PJ of Hildisvik Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I found it very amusung yesterday that the Scot Gov asked Shetland if it could hand back some road salt cos they are short of the stuff. Bloody cheek considering we probably won't get anymore this winter, and only have at best 15 days to grit light icing or 8 days for Snow. We usually get our heaviest snow in March in to April, so looks like we are knackered then.We will be using just grit instead it seems And i found it ironic this morning on radio Orkney that they were gloating at the "praise" heaped on them by the Scot Gov for giving them some of their salt and portraying how councils can work together in times of need Seems we are not popular then..GOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoogler Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Pretty pathetic attitude PJ. What's wrong with helping out others. We have had sod all snow compared to other parts of Scotland. Why do you think we can't get any more road salt in say a few weeks time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Im only concerned about the roads in Shetland , not Glasgow or the footpaths outside the Scottish Parliament Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoogler Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Oh, that's alright then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 You got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoogler Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 [***mod edit - personal comment removed***] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ of Hildisvik Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I can't be bothered to get into a pathetic name calling contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I can't be bothered to get into a pathetic name calling contest Oh I don't know better get your witty reposte in before the mods lock the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoogler Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Sorry about the name calling but your attitude is not good and hey, did you not want to hear views on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 We should tell them we cant afford to send any salt back as the fuel prices here are too high.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I removed the name-calling, to be fair. The thing I totally fail to understand, nationally, about this whole subject is why are all these reporters standing on icy roads claiming 'disaster' and appeals going out for salt to be sent back and not once, anywhere, ever, have I seen anybody say "use snow chains or studs, it works for the rest of the civilised world". It would, of course, be the end of many a news item, but why are the police and authorities not encouraging their use? There are other countries with far more snow where it is an offence NOT to have them. Even here (UK) a member of my family bought a set on the off-chance in one of the worst affected areas and sure enough got stuck, put on the chains and drove off without further drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRover S2a Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Could have done with them clearing some of the pathways outside of the Lerwick area. The path to our local shop has been a death trap since the snow first came down. A lot of local residents using the shop have no option other than to walk there, or detour on to the main road which has no pavement and icy roads. Its a skating rink down its entire length, challenge enough for the able and fit a nightmare for those with small kids or the elderly. A quad distributing grit down the path would have helped but absolutely nothing done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRover S2a Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 ^^ well said.After moving up here we bught a set of snow chains and carry them when this weather kicks in. Haven't needed them yet, but glad to know I can lay my hands on them in need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodeyn Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 If the shop owners had any concern fir their customers then surely it would not have been too much hard work to grab a shovel and clear the paths themselves. Maybe if it's private property then it's not the job of the council to salt or grit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joenorth Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 In support of Njugle, what you've got on the wheels of your vehicle can make a massive difference. While it's difficult to get the old-style metal studded tyres nowadays, a decent set of snow tyres are a big help. Snow chains will give you huge amounts of grip in severe conditions, but will shake your car to pieces in conditions of light snow/ice when you can drive at any sort of decent speed, so potentially lots of grovelling around in the snow to put them on and take them off is required. I would second the statement that the use of snow tyres should be actively promoted. Also, many people are simply crap at driving in snow and on ice, which, of course, need different driving techniques. Advanced driving courses in this neck of the woods should include instruction on these. Lastly, if you're not confident/competent in these conditions, you should stay at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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