Gem_Seb Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 It snowed briefly here at lunchtime then been trying on and off since! Although the sky has gone tht weird reddy colour so i think its not too far away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 We havent been gritted here so it will be snowed in for us if it keeps snowing Last time that happened I phoned work and they said 'do you want to work from home?' I said 'not blooming likely! I will take a days holiday and go play in the snow!' I doubt they expected that from a 31 year old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 You are not alone - there's lots of big kids out there enjoying the weather. We might not see it again for another 30 odd years and we'll be out there with our zimmer frames if we haven't kicked the bucket! Although 4 times in one year and I am cheesed off. Although I think I should do my snow angel (it was a friend from Solihull that had to explain what they were - never been able to do any until recent years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thank you Koojie for keeping me updated, I hoped that you put pics on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Forgot to say DS has enjoyed making cool santas to play in the snow with when he gets bored of sledging (he's been sledging every day for two and a half weeks!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I thought of you earlier Paola - the BBC were filming in Stratfield Turgis (not quite the same) and showed some Reading snow and Basingstoke snow. And it's still falling heavily. Should be able to take some great pics tomorrow. That's if it stops before it reaches the top of the windows! Betcha glad you're in the sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 We had snow thoughout Monday night - about 8 inches. School was shut today and is also shut tomorrow (Wed). Had more snow this afternoon and early evening- now about 10 inches!!!. Although we are Greater Manchester/ Cheshire border we are right on the Pennines so most roads are awful due to the hilly nature of the terrain. Part of our back garden today (I have never seen this much snow in my lifetime! Others have I guess.) We got busy and had a snow and sl-education day!! Where are the baby Orps and Jimi?? Not prepared to get their little feet wet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I thought of you earlier Paola - the BBC were filming in Stratfield Turgis (not quite the same) and showed some Reading snow and Basingstoke snow. And it's still falling heavily. Should be able to take some great pics tomorrow. That's if it stops before it reaches the top of the windows! Betcha glad you're in the sun! Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Blizzard conditions here in Devon, reckon we've easily had the 20cm (or more) that they forecast. Have hardly slept all night, work have sent OH out miles away from home in this snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 We had snow thoughout Monday night - about 8 inches. School was shut today and is also shut tomorrow (Wed). Had more snow this afternoon and early evening- now about 10 inches!!!. Although we are Greater Manchester/ Cheshire border we are right on the Pennines so most roads are awful due to the hilly nature of the terrain. Part of our back garden today (I have never seen this much snow in my lifetime! Others have I guess.) We got busy and had a snow and sl-education day!! Where are the baby Orps and Jimi?? Not prepared to get their little feet wet!! Lovely pictures It's great to see the and Jimi again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I've found out that the buses are running today, so I'm off to work soon. I'd be brave & drive as the main roads are good-ish, but I park in a side-street & could see me getting stranded there tonight. Everybody have a good, safe day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 The sky was last night .... really bright. Snow day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Only a little snow overnight but on top of inches already there . I'm expected to go to school apparently, even though the kids won't be there . I can't drive, our road is terrible, so it's the bus (if it's running). 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 One of our teachers took a sleeping bag to school yesterday in case he couldn't get home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here 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 . We're going to be asked to help clear the playground of snow apparently . Cue half the staff off with bad backs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Just woken up to about a foot of snow,and its still coming down Its just getting light now & it all looks spectacular Hubby has some hair brained idea about going to work (he is a builder & has a van),but we girls are treating this as a snow day Luckily I have enough supplies in the house to see us through a good few days How is it where you are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 A light dusting of snow overnight. Now the sky is dropping polystrene type hail/snow. It is still dark here but as soon as it gets light I shall walk up the lane to see what state the road is in before I decide whether to go to work or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I haven't seen snow like this in Devon for years. We've had about 4 inches or so overnight and it's still snowing, we never tend to get much down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thank goodness we have had some overnight snow which isn't that bad but at least makes it less embarrasing for the person in Swindon who chose to cancel the school buses resulting is school closures today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Yippee.. It came! Not much, but enough for me to not be able to get down the lane to the main road, so no work for me today either! I am off to write a list of things I need to do.... I will be gone some time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 nothing here, the kids are most put out and have grumbled out the door to the bus stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 it started about 1am here. I looked out the window before bed, went and cleaned my teeth, came back and looked out again and everything was covered! The boss has declared a snow day! So no work today, but if we get no more snow he expects everynoe to make reasonable effort to get in tomorrow, euen if it means in late and leavin early for buses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Lots of snow here. Decided yesterday ES wasn't going into school as it's the next town. YS came back from school saying it would be on the local radio if they were closed so klistened to the list and his school wasn't on it (not altogether a surprise as most children and teachers are walking distance). Blimey did he grumble did a quick check on their web site after breakfast just in case and they are closed. He did apologise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
