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Post by G-PHIL on Nov 28, 2010 22:47:32 GMT 1
Hi All
At the moment it is -9c in Crosby, anyone else got any temperature readings.
Phil
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Post by johnoakes on Nov 29, 2010 17:52:24 GMT 1
-4 here and the sprinkling of pure white snow is disappearing--hate the stuff anyway.LOL
No roads blocked-the farmers clear them at the first hint of snow with their tractors.-we have no mains roads so even the byways are kept open.
Other parts of France have not been so lucky=no electric etc.
The sooner all the cables are underground the happier everyone will be.
LOADS of white gold on the ski slopes and there has been for weeks--God bless the tourists,LOL
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2010 18:54:09 GMT 1
We ain't seen nothing yet. The Russian met. people, who know a thing or two about winter, have predicted the coldest winter for 100 years in northern Europe. They're already saying in the UK that we could be down to -20C in parts by the end of this week.
I've started stocking up on food so when the supermarkets run out of food, I won't starve. ;D
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Post by douglas12 on Nov 29, 2010 19:07:15 GMT 1
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Post by Biggles on Nov 29, 2010 21:59:29 GMT 1
I've started stocking up on food so when the supermarkets run out of food, I won't starve  ? Not long to go now before the UK grinds to the inevitable standstill on roads and railways and airports. Gritting salt already running out and we are buying replacement stocks in from Egypt which takes 12 weeks to reach UK by ship !!! WHY ? I heard one Norwegian country actually uses sugar as it is cheaper and more effective ! I presume it isn`t Lump but granulated. |
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Post by douglas12 on Nov 30, 2010 10:23:15 GMT 1
Noor way would it be "Icing-Sugar" lad ;D ;D ;D
DOUGLAS12.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2010 10:46:34 GMT 1
A rather balmy -22 C here is Moscow....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2010 11:35:42 GMT 1
A rather balmy -22 C here is Moscow.... Yep, and scheduled to go a bit colder, I believe. I spoke to some people in Moscow this morning, and everything is working normally of course... |
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Post by Biggles on Nov 30, 2010 19:27:24 GMT 1
Of Course, it dare not be anything other than that  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2010 8:40:22 GMT 1
Heard during a phone in on the radio the other day regarding the weather. John:- I live in London, the M25 is snarled up and there is an inch of snow on the ground!!!! Pete- I live up North- there is 3 foot of snow on the ground, I think I will put my coat on. Made me laugh anyway. Happy Days Bob 
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Post by Beemer on Dec 3, 2010 9:38:29 GMT 1
My car is showing -2.5 and that's in the garage. Regards Beemer.
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Post by superian on Dec 3, 2010 15:15:01 GMT 1
I left for work at 0800 this morning and the car showed -7.....but it did warm up to -6 by the time I arrived. BrrrBrrr
Ian
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Post by Biggles on Dec 4, 2010 1:04:46 GMT 1
One of the reasons we come to a halt in and inch of snow is that most people have not got a clue how to drive in slippery conditions, it really should be part of driver training. You only have to watch the tv news and the snowy road shots of cars being driven on ice and snow. It must be the only time the green brigade do not moan about 4 x 4 vehicles |
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Post by liverpoolman1 on Dec 4, 2010 9:41:13 GMT 1
If you want to know how to drive in icy conditions, learn to ride a motorbike. I learned when I was 16 and it has stood me in good stead ever since. The trick is to drive on your gears - double de-clutching as you go. I learned to ride a motorbike on the cobbles in driving snow and sleet in Birkenhead. My heart was in my mouth but the lesson has stayed with me ever since- and that is 55 years ago!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2010 11:07:11 GMT 1
Spot on Liverpoolman1. That's exactly how I learned and have never forgotten it. Not just a lesson for snow and ice but all sorts of conditions including a sudden change in road surface. Forward planning and hazard perception are amongst other valuable skills I learned too.
Obviously the roads were a lot quieter then and we could make the odd mistake. As there were no training schools in those days, it was these mistakes that taught us such valuable lessons. Although I found it great fun I wouldn't recommend anyone get on a motor bike in today's climate without getting expert tuition first.
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