until we run out of milk (and more importantly loo roll ) Some very interesting meals happening here as we work our way through the freezer and cupboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Not particularly picturesque as some photos on here but show's the amount we've had out the back - poor chooks! The WIR has been swept off twice this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 the snow is falling fast now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 It's getting deeper and deeper here - london. My son can't get back into the country, they've been taken off a flight, I guess airports here are closing. As usual the tubes are rubbish but I still love snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 It has started again here, after a lovely sunny morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I am glad it has finally reached you now Cookie!!! Having said that I've just looked up and out of the window to see that it is snowing up here again!!! Will I get a third snow day or be told to go in and clear the playground like ANH!!!! Mutters under breath about job description BTW we have a moorhen that has taken up residence with the chooks since the weekend. Stands near them and eats bits of their food. They don't seem bothered. Anyone else had this happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Just had another car lose it on our corner & is now hanging over the protective bollards into the drainage ditch The chap knows the road very well & was only doing about 5mph, thankfully he missed the Merc travelling on the side he crossed to get to the ditch by inches I've taken a few piccies..........Anyone fancy a swim...... The chooks houses & runs, with the roof of the WIR bowing in...the snow has been cleared off once....may need another sweep off soon as it hasn't stopped snowing all morning This is my pellet bucket which I forgot to bring in last night, at least 2 inches deep this morning & it was only just outside the porch, so relatively protected Sha x p.s. The hubby of last night's accident (not the Polish one ) has just brought a lovely card to say thank you for our help & let us know that the van will be collected when a recovery vehicle can sensibly get to us..........he's enlisted a friend in a 4WD to bring him over & collect all the kit out of the van before it goes off to the garage to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 That is mega snow for Devon Chelsea it has been snowing here all day, constant but light. No huge fluffy flakes since last night, but pretty deep now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Cookie! So glad you have finally got your share. My family are in St. Neots and nieces and nephews have also been complaining about lack of the white stuff. Still need some more here though... Off to walk the dogs in the fields. Fantastic! Wild Mum, thanks for the offer, but I'll pass on the swim if you don't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
