Lewis Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We had a few inches overnight ... I didn't bother to check wether school was open because I had an exam anyway They delayed the exam by 10/15 mins to let others get there in time, then people were still allowed in up until 45mins after the start time .... later than that and they had to go into a different room. Had to wait 2 hours for a lesson which was then cancelled then meant to wait another hour and a bit to sign in for the afternoon and straight back out because they decided to shut school for the afternoon ... walked home instead! About Devons exam, we were in with Psychology AS lot and they all seemed to think it was an ok test ... will she not be able to take it again in a couple of weeks, or is it definately a summer job? Even worse to have lost all that revision time Its still snowing now, Purkinje isn't happy at all and is moaning but the ducks are fine ... trying to eat the patio doors at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 It's started to settle here now. I've just had a problem getting up are drive as it's very slippery. DH is just leaving Manchester, hope he can get home ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Woke up to a good 4 inches on top of what hadnt thawed already! snowed on and off all day here. Had a long journey into work this morning, as was told yesterday we all have to get here! it would take me 2 buses and a 30 minute walk to get here if i didnt drive in, but all bus services in my area were suspended this morning anyway!! so driving it was!! not good at all! lol Hopefully this is the end of it now though! just checked the Met office and they have 10 degrees for Friday!! it will be like being on holiday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 It's stopped here now. Phil tells me that it's snowing like mad in Radnage Bucks, but then they are so high that it is classed as 'altitude' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We'll have floods next! And back to mud, glorious mud.... But still snowing heavily in Abingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Not much snow here now, but loads just outside of the town, nd apparently there's plenty back at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Finally stopped snowing here. It was so slippy this morning that even DD complained, and normally she revels in this sort of weather. Makes me glad i decided to stay in, i have a massive phobia of falling over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Makes me glad i decided to stay in, i have a massive phobia of falling over. Me too and usually if think I am going to fall.......I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Makes me glad i decided to stay in, i have a massive phobia of falling over. Me too and usually if think I am going to fall.......I do... Just googled it, it's basiphobia. I find that when i walk on a slippy path, my legs tense up, which makes me more likely to fall... I have to actively concentrate on relaxing my legs. I'm a hopeless case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Have you heard of Yaktrax? I received mine today (the day the council gritted our pavements and the snow started melting ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 About Devons exam, we were in with Psychology AS lot and they all seemed to think it was an ok test ... will she not be able to take it again in a couple of weeks, or is it definately a summer job? Even worse to have lost all that revision time The college are saying summer,which is a pain as she will have all her other exams then,& as you say,she has wasted all that revision. Its maddening for her & for all the others who have missed out today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 A few snow pics for you. These were taken this morning, before I realised I had to get the snow off the WIR. I also had to get to my little wood shed, which is right at the bottom of the garden on the right (hidden from view) and found a deep snowdrift so had to dig my way in Garden from the kitchen, I clear the rail regularly as the birds like to sit on it. Back yard from the living room, the dustbin has solid fuel in and I had to dig in this morning to find the handle! (been at home all day so lit the fire ) Tops of neighbouring gardens, showing a large sycamore and an oak behind it, this is where all the local birds and squirrels hang out, it's their 'hood I've since cleared a path in the yard, but it's gone again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 After this morning we had another flurry at lunchtime with bigger, softer flakes. It didn't last long though and where Murray tried to clear the paths it's all gone again and I can see teeny bits of grass down the end of the garden where we tried to clear some for the girls. The grass is about 1mm tall now where they've grazed the teeny exposed area. When we put them to bed this evening it was like rain falling on us - the trees are dripping. Also the icicles are definitely smaller and not clear any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Another 2cm overnight and still snowing DH just texted me from work to say that the roads are atrocious and he slipped and slithered to work in the 4x4. It's supposed to rain tomorrow and flood warnings have been mentioned on the local news today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I thought ours was all over but we woke to another thin blanket of snow this morning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emz24 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 We have had so much snow where i am it is unbeliveable, we had about 6-7 inches last Tuesday, and its still here. Last night we had another 2-3 inches again. IT JUST ISN'T GOING!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Its raining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 We have had so much snow where i am it is unbeliveable, we had about 6-7 inches last Tuesday, and its still here. Last night we had another 2-3 inches again.IT JUST ISN'T GOING!!! We had 14 inches last tuesday,& still have 6 inches or so on the ground! Its a bloomin' nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 It's falling off the roof of the greenhouse because it's MELTING! We have rain today (bit of a surprise the radio got it right for once ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You poor chilly Northerners probably don't want to hear this, but the thaw has started for us The chook runs are now very light as they have no snow covering.....the scotch mist is damping everything & melting the snow & ice..... the temp is 2.5 and even with windchill is still a positive 1.... the sky is still grey but looks lighter.....and we have grass in patches but it's still grass, until the chooks get their scratchy little feet on it & it is rendered mud until we fence them away from it Yesterday I went up to Oaklands Park in town & the trees were all dripping so much that it sounded like running water ...we managed to get our espace "stuck" in the rugby club carpark which is on a fairly steep slope & deeply rutted at the best of times.....eventually after about 20 "run-ups" and resorting to reversing up the slope to no avail DH let some air out of the tyres...........Bingo, out he popped like a cork.....I think the lads walking past wondered what was going on with the revving engine & my excited squeals......my little Fiat 500 had no problems Trouble is that now I have no excuse not to get out & give everything a thorough clean as the poo trays etc are no longer frozen to the houses & I don't have to worry about chilling the houses down with an avalanche of snow every time I open the roof to remove the bars Guess where I shall be today......... Stay warm & safe everyone, Sha x BTW can anyone understand why the exams were not held off for a week or even two given that everyone was in the same boat ..there would have been no cheating if no-one had them this week which I understand was one of their "reasons" I'm sorry you've all had such an unnecessarily stressful time with it all..........{{{hugs}}} to you all xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The assertion that the Inuit people have a couple of hundred words to describe snow is actually an urban myth. The fact this forum has managed 73 pages to do so (and counting) is not. My gast has been flabbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I was just thinking about this yesterday. I hope a photograph of the last patch of snow in any omleteer's garden is posted before we get to 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Another inch of snow overnight (not forecast for this area and still not mentioned by the met office ), and still coming down lightly. All the bits that had melted and cleared are completely covered again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 No more snow here over night, it's misty, mild; 0.8deg and everything is dripping - it'll be mud next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 IT'S MELTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGG!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
