Have you checked the long term weather forecast?

SheilaSue in 1963 (in Yorkshire) we were snowed in, 2 weeks off school & snowdrift at the bend in the road just above our house had to be cleared by a digger even the snowblower couldn't clear it. Rayburn in kitchen & open fire in lounge, ice on the inside of the bedroom windows, such fun. Even us 7/8 year olds were glad to get back to school.

I live on the edge of Dartmoor, no snow yet this year, quite sheltered where I live but snow forecast for Tuesday/Wednesday. Thermals at the ready, haven't needed them yet this year although it's been quite cold. Shop within walking distance, milk delivery man carries allsorts so I won't go short & if roads are ok not far into Town. Mostly at home this week so I'm not too bothered, me & cat will snuggle up & turn up the heating

I quite agree, Aepgirl.

Yes Morgana I too have just realised why our Sainsburys was very busy this morning too!

I vaguely remember Thermogene! I also had to wear a liberty bodice and something called a 'Zooda' jacket - no idea how to spell it! I was always ill as a child...
Of course I now realise why Sainsburys was so busy this morning - everyone stocking up. Going to be very cold by Tuesday. Just brought in two pots of geraniums that have managed so far all winter outside, but near back door. Can't let them die now!!

Well, we have plenty food in but short on fuel, so I dragged myself and my cough out on to the hill behind and collected a weeks supply of firewood. A passing neighbour pitched in to help break and stack it at the back door, while DH managed to saw the bigger bits into logs.

Funnily enough, I'm feeling better for my hour or so out in the sunshine, having been confined to the house for over a week.

Feeling a bit smug because we live in the west. On holiday a couple of years ago we met a couple who were very rude about where we live and said they wouldn't move north of London because of the awful weather. I wouldn't mind too much if they got snowed in!

Presumably the country will come to a halt if it snows in London? I remember in 1963 walking about 5 miles to work in the snow and thinking nothing of it, did the same in about 1967 when I worked in a city. Not sure anyone does that anymore.

If we do get snow we live in a road near a school so it is always cleared. Lovely neighbour will come and make sure we are OK as they go out with their sledge and brave the steep hills to the shops.

I just wish the forecasters would find some common ground. For our area the BBC is forecasting light showers for Monday - the Met Office is forecasting significant accumulations. It’s the same bloomin’ weather, for goodness sake!

Urmstongran, When I want to sound really posh I refer to the grounds rather than the garden the maintenance of which costs us all our money.

We have snow forecasted for Monday as we are in the East so the Beast is imminent.

I don't know about stocking up with food but I've just got back from our local market with a boot full of plants, seed potatoes and wild bird food. DH is checking the supplies of home-made wine in the garage.

Got to get the priorities right

Oh, I remember liberty bodices and I also remember standing by the airing cupboard - toe to toe with my (darling) mum, arguing about wearing the damn things. I think I won!
When it's really cold I always wear a long vest so it can be tucked into my trousers - that always seems to keep me nice and warm.

Bad weather for two weeks I remember 1963 that went on for 3 months no long range weather forecast then.
No central heating, only one fire in the living room, toilet outside kitchen door.

young again
I always wondered about Liberty bodices when I was a child. The treatment I had during the war was with goose grease and Thermogene.
I remember the horror I felt when the bottle of grease was placed on the hearth to warm. My parents had been worried as I had always been prone to lung problems in childhood. ( My younger brother never had the treatment).
The fire was built up and I was stripped to my knickers. Both parents took it in turn to rub me hard with goose grease intil the skin was bright pink and I was shouting for them to stop.
The Thermogene wadding ( bright red) was already being warmed by the fire. the scissors were at the ready. A large strip was then cut to fit around the chest and my mother immediately sewed this into place where it would stay until the cold weather had passed.
I just remember the pains of application rather than the wearing or removal of it
Did any other gran get the Thermogene treatment?

Just been out to stock up at Sainsburys, the car park was so full, it was as if it was a pre Christmas Saturday, so looks like we all had the same idea.
Am hoping no snow as have several nice things to do next week.

Why are you all so surprised - it is winter after all. There can't be many of us who haven't got sufficient food in the store cupboard to last us a few days. I doubt we will starve!

Oh yes, I can't forget those liberty bodices. There was a button to which suspenders were attached for the lisle stockings I had to wear after I'd had pneumonia. My mum was also fanatical about keeping my kidneys warm. It was a relief to outgrow those bodices. I have all my fleece tops and PJs in the wash today to be ready for that 'beast from the East'.

I always wore a liberty bodice in winter youngagain No buttons though. My mother always wrapped a long scarf around our necks, under the armpits and tied in a very inconvenient knot at the back.
When I was teaching we had a little boy who always had a large square of flannel soaked in Vick or camphor, pinned to his vest. This from October to March. Made your eyes water

I can't believe we have booked a lodge holiday in South Devon next week with our daughter's dog! We were thinking it might be a bit spring like by now! We will have to wrap up and hope for the best and that the lodge is warm.

Well get ready for it, because it has already hit us here in Denmark, so the cold and snow will be with you soon.

In cold weather wear lots and lots of layers to trap the air. They don't all have to be thick layers. Works vaguely like a wet suit!

youngagain
Yes, I wore a liberty bodice over my vest, both the rubber button type and the pull over type. I remember the taped seams and brushed lining.
Mum always warmed our clothes on a rack near the fire whilst we had breakfast. Happy happy days.

IMO...weather watching in the extreme, is akin to being a tornado follower, a fanatical bird watcher or a train number noting anorak.
I look out of the window and wear clothes suitable for the weather I see outside. To stockpile huge amounts of food is...well, OTT, unless you live on Stornaway or similar. This is not the Urals.

We have very kindhearted neighbors who always remember to feed the birds but please don't forget that they need water too and with this cold spell make sure that you break the ice so that they have access for their drinking and bathing

You sound posh Merlotgran! 2 tons of gravel would just about bury my apartment. And a ‘drive’. How wonderful that sounds. We only ever had a garden path.... ?

Beast from the east supposed to hit the east coast from today on & worsen over almost 2 weeks. Do hope it is wrong as if snow or rain freezes I cannot get out. Already had both hips replaced & do not fancy slipping, sliding & breaking the sutgeons good work so will stay in for the time it takes. Hope the Sainsburys delivery gets through or I will be out of the basics even though have bread & milk in the freezer. Only so much room in the silly small thing. Not to worry it cant last forever, can it?

Don't panic , don't panic, but some are.
It will,probably turn out to be a few flurries.

I suppose we must have something exciting to talk about.
,just about to go supermarket shopping.
I won't be stocking up, just buying what I need..

Definitely embarrassing Bella, especially if you had to change for PE or games! Some had rubber buttons down the front and some you pulled over your head. Took me ages to persuade my mother that I didn't need to wear them anymore and I was so glad when I grew and they were too small to wear any more. The art was in persuading her that she didn't need to buy new ones!!