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We’re snowed in!!

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Katek Wed 28-Feb-18 15:35:55

Can’t go north, south or west because of road closures and east takes me straight into the North Sea! Ho hum, have all supplies we need, just hoping power doesn’t go although we do have camping stove and light and small 750w generator. Weather is horrendous.

OldMeg Thu 01-Mar-18 11:52:27

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Katek Thu 01-Mar-18 11:31:53

Lol Nelliem, I shan’t-certainly not without a survival suit and water wings!

petra Thu 01-Mar-18 10:55:32

This is the boat I was living on in the early 80s.
No running water and no mains electricity. And people say us southerners are softies grin

Marydoll Thu 01-Mar-18 10:33:46

Lemongrove grin
I was wearing my white stilettos, but lost them in the snow and couldn't see them.

NonnaW Thu 01-Mar-18 10:05:28

Quite thick snow here, though not actually snowed in. Just not going anywhere other than taking the dogs for a quick walk. According to my phone the temperature here this morning was -4 but with wind chill would feel more like -12. Thanks DH for doing this mornings dog walk, even though he slipped and fell yesterday resulting in a bloody nose but thankfully no more serious injury.

Moocow Thu 01-Mar-18 09:30:03

Strange less snow than before, but underfoot it really is treacherous. Guess it's the minus temperatures causing the hazard. Don't want to fall so just done the vital bits though i guess black tea wouldn't do me any harm really!

Katek Thu 01-Mar-18 09:20:25

I do ElaineI along with little hats of varying sizes. My friend had a micro preemie baby girl at 25 weeks weighing only 1lb 3oz and I’ve been making them ever since. That baby is about to turn 5 and start school......fantastic treatment/support from the neonatal unit has made this possible.

Agus Thu 01-Mar-18 09:08:08

Travel plans for me scuppered as I have just heard the A9 is closed and people have been stranded for 14 hours.

I had planned to drive from Perthshire home to Glasgow for a dental appointment then return back up again. It’s not happening!

Nothing else for it, I have a book on the go, knitting and ingredients to make a few fat balls for our bird restaurant grin

Harris27 Thu 01-Mar-18 08:46:01

Cold north east .my dear mil 's funeral yesterday and the cars weren't going to be able to get up the street so the guys if the street all hit their shovels out and started digging ! It was heartwarming and my mil would of approved so much of that Christian behaviour. We did manage to get to the cream but not many could return afterwards but she's up above now and at peace.❤️

ElaineI Wed 28-Feb-18 23:45:33

Katek my DD makes these octopuses too. DGS was born at 31 weeks and calmed with the octopus. The neonatal nurse gave her the pattern and she has made them since. DGD has one too though she was born at 37 weeks but in neonatal as DD had sepsis. They have been comforting to both DGC and all her friend's babies as well. Do you make these for neonatal units?

harrigran Wed 28-Feb-18 23:43:28

There is about 20-30cm of snow here just inland of the north east coast, there are no schools open and there are no buses running.
I am going to a funeral tomorrow but think it will be a bit iffy at the graveside.

Nelliemoser Wed 28-Feb-18 23:14:04

Looking at some TV stuff about this awful weather, (Cheshire has so far got away lightly ) I can fully see the point about "is your journey really necessary."

Once one vehicle starts to slide or whatever, this affects all other vehicles and everyone ends up stuck.
We are not used to this weather and the extreme cold has made it worse.
Do takecare KateK Don't go east.
I guessed Gillybob would be in a similar situation up in the north east.

