RMweb Gold BoD Posted November 29, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2010 I think it is called a bobsleigh! I don't think they had any of those at our local Poundland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashcombe Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I wasn't informed that we needed some new electrical appliances before we left home. DDolfelin One can never have enough of those! We're in the process of clearing 30 years' worth of accumulated junk from our loft, including various irons, toasters, food mixers, kettles,etc., none of which actually work - perhaps they were kept for the plugs!! Ironically, my iron has packed up and, if the forecast snow materialises overnight, I won't make it to Tesco tomorrow for a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 29, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2010 I don't think they had any of those at our local Poundland. I remember when there were 20 bobs to the pound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 29, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2010 I wasn't informed that we needed some new electrical appliances before we left home. DDolfelin One can never have enough of those! We're in the process of clearing 30 years' worth of accumulated junk from our loft, including various irons, toasters, food mixers, kettles,etc., none of which actually work - perhaps they were kept for the plugs!! Ironically, my iron has packed up and, if the forecast snow materialises overnight, I won't make it to Tesco tomorrow for a new one! I had what appeared to be 20 years worth of cardboard boxes for devices I'd kept in case they went during the guarantee period. The boxes clearly lasted longer than some of the irons, toasters and computers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 In a posh plastic Harrods bag, we have years worth of instruction leaflets. I found one for a Black & Decker Workmate. Obviously, SWMBO didn't think a lot of my comprehension skills when she saved that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 29, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2010 In a posh plastic Harrods bag, we have years worth of instruction leaflets. I found one for a Black & Decker Workmate. Obviously, SWMBO didn't think a lot of my comprehension skills when she saved that. Perhaps there are collectors of instruction leaflets or even workmate collectors who would really like your Harrods bag contents. Every now and then on Ebay empty cardboard boxes appear in the model rail section. My BiL has an original IBM PC and he tells me it is valuable. However he doesn't have the box or leaflets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning all... We've got a real Winter Wonderland outside and it's -2° . Be off for a course in an hour, but when I get home I'll try my best to keep warm . Have a good day everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning All, Quite an interesting trip to work this morning. Most of the roads were ungritted (with the exception of the Autobahn, thankfully). I didn't have any trouble - but it is rather frustrating that some people seem to have no idea how to drive on snow. I guess we must have around 4-5cm which isn't a huge amount, but enough to make things interesting. Have a good day everyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 I guess we must have around 4-5cm which isn't a huge amount, but enough to make things interesting. That's about what we're having up here at the foot of the Taunus as well. I'd better get freshened up soon - while I only have a trip to the station to do on the road, you never know what other motorists may be doing, as you pointed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning all. About an inch of snow here overnight but although it has settled I think the snow will turn to rain soon. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning all We haven't had any snow since yesterday evening but I suspect the clear skies overnight will have given everything a chance to freeze over. I'll find out soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning - quick weather report. No frost and drizzling here. That'll do, no snow thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning all snowing in a determined fashion here, large flakes and a lot of them, my first visit of the day is closed already so a trip to the office is the limit of my ambitions for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeaky Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We have had a light dusting of snow in Caldicot and the same here in Cardiff now i'm at work. Quite cold not sure of the temp but I can feel my toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 A light dusting has hit south of the Downs in Sussex. Bit of a worry for me as I have to be in East Croydon today for an assessment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dikitriki Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 About 1/2 inch of snow has hit south Shropshire. Must have warmed up because my frozen pipes aren't. Woke up to running water, fortunately from the tap left half open, and not a burst pipe. Phew! Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Just a smattering last night, barely enough to cover the gravel on the drive. In laws depart today, back to sunny Spain. We've had some laughs, but it will be nice to get our home back to normal...and my liver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 We're doing quite well today. Expected 60f, mostly Sunny but another storm will pass through here tomorrow with "flooding rain and wind" and Thursday will be back to Sunny and 49f. I can remember being in Shenfield in 1981 (I think) when a rail strike was on (one of those intermittent varieties). My Father offered to drive me to Ongar (of blessed memory) so I could get the tube. His truck was diesel and the diesel had jellied, the engine stopped after about 1 mile....Luckily there was a bus stop close by for the old 251. I stood and waited whilst three buses went passed (full of schoolkids) - it was so freaking cold that my boots stuck to the pavement - I'll always remember that. Good luck over there. Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2010 The snow hasn't turned to rain, it has turned into more snow. The 2 ( inches of) snow has caused the local secondary schools to close but the primary school is open, although the parents who park up my road don't seem to have done so this morning. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning All, There was a light dusting of snow about when I first peered out of the window this morning but it has now all but gone. Only important item in the diary is the delivery of the sockets and switchgear for the shed. Have a good one all. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Still recovering from Shopping yesterday. Another two inches of snow on top of the frozen stuff from before. HOWEVER, I think I detect an odd drip here and there (well documented in remote villages) so I'm hoping for a thaw. The Supermarket yesterday gave me a book of £40 worth of vouchers for spending so much money. This was to encourage me to return. No chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Wee. About 5cm of the white stuff in the boring boring borough this morning. Result: chaos. Total and utter chaos. Our street is a parking lot from the high street all the way back to Plumstead. Muppets. SouthEastern trains, one under at Slade Green, failed trains at St Johns, Lewisham, Falconwood, and Hither Green. Signalling problems at London Bridge. I got as far as Kidbrooke then stood there for an hour before they started to reverse trains back to Barnhurst. The espresso bar at Kidbrooke was doing a booming business. The cold has chased all the mice from the nearby open areas. One darted in the front door last night while I was taking out the recycling. He was met by boB. Poor mouse. I get another day of working from home. What a shame. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkmouse Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning all. Got up early to find today's job had been cancelled, so a day at home with no pay. Went back to bed! Ho-hum, the joys of being self employed... We have about 2" here, turning to sleet as I went back to bed, but now proper snow again. Roads passable with care, so should be fine for tomorrow. I think I'll get on with my DAB rebuild project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted November 30, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2010 Morning All Horrible cold weather can go away now - I've had enough of it to be going on with now, as if it gets much worse, I will be housebound as I daren't go out on crutches in frozen snow. We've not got much, just enough to encourage everybody to use their cars, so town centre was gridlocked this morning. I had to turn out as Mrs 45156 had a problem with her lift this morning, as he was unwell (or possibly decided to have a duvet day) so I need to turn out again this afternoon to get her - so probably a trip to the supermarket as well. Keep warm and smiling Regards to All Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Be careful out there, Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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