The Dogmother Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've got one of those inside my side gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm fascinated by the way it sticks to walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Certainly no gritters out this way. The village is in a valley all of the hills are steep, none have grit on them, the one near our house is a 1 in 9 and is completely covered over, so until that is clear we are stuck! I was surprised how deep it is when I went for a dog walk, so pretty, I shall take my camera out tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I decided, last evening, NOT to make up two packed lunches for ES at school and YS at nursery as, clearly, we were going to be snowed in. Got up this morning and NO SNOW! Eeek -two lunches quickly made. Started sort of snowing as we left home - 8.30am - and carried on. Bimbled into Tesco Cowley after dropoff to pick up all the things OH 'forgot' last night at Sainsburys (despite me e-mailing him a list!) Then got a call from OH (working at home rather than trog off to office in deepest Cotswolds) saying ES school closing at 12.00. Killed some time in very small M&S near Tesco and then set off in raging blizzard to collect ES then to nursery for YS. Boys ended up eating the packed lunches that I had not made the previous evening as I thought they would be at home, at the kitchen table (if that makes sense!) Now snow is about 4/5 in deep (sorry can't do centipedes; I'm far to old for metric) and just floating down sp"Ooops, word censored!"ly. No more forecast for tomorrow or Sunday so keeping fingers crossed for normality on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Our council gritter slid off the road, and into the ditch. Blocked the road!! You can only smile, sometimes!! (no one hurt), just embarrassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HennyPenny59 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 hope the snow boarders get off ok Thankyou ... They have forgotten about taking the train now, as there is one broken down at Blackfriars and its causing havoc, so they have now booked a cab which is turning up at 1.30am (more than twice the price though unfortunately) The cab company said they have been driving up and down the M25 all day and there hasn't been any problems. Theres been no more significant snow, so its looking promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'ma about to head out with the dogs to see how the main roads are; if I can get out of our road (on a hill and packed with snow) and the main roads are open, then I will head off to get the dog meat and bones from the butcher in Brackley. No Stratford market today... I am guessing that Sunrising Hill will be closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 We ended up with at least 10cm in Bath (on the hill tops where I live). Looking at the forecast for the week and the minus temperatures & barely above freezing, I'm suspecting its going to linger for a while. Good luck getting out & about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 More snow forecasts here for the weekend and into next week. Topped up the bird feeders this morning. The poor wildlife can't be enjoying it much, never mind the chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 We have snow . Just a few inches so not so much that it's too disruptive. Temperatures due to rise next week so we can enjoy it for the weekend then back to normal, hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 No more snow yet, the main roads are clear and we made it out to Brackley to get the dog meat and bones. There are a few tiny flakes coming down, but R had decided to go swimming with her friends, at least she's suitably attired for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 On and off snow showers here - ES gone sledging YS gone shopping with OH Forecast more tomorrow & Monday - could do with a snow day on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirstine Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 ED had a great time at uni in Bristol with friends on the downs this morning, they had been told by the cleaner in their halls earlier n the week that it never snows there, so they were all like excited kids today. Although one lad from another halls was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury from crashing into a building at the bottom of a slope down which he was sledging on a tray. I hope that he is ok. Ahhh! Happy memories - I wouldn't say that it never snows in Bristol, but it is rare enough that I can probably remember all the times (lived there 1989-2002) when we had significant snow. That would be Jan/Feb 1991 (flathunting), Dec 1995 (just married), Jan 1997 (missed a friend's wedding) and Jan/Feb 2000 (living on a boat) I think! I hope the sledger is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Very insignificant occasional light flurries here. Temperature must be above freezing (haven't checked) as it is thawing. The snow has visibly shrunk since yesterday. Went down to the local shop this morning to get milk, only 5 bottles left in the place so no deliveries yesterday, and noticed icicles on lampposts and street signs. I've just had my exercise for the day, clearing snow off the top of the chicken run, as the roof was bending! Had to get a step ladder out and use a long broom but at least 2/3 of the snow is off. Chickens a little happier, but not much OH has just informed me that even though the supporters coach is cancelled for the rugby match tomorrow in Llanelli, he and a few friends are going to drive over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 It snowed again yesterday evening, so we woke up this morning to about 3-4" on the ground. The roads are clear, so we were able to get out into town this morning and out in the car for a decent walk with the dog this afternoon. The chooks have been doing a lot of standing around on one leg and lifting their feet very high when they walk which is quite entertaining I had planned to go riding this morning, but it's not safe to take the horses out in the snow (slippy roads and can't see what's underfoot off-road) so that will have to wait for another time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Just been out to pick Rosie and her BF up from Roller Disco, the compacted snow down our road is now shiny sheet ice Had to crawl carefully until I got to the main road. We are due to meet friends tomorrow for a walk, I hope there's no more snow over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We have the glassy pavements too. Mum is blaming it on the parents who were pulling their children out and about on sledges OH set off to pick up a few friends en route to Llanelli at 7.15 this morning Kick off is 3pm. I have been informed they have made it to the motorway, and all roads so far have been clear. It is now snowing again in Brum, light dusting already on my car, which I cleared yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 My folks have more snow coming down, they are in Hertfordshire, just north of London. No more here yet but it's still sub-zero and the side roads/pavements are sheet ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Snowing lightly but persistently here since about 7.30 am - the path, drive etc which I swept yesterday are already covered. I'm glad I cancelled an appointment this morning, it was very very icy last night and I don't fancy driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 it's snowing here already covered the cleared areas that thawed yesturday real glad I went out yesturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Still snowing here - very fine,light stuff,but it hasn't stopped for 2 days now. Our 6.5 inches is getting a top dressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Fine. light snow on top of the icy stuff we had anyway. Nasty out there The chickens are getting a very quick clean now and then Rosie and I will clear some of the snow and ice from our front garden and the footpath outside. The road is like a skid pan, so we'll take the wheelbarrow to the grit bin at the bottom of the hill and spread some if we can manage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Same will apply here, a quick wipe out of the poo tray methinks! OH is in Llanelli now, it only took 3.5 hrs, roads good and not much snow round there either. Meanwhile, back in Brum, we have a good inch on top of the ice. The snow is getting heavier and thicker. Think I will take the train to work tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I think a bit of poo in the Eglu helps to keep it warm! Afraid my hens are not getting cleaned out today - I genuinely didn't expect any more snow here, but it's been going for about 7 hours now and shows no sign of stopping, tracks from this morning when I went up to feed the hens are completely covered up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Bigger flakes here now and it's coming down faster. Front path and pavement in front clear, pavement on half the street is gritted thanks to help from Rosie and a neighbour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
