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petitpois Fri 04-Mar-16 12:47:08

Without wanting to rub anyone's nose in it, it's gloriously sunny and blue skies where I am. I can't quite believe that some of the country is knee-deep in snow!

Greyduster Fri 04-Mar-16 13:09:59

We're all fine. It's only just above our knees, so no need to worry yet! We've been stitched into our clothing since the end of October and we'll just wrap our feet in newspaper, rub on the goose grease, and wait for the Summer! ?.

Elrel Fri 04-Mar-16 13:10:14

Started off lovely and sunny in Brum, now clouded over.

petitpois Fri 04-Mar-16 13:12:43

Relieved to hear that Greyduster wink

MamaCaz Fri 04-Mar-16 13:17:46

Greyduster: grin grin grin

annsixty Fri 04-Mar-16 13:29:36

I hope you have the stiff brown paper under the vest and the liberty bodice * Greyduster*.. We have about 4 inches now and half an hour ago we had an urgent knocking on the door my S's car had slid down our slightly sloping drive and was half way across the road. Hand brake was fully on, must have been impacted snow .

Charleygirl Fri 04-Mar-16 13:34:45

OMG annsixty that must have been an awful fright, luckily there were no accidents.

The sun has been shining in NW London for hours but it is a tad nippy. Too soon for bikini and coffee in the garden- maybe next week.

Lona Fri 04-Mar-16 13:35:06

Blimey Ann 4"? We only have about an inch!
I'm hoping it melts quickly as I'm babysitting tonight at my son's house. Hope you got son's car sorted safely.

tanith Fri 04-Mar-16 13:37:58

No snow here its been very sunny for a nice walk this morning, I wouldn't mind a little bit of snow we've only had a sprinkle this Winter so far. (maybe I should be careful what I wish for) wink
I hope its not too bad for those of you who have it , stay safe.

annsixty Fri 04-Mar-16 13:41:54

Still heavy here Lona we really do have micro climates in this country. Car was fine and the drive is now cleared and gritted.

Greyduster Fri 04-Mar-16 13:47:08

annsixty exactly the same thing happened to me a few years ago. I stood there with my mouth open as my car started to slide backwards down DD's drive. Fortunately, her quick thinking neighbour managed to stick two large stones off his rockery behind the back wheels before it reached he road. Scary stuff!

NanaandGrampy Fri 04-Mar-16 13:56:49

Its so sunny and amazingly warm I actually took the dog out for a walk around the country park. It was lovely and I have proof wink

I was looking for a shot for my photography competition .

Teetime Fri 04-Mar-16 14:04:20

Nothing here in the East Midlands but bitterly cold.

ninathenana Fri 04-Mar-16 14:20:08

Beautiful day in Kent 9c in the car. I walk from car to shop at Asda with just a thin jersey top on....... and skirt n undies of course.
I hope the North doesn't get too bad for you all and for DD driving down from Edinburgh.

NanaandGrampy Fri 04-Mar-16 14:23:04

Nina that actually made me laugh out loud.... glad to know you're not streaking in Asda !!

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 04-Mar-16 14:29:02

I like that middle picture NanaandGrampy. Lovely.

I actually had twenty minutes lying down my garden bench in the sun this morning. All I needed was a bowl of cherries and Summer would have been back. sunshine

Sorry about the snow up North. Although a nice fire could be quite cozy. smile

hildajenniJ Fri 04-Mar-16 14:42:01

No snow in Northumberland either. We've had plenty of rain though. Bit disappointing really!?

petra Fri 04-Mar-16 14:43:40

I've just had to move from the conservatory to the lounge because of the heat. We could have had lunch in the garden, it's that warm.

aprilgrace Fri 04-Mar-16 16:33:40

And still snowing!

Lona Fri 04-Mar-16 16:47:59

It's stopped here now and the road is clear but if it freezes tonight it will be very slippy!

ninathenana Fri 04-Mar-16 17:06:23

N&G I'd empty the flippin shop ?

mcem Fri 04-Mar-16 17:28:37

No snow in Angus. Crisp and sunny all day but getting colder as sun is just starting to go down. Wonder if we'll have snow tomorrow. GCs here but no wellies!

BBbevan Fri 04-Mar-16 17:43:51

Lovely sunny day ,all day. Went to St.Albans , beautiful

Pittcity Fri 04-Mar-16 17:48:46

Sunglasses and no coat here today!

suzied Fri 04-Mar-16 17:53:09

Dried all my washing in the garden today