Cinnamon Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I simply could not be more excited - we are forecast for snow today ! I LOVE snow Is it just me, or do we not get as much of it now as we did when we were kids? I remember......... The School bus not being able to get up the hill to take me to School for 5 days! My Dad having to sled down the hill to Waitrose to get us supplies which he then dragged up the hill. Having to dip my Ponies Hooves in hot water to break up the snowballs that got stuck in them. It once snowed so much that a tree came down (we lived in a woods) & knocked out our electricity.We lived & slept in the living room around the open fire & cooked soup & crumpets. THAT was proper snow !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I can remember the snow of 76 (77?) It was just after the really hot summer. The snow was really deep and came over the top of my wellies (mind you I wasnt very big!). We went sledging on tin tea trays (none of those posh sledges for us!) and built proper snowmen and I LOVE snow - but we very very rarely get it down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard and Jo Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 in 86 it was so deep cars were found in drifts when it melted. We walked across the pond on Wimbledon Common. midnight sledging on Epsom Downs. Come on snow 1 inch deep now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleata Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 i remember the '86 snow in liverpool when i used to live there. its never snowed like that since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I don't remember much snow in '86, I was living in London then and remember some bitterly cold journeys to work on my little moped, but no snow to speak of. That said I got married in April '86, and we had tiny snow flurries early that morning, nothing that lasted though thank goodness. I do remember major snow though early Feb '91. We were going skiing and actualy had to dig the car off the front drive and struggled down the road aided by shovels, pushing and worrying . There was more snow at home than there actually was at our ski resort destination That was the last heavy snowfall I remember although we've had a few short-lasting but heavy episodes since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I remember the snow in 1991. Everyone at work got to go home except me , someone had to man the phones When I eventually left work struggled to get a bus and then when I reached my stop slipped and fell on my front, I was 6 months pregnant at the time No damage thank goodness but I did milk it and took a week off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I was thinking of the winter of '62/63, now that was a proper winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 We were young then Sheila! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Got snow here! It's great not good for travelling but...love snow! Daise had her first walk in it and got rolled by petra but had a great time and went back for more. Hope you're all having a great time BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 We were young then Sheila! Yes, I wish I'd said '86 now! That was snowy too, I remember my boys in those great all in one snowsuits, playing for hours. Also, getting exhausted pulling them for ages on the sledge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I remember the snow in 1991. Everyone at work got to go home except me , someone had to man the phones When I eventually left work struggled to get a bus and then when I reached my stop slipped and fell on my front, I was 6 months pregnant at the time No damage thank goodness but I did milk it and took a week off I managed to get home with that one Ali but I went to bed and got up in the morning to white-out Impressive I couldn't see out the window and in my half asleep state I thought blimey that's deep I am on the fourth floor It had drifted against the window and needed knocking off but the Police closed Peebles for 2 days so I couldn't go to work and there was no TV reception I at least had power on the Edinburgh side of town but the other side had no leccy for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Just caught this one - I am snow mad too! We have been forecast snow tomorrow (Thursday), but as we didn't get much at all the last time, I don't hold out much hope for any this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I am not too far from you Clare.........fingers crossed eh??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Trust me guys the novelty wears off really quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hope it snows!! Got my boots and childrens thermals to keep me warm! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I've got CHILDREN'S BOOTS and children's thermals, so there! I loved the snow we saw at Castle Ashby - that was really magical More fo that please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 I'll be indoors - admiring it from a distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I'll have the stove roaring away and be looking out of the window every 5 minutes Unfortunately I only live 5 mins walk from work, so don't have an excuse for not getting, but the others all live miles away and being boys, like to do the heor thing and struggle to get to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 note for clare, which castle ashby,not the one in leicestershire .we had the worst night of our lives there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The one near Northampton, it was divine and snow covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 clare we were there for a wedding, all got food poisoning and had no running water in our rooms hence no showers no flushing toilet. the toilet was the worst part given our condition,we were really ill for weeks and all for approx £370 per night . they were taking the p.....s.we did pay the bill we were in a hurry to leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 So sorry to hear about that Myles. We didn't get to go in the castle, just walked round the gardens which were lovely in the snow. Do you go to Chatsworth to see the chooks there? We are planning to make a day trip up there this year. Might just come back with a bantam of two.... We've just had a little flurry of snow here this morning - bring it on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I will add some pics of the snow I had through Christmas to the gallery later when I have time so you can all get your fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 If you look on Buffie's Daisie gallery you can see the photos of the snow at Castle Ashby on 28 December. http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album108 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
