Rea Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 More snow starting to fall here. Son no.1 left the house minutes before it started with my satement 'its not cold out'. So he left with a thin coat, no hat ,scarf, vest (oh thats my mom talking). I'm getting a bit fed up of clearing the car every morning. Such a nuisance Quote
Cait Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Bit late for this time.. but these anti slip overshoes may not look glamorous but will stop any injury from falls. There are others on the market which work just as well, at differing prices... parents found them useful when travelling to icy areas, and kept some just in case. Inge Haha - customers who bought this item also bought ............ Cistercian Monks Cd and batteries! love that website! Quote
Rea Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Bit late for this time.. but these anti slip overshoes may not look glamorous but will stop any injury from falls. There are others on the market which work just as well, at differing prices... parents found them useful when travelling to icy areas, and kept some just in case. Inge My mom used to walk the 2 miles to the bus with dads socks over her boots so she wouldnt slip. Really attractive Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 My mom used to walk the 2 miles to the bus with dads socks over her boots so she wouldnt slip. Really attractive But did they work though, Rea? Quote
Cait Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I think I can remember doing that. But after they get frozen up a bit they are slipperier than wellies Quote
Guest Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 We've had sleet showers which has turned into snow in the last half hours and is beginning to settle too... everything going white again - hoorah!!! Must admit even though I was getting a bit bored with all the snow, I did begin to miss it when it started thawing yesterday! There was story in the papers today about an elderly chap who attached carpet remnants to his shoess and had no problems!!!! Never heard of that one before, but I'll just stick to my trusty boots! Quote
Cait Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 how about tennis racquets like those old snow shoes! Quote
Rea Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 But did they work though, Rea? I believe so Maz, never tried it myself though being too stylish for that! What a shame i have no photos to prove it Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I've just driven back from Oxford along an ungritted M40 at 30 miles an hour and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Snow falling thick and fast in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire but not so much here at the moment! Quote
blondie Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 had lots of rain here too.wanted the snow but the temperature is supposed to drop so you never know Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I've just driven back from Oxford So near! What were you doing there? Maz Quote
Lorna Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Just rain here too... But I don't like the look of the forecast tomorrow- winter storm in the south- rain turing to snow just in time for the evening rush hour. Quote
Guest Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 I am in leicestershire and it has been snowing heavy for a while and it is settling, roads are really slippy. Hope I can get into school tomorrow. Quote
beth1 Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 Snow here again, all the roads are covered in snow again looks like it will be a messy start to the week. I bet the main road is the only road up here thats been gritted and most of the schools will be closed again tomorrow! Beth Quote
Guest Posted February 8, 2009 Posted February 8, 2009 We finally got some snow!!!! Started around 11am and by the time we came out of mass there was enough to build a snowman!! Unfortunately I had to go to work, but my sis-in-law was looking after James and my 14 year old niece was ready and waiting for him when we arrived and took him straight out to build that snowman. He had a ball, just a pity I had to miss it!! She did send me a photo on my phone though. Snow all gone now, melted quite quickly, but very cold and ice everywhere Quote
Cait Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah, it's all gone here except behind the dykes (hedges!) Quote
Guest MaryEMac Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 It has been raining here today, but the paths near the school and playgroup are still very icy. Mary Quote
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah, it's all gone here except behind the dykes (hedges!) i thought they were called dyke bottoms - refugee from The eden Valley - up the Fellside - living in Oxfordshire - some snow but not enough yet to stay at home - Head suggestd that we take the opportunity to do some work when we can't get to school!! and even suggested that we give our TA's work to do - afterall they are being paind - didn't like to say that my NNEB is not paid nearly enough as it is and so any free days she can ave the better!!! hoping fo rthose blizzards to hit before 7.15 am so that I can get some work done!! Quote
Cait Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 I'm sure I know your name, Glynnis. And if you are from this neck of the woods is it possible that I do know you? Quote
beth1 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Grrr we still have laying snow on the road. Last night I fell waking on it ouch. Now I am housebound because I have twistered my knee. I have kindly asked the council to come and grit the road or even a snow plough to make it safe. The answer was no! The bin men have not been eiather, me thinks it time to contact my local MP and complain about the lack of services just because of a little bit of snow! grrrrrr. Beth Quote
beth1 Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Local press? Quiet a few people have done that in the last couple of weeks, nothings been done! Lazy council. Beth Quote
Cait Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 Well just keep shouting Beth! oh - and it's going to all thaw at some point and leave you with awfully mucky pavements! Quote
Cait Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 My sister near pickering in north yorks is snowed in Quote
Guest Wolfie Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Just got back from Lichfield and the snow is still deep on the pavements there - but nothing here! Quote
HappyMaz Posted February 12, 2009 Posted February 12, 2009 Just got back from Lichfield and the snow is still deep on the pavements there - but nothing here! Its disappeared here, too! Quote
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