MJ Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 oh look the whole country's at a standstill because london had a wee bit o snow."There's up to a foot of snow forecast in some areas and 12inches in others..." on ITV this morning, apparently -1 to -4 is now apparently absolute freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I wonder how the transport systems in the rest of europe are doing ? Probably business as usual.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Apparently not one bus is running in London right now. In Aberdeen it would take the four horsemen of the apocalypse riding down Kincorth Brae to stop the bus drivers and even then they would probably try to overcharge them for a run to King Street. I did get sent a cracking joke about England and snow but the politically correct beaks would have me hung drawn and quartered for repeating it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yep London at a complete standstill. Oh dear. Not wanting to tempt fate but hey look outside everybody. I know where it rather be! Far nicer to look at here anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I wonder how the transport systems in the rest of europe are doing ? Probably business as usual.... I think it's fair to say the rest of Europe's coping. The schools don't close here until it hits -20. It's only a mere -13 at the moment according to the thermometer on the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splodger Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 London is indeed halted. No public busses running, trains and tube severely disrupted and nearly all schools closed, which my sister (teacher) and niece are loving. Very pathetic as it's not that cold and only about 6 inch if that where i am, but we are southern softies so there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamnSaxon Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Nottingham squelching on more or less as usual, but a bit slower. Perhaps a couple of inches overnight, though the city's always warmer than the country. Roads with usual cold black slush covering ... yep, I think I'd rather be watching the scenery in Shetland ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man of kent Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well, well, well, Kent has a bit of snow and London too, panic, panic, and panic. Tesco's, Sainbury's and Morrisons have all had a busy weekend due to someone saying snow is on the way. You have to laugh, its really funny to watch how rational human beings can become totally crazy buying milk, bread - and toilet rolls(????) At the mere thought of snow coming. Its 20 years since they got the last decent amount of snow and yet they still panic every time. We have had some of the worst of it so far and I doubt if it measures more than 4 inches. Its still snowing but the roads are fairly clear. We wouldnt have got a half day off school if it was in Shetland, all the schools are closed down here. Why???? Its good to have a laugh at them. I keep telling the locals that we wouldnt even mention it if it was back home -winds em up a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Most of the councils down south, have sold off most of there Gritting lorries, because they have been told due to Global warming, there won't be any more snow, only Palms and Grape vines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Its 20 years since they got the last decent amount of snow and yet they still panic every time. I can't speak for the Kentish people, but I live in central(ish) London, and I'm not seeing any evidence of panic around here.The news media certainly get a bit hysterical, but I'd say the locals are rather enjoying it. And the kids are absolutely loving it! We wouldnt have got a half day off school if it was in Shetland, all the schools are closed down here. Why???? Dunno, but, to be fair, the BBC says a lot of schools in southern scotland are closed too. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/7864392.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groilick Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 We had a similar snowfall in Shetland about 13 years ago - the SIC Convenor and CE panicked, lost the plot and issued a state of emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 London and Paris were on the news over here this evening and I must say they were a source of some amusement. -20 forecast here for tonight (possibly nearer -30 out of town). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Beautiful frosty morn temp here minus3, snow on Ronas Hill, and clear ,no wind, but Shetland is frost free and cloudier South of Brae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeksy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 We had a similar snowfall in Shetland about 13 years ago - the SIC Convenor and CE panicked, lost the plot and issued a state of emergency. Not true - that is what was reported, but it is a fallacy. The SIC implemented their emergency plan, but it was misquoted in the media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellsbells Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote="man of kent" You have to laugh, its really funny to watch how rational human beings can become totally crazy buying milk, bread - and toilet rolls(????) At the mere thought of snow coming. Yeah that happens here if the boats are in danger of not running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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