Wendbert Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Wendy the A4 at Chilvester Hill is closed both ways at Calne according to the travel website. Hmmm... thats worrying! BBC saying "A4 Wiltshire - Chilvester Hill closed both ways due to ice and burst water main at Calne , in Calne. Diversion in operation - via a3102 to Sandy Lane and then the A342 to Chippenham" so in theory, that could mean it's the other side of the hill from the Studley crossroads..... Was going to wait until 9am before trying to get in so will do that & phone work and see if anyone has gone that way Or go the long way, via Mile Elm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Right, I've had enough! Bloody hate bloody snow and bloody cold and bloody ice etc. Anyone want to join me in having mass "go away snow" thoughts? Anyone else wonder why the telly news is "it's very cold and there's a lot of snow". Do they think we haven't noticed? Rant, rant, moan, mutter, mumble.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanrossscot Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sigh, guess I'd better go to work today - no more snow fallen although all is frozen. Quite enjoyed my lazy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Morning - today is my first day back at work since before Christmas  Luckily I work from home, so don't have to drive anywhere.  So far this morning two cars have had to be dug out of the snow in our cul de sac.  Both have returned to their driveways, rather than trying to venture any further.  We live at the end of a very long dead-end road, that has a hill at the other end, which makes getting out to the more travelled routes very difficult. The neighbours have built a giant snowman in their front garden - its up to about the level of the second story windows - will try to get a picture later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 morning bloody freezin innit dogs are much less happy now the snows crunchy instead of fluffy except pumpkin who thinks fast cornering on the field and flinging snow all over rudy is great fun. the others are all picking up their feet really high as if they have stood in something unmentionable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemstone Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Morning Lovely