Maggiemaybe Wed 28-Feb-18 22:52:52

We're not snowed in, but have lots of snow. I can't do without fresh air so went for a walk at lunchtime and it was lovely to plant my fake Uggs where no man - or woman, or dog - had set foot all day. Came home all aglow with a very attractive bright red nose and rosy cheeks. I was supposed to be hosting my reading group tonight, but one by one they all dropped out at the last minute. DH had already been banished to the pub to watch football, so I have spent the evening all dressed up and nowhere to go, scoffing the snacks I'd put out for 8 people, including the caloric chocolate crunch I made earlier. I've left some for DH and resisted the wine. smile

BlueBelle Wed 28-Feb-18 22:36:24

I m in the east just by the sea and it’s as cold as I can ever imagine, it’s been snowing on and off all day all schools closed, buses and trains off and roads shut in places lorries couldn’t go up the slight inclines, lots of jack knifing and skidded vehicles
I went to work it’s only down the road Daughter walked about two miles to get to her work My other daughter is snowed in in Ireland and it rarely if ever snows there
I too, like other posters, have a hair cut day tomorrow

gillybob Wed 28-Feb-18 22:23:31

Apparently (according to DH) I wished this weather on us when I asked for posh wellies for Christmas. Santa Claus did his bit, but I have been moaning I never got chance to try them out . Be careful what you wish for. Sorry folks.

hildajenniJ Wed 28-Feb-18 22:18:28

Yes lemongrove, they love a night walk and had a great time creating lots of footprints/channels in the snow around our house. The young don't feel the cold.

lemongrove Wed 28-Feb-18 21:36:51

They breed ‘em hard where you live hilda......your DD and DGD were just out for a walk?grin
I have leather boots but for ‘real snow’ you must have wellies, and I will definitely buy some for next year ( I say that every year!)

hildajenniJ Wed 28-Feb-18 20:42:10

lemongrove, I wish I had Wellington boots too. The only boots I possess have multi coloured fabric from foot to knee. Not suitable for this weather.

hildajenniJ Wed 28-Feb-18 20:36:37

The snow reaches to my knees and a little bit over in places. When DD took DGS age 5 to Sainsbury's this afternoon the snow reached his waist! He wasn't impressed. We had a visit this evening from DD and the three older GC who were just out for a walk. Snow had invaded GS age 7's Welly boots. His sock was wet so he went off home again wearing one of my odd socks with his wet one in his pocket.

grannyactivist Wed 28-Feb-18 20:29:25

No snow yet in my corner of heaven Devon. No doubt it will come. grin

lemongrove Wed 28-Feb-18 20:21:00

I wish I had bought wellies now.

lemongrove Wed 28-Feb-18 20:19:59

Nothing much here today, some flurries, but maybe more will come down on Thursday.
Marydoll the snow was up to your knees you say?That’s because, when you take off your stilettos you are only 3 foot six! ?

morethan2 Wed 28-Feb-18 20:03:39

Our main road is clear but the roads in the estate /village are lethal. There are no buses so I suppose we are technically snowed in. I was meant to meet a friend tomorrow but she’s cancelled and I don’t blame her. I think in these conditions unless you absolutely need to go out you should stay in. I did go out for a walk around the orchard this morning and it was lovely, crisp and sharp cold. Funnily enough my asthma was ok normally it reacts to bad weather. Apart from making soup, a curry and clearing the snow we’ve done nothing except watch a few dvd’s. I’ve enjoyed it. I hope all of you from Scotland are prepared and able to hunker down because I’ve heared your in for a very bad time. Where ever you are keep safe and warm.

Oopsadaisy12 Wed 28-Feb-18 18:50:04

Whitewave, hat, gloves, scarf, sunglasses cos of the wind, fleece, waxed jacket, I looked like the Michelin Man! So wrapped up I had a job to get my snow boots on! DH is hoping to go to Essex early tomorrow morning, wonder if he will get there? Snow hasn’t really happened here, just off and on, but it’s very windy out there and snow is forecast tomorrow, but not the Beast From The East, our is Storm Emma coming up from France, well we shall see, ooo la la..

Luckygirl Wed 28-Feb-18 18:12:26

Minus 5 here on Welsh border - several wild flurries of snow and lots forecast overnight and tomorrow. It is very pretty!