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Author:  Mimi [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:14 ]
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My neighbour’s husband works in the Apple store in Birmingham. He was due in at 10:30 so set off at 8:30 to wait for the bus. No buses came, so he set off walking towards town as the website said they were still running. Not quite sure why he did this as it’s the opposite direction to Birmingham. Anyway, after walking 50 minutes he arrived at the bus station. Eventually a bus set off and got stuck about 300 yards from the station. After they freed traffic he carried on. It took him just past his house before the main road being blocked off as it’s no longer passable, so all buses were suspended. He was just about 50 yards from my house. Back to where he started over two hours earlier.

Author:  Grim... [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 12:17 ]
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TheVision wrote:
Loads of snow here and it's still coming. I was supposed to be going to Manchester this evening to see Hanson but I reckon I'm going to have to give it a miss. Annoying.

Maybe they'll come to you?

Author:  devilman [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 13:00 ]
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Mimi wrote:
My neighbour’s husband works in the Apple store in Birmingham. He was due in at 10:30 so set off at 8:30 to wait for the bus. No buses came, so he set off walking towards town as the website said they were still running. Not quite sure why he did this as it’s the opposite direction to Birmingham. Anyway, after walking 50 minutes he arrived at the bus station. Eventually a bus set off and got stuck about 300 yards from the station. After they freed traffic he carried on. It took him just past his house before the main road being blocked off as it’s no longer passable, so all buses were suspended. He was just about 50 yards from my house. Back to where he started over two hours earlier.


A friend of mine went to Dublin for the weekend and she's now stuck there as Birmingham Airport have now suspended all flights :)

Here, yesterday's snow had disappeared by the evening, only to be replaced by more overnight, so today's post office trip was a little treacherous, but at least I can put my feet up now.

Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 13:10 ]
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A friend posted pictures from the M40 heading towards London saying that it was very slow but his car was coping fine. Twenty minutes later there was a further update from a ditch by the side of the M40.

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 13:12 ]
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Oh goodness, are they ok?

My mother’s husband is stuck at Junction 3 of the M1 on the way to work and she said there’s barely an inch of snow there.

Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 13:22 ]
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Yep, he’s fine and there doesn’t look to be much damage but he’s not getting out without some help.

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 13:34 ]
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Birmingham Airport has suspended all flights? Ruh-roh

Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:06 ]
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And all bus services in the midlands are suspended.

Author:  Dr Zoidberg [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:08 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Yep, he’s fine and there doesn’t look to be much damage but he’s not getting out without some help.


A passing land rover extracted him and he’s on his way.

Author:  BikNorton [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:12 ]
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Not going anywhere - still coming down hard.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R2mStdpncrCqxskJ2

Author:  Curiosity [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:24 ]
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I got to Stafford station fine, but my train just went from ‘On Time’ to ‘Delayed’.

:uhoh:

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:24 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Dr Zoidberg wrote:
Yep, he’s fine and there doesn’t look to be much damage but he’s not getting out without some help.


A passing land rover extracted him and he’s on his way.

Good people doing good things. I think Grim... has helped people like this at times and it warms my heart.

Author:  Curiosity [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:27 ]
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Curiosity wrote:
I got to Stafford station fine, but my train just went from ‘On Time’ to ‘Delayed’.

:uhoh:


And now it is cancelled

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:34 ]
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Our flight is on time at the moment but God knows what will happen closer to the time.

Author:  krazywookie [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 14:49 ]
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Warhead wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
krazywookie wrote:
Just popped out to get your ears lowered? Sounds like something that deserves more fan fare...

He means a haircut.


Dat’s right.

I have now had this explained to me. Never heard it before.

Snoes are minimal here but the burn through town is half frozen. "It's too cold for snow"

Author:  MaliA [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 15:04 ]
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Live from the scene! I have an apple to eat whilst I wait for child in car to wake up.

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 15:53 ]
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Our flight to Brum is still on, amazingly. Fingers crossed it stays that way!

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 15:59 ]
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krazywookie wrote:
Warhead wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
krazywookie wrote:
Just popped out to get your ears lowered? Sounds like something that deserves more fan fare...

He means a haircut.


Dat’s right.

I have now had this explained to me. Never heard it before.

Snoes are minimal here but the burn through town is half frozen. "It's too cold for snow"


... Wookie... (!)

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 17:53 ]
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Flight cancelled as soon as we walk into the airport because of course.

Author:  DavPaz [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 18:09 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Flight cancelled as soon as we walk into the airport because of course.

Boo! Have they offered an alternative?

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 18:19 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
Flight cancelled as soon as we walk into the airport because of course.

Boo! Have they offered an alternative?

No information yet. "Come back in 30 mins"

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 18:33 ]
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Ich bin ein Berliner now I guess

Author:  krazywookie [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 18:35 ]
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Mimi wrote:
krazywookie wrote:
Warhead wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
krazywookie wrote:
Just popped out to get your ears lowered? Sounds like something that deserves more fan fare...

He means a haircut.


Dat’s right.

I have now had this explained to me. Never heard it before.

Snoes are minimal here but the burn through town is half frozen. "It's too cold for snow"


... Wookie... (!)

