Guest 693- Registered: 12 Nov 2009
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9 January 2010
07:3136895I've just been out with the dog this morning; the easterly wind that has sprung up overnight really is bitterly cold, very strong and cuts through you like a knife. If you don't have to go out today, don't; if you absolutely have to, put on extra layers. I've never known it so cold.
I imagine the wind must come directly from the Russian Steppes; all I know is that I was frozen solid in the Urals area.
True friends stab you in the front.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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9 January 2010
08:0436896Thanks for that Andy. you gotta keep your Urals warm matey.
My daughter is just about to leave for work, has to walk all the way to the back of river from Balfour rd, don't envy her.
Lots more snow forecast for this afternoon and tonight.
Stay safe and warm forumites.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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9 January 2010
09:0236899Thanks for the tip guys about the extra cold conditions out there today. Have to go out myself alas, but its just for a minimum time and then will follow advice and get back indoors soon as.. no sir, we dont want jack frost nipping at our Urals!
9 January 2010
09:0936900Your Balkans are also a bit vulnerable at this time of the year, guys.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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9 January 2010
09:1336901We have to drive into London as we have friends over from the USA that we are taking to the British Museum. We had more snow overnight here in Essex but London doesn't seem as bad. Won't be leaving it to late to get back home though.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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9 January 2010
09:1536903Stop it Bern.
Just the thought of it gives me the Chinooks.
Sitting here at the pooter and the flag at the bottom of the garden is not getting any rest today and its snowing again. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Brian Dixon
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9 January 2010
09:1536904it sounds like this great country has moved a few hundread miles in a north eastery direction,with the mention of urals and balkens.does this mean that we have walk up the stepps.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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9 January 2010
09:1736906And just to think guys and gals, this is all down to global warming.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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9 January 2010
09:1736907The Ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in.
Engines stop running, the wheat's growing thin.
From 'London's calling' by The Clash.
Guest 650- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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9 January 2010
10:4536914Up here today we have a clear blue sky, bright sun, and no breeze at all. Odd!
9 January 2010
10:5036915BBBBRrrrrrr it is freezing cold out there - I got to go and get supplies, running out of milk, bread, fresh veg - will have to brace the weather, - I not even attempting to go skiing in my car down this hill - I hope I survive without injury
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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9 January 2010
12:2636929I've finally got round to removing the outside lights, Jeez those stepps are slippery in that wind, I've got to pop down the hill to get some essentials, glad I've got some good hiking boots
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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9 January 2010
12:3436931Well I have ventured as far as my driveway to rescue the uncollected rubbish .It is so slippery I cannot risk going up the hill to catch the bus .Hopefully my younger son will be here soon .I gather our local Coop is running short of supplies .
He maybe able to get me some more milk and potatoes .The soup is still here .Nigel did not want it .Maybe the whiskey of which I have of plenty would be more appealing .Now you chaps stop the rush
9 January 2010
13:0336933Sue - if it's Jamesons I might be first in the queue!!
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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9 January 2010
13:1936934Sadly not Bern .You cant beat a good Irish Whisky.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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9 January 2010
13:5136937Sue I have told you if you need anything just gave me a call.Again when it has stop snowing I will be out again Vic M
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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9 January 2010
15:3736948Went to work this morning at 04.45, the Sandwich road being passable and again, the Jubilee Way okay on both carriageways, apart from snow blown across it from the field`s. I think the lorry driver`s have taken heed, as I`ve hardly seen any either side of the A2 or M20 all week.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
9 January 2010
17:1536953Here in the south west of france it has been snowing since last night, about 3 or4 inches already. Only the main roads are salted so I have put the chains on the car to go into town. We are much less prepared for the snow than you in the UK and there are already a few cars that have slid off the road. Luckily it is saturday and most people can stay at home. It is forcast to keep snowing until sunday night so i don't know how much will fall.
I am hoping that it will be clear by the end of january as I am planning to come back to dover ( hopefully to go to the winter ale festival in february. Maybe see you there.)
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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9 January 2010
17:2636954I spotted whilst out wif the wife in marks and sparks a very important man causing mayhem at the tills.
He shook me hand, and went on his way back to his house.
will he identify himself?
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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9 January 2010
17:5236957 lol! Keef Ive made reference to this major meeting of great minds on the frontpage! I also saw that young Brian Dixon fella who has one heck of a flu bug, coughing and wheezing all over the place.
Yes best for people to stay home at the moment...wot with ice and flu bugs and guys waylaying a chap in Marks and Spencer while he's getting his Pot Noodles!lol