Author:  flis [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 18:51 ]
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Our flight is one of the few that's actually going from City. However, our actual flights were booked to go from Gatwick...

So, erm. Yeah, should've read that ticket I guess.

Booked the flight I thought I was on with BA online while we stood in the check-in queue. Thank god for 4G, eh?

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 19:42 ]
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Nothing is happening. We've decided to book our own hotel. Both flights tomorrow are already overbooked so looks like we're here till Tuesday unless they put extra on.

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 21:42 ]
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krazywookie wrote:
Mimi wrote:
krazywookie wrote:
Warhead wrote:
DavPaz wrote:
krazywookie wrote:
Just popped out to get your ears lowered? Sounds like something that deserves more fan fare...

He means a haircut.


Dat’s right.

I have now had this explained to me. Never heard it before.

Snoes are minimal here but the burn through town is half frozen. "It's too cold for snow"


... Wookie... (!)


Brrrr. I once saw the sea freeze in wave foam shapes a few years ago. I didn’t even realise that was possible on UK shores.

Russell and a neighbour did a good couple of hours work today.

Author:  Mimi [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 21:43 ]
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They were at the back end of the drive when I looked out s bit later and saw this.

Shhh... nobody tell them they’ve borrowed Sisyphus’s snow shovels.

Author:  Cras [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 21:51 ]
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Neighbourhood strife as 30C's kids write in the snow on 30B's lawn:

Author:  DavPaz [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 22:00 ]
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Ha! Brilliant!

Author:  myp [ Sun Dec 10, 2017 22:49 ]
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Berlin has finally brung the snö.

Author:  Warhead [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:14 ]
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Up to now, still no snow on the ground here in South Manchester.

Author:  asfish [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:21 ]
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Forecast for today is snow, its wet and not sticking more like slush, supposed to get warmer and vanish around 1pm

Had nothing but rain all weekend.

Had HR on to me last night as they didn't have the permissions to send to site wide email distribution lists, so I had to send an email saying if people had snow they should use their judgement in deciding to drive to work.

Author:  Hearthly [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 8:54 ]
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Slow drive into work this morning over the coast, it's amazing how different the snow fall has been in just a 16 mile drive (very little in Ramsey, yet Onchan got some serious snowfall).

The mountain webcams give a good idea as to why the mountain road remains closed..... (There's supposed to be a road there.)

https://www.gov.im/webcams/bungalow-a18-north/

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Author:  DBSnappa [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:39 ]
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I drove back from Cardiff yesterday lunchtime in the snow. Nothing to report.

Author:  Cras [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:39 ]
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Keep us updated

Author:  DBSnappa [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:40 ]
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Well, I made it home just fine. And in less time than it took to go there on Friday lunchtime. Go figure.

Author:  myp [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:20 ]
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Managed to get on tonight's flight. Let's see how delayed it is. This morning's was delayed by 3hrs.

Author:  MaliA [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:32 ]
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Do EU comp rules apply?

Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:37 ]
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MaliA wrote:
Do EU comp rules apply?


Yes!

I haven’t done one of these yet. If you want me Myp?

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:39 ]
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All winnings are yours*
*Only 50% commission charge, and a £20k upfront fee

Author:  Satsuma [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:44 ]
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Most people do a % deduction from damages. Usually around 25-30% but I’d sort him out, init.

... cause I’m cheap.

And not a scumbag. Natch.

Author:  ApplePieOfDestiny [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:44 ]
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Eu rules don’t apply to weather.

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:44 ]
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YES! Taking back control!

Author:  myp [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 13:55 ]
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Satsuma wrote:
MaliA wrote:
Do EU comp rules apply?


Yes!

I haven’t done one of these yet. If you want me Myp?

I have no idea what "it" is, but sure.

Author:  Jem [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 14:31 ]
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We had shit tons of snow. Don't think I've ever seen this much before :D

Author:  Warhead [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 17:29 ]
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That's better than tons of shit snow.

Just a light dusting in Cheshire this morning, still none in Manchester

Image

Author:  BikNorton [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 19:23 ]
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We and a neighbour cleared our bit of the lane today. An Amazon driver then dropped off a couple of Blu-rays.

I and the neighbour then spent going on an hour digging and pushing him and his BMW back up the lane.

He was grateful but I just thought that if we'd not bothered he would've thought 'ha, no'. No way I was leaving him stranded.

I'm not hopeful of getting my bigger BMW with wider wheels out tomorrow, especially as later on Helen went to take video to show her work (who have been idiots about it) and it was already more heavily frozen further up.

We're forecast -11 tonight.

I reckon I'd get Helen's mx5 out (LSD) but mine is boxing it in.

Author:  Bobbyaro [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 19:35 ]
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I could barely get the car on the drive this evening. Or rather, I couldn't get up the hill sufficiently to reverse on.

This may be a silly question, but when manoeuvring like that, am I better with or without traction control? I drive an automatic so can not select any gear other than first in this situation.

Author:  myp [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 19:47 ]
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You have no way of selecting gears? Mine is auto and I can do that. Check your manual!

Also check to see if you have a winter mode.

Author:  BikNorton [ Mon Dec 11, 2017 19:55 ]
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Depends on the transmission or manufacturer I guess.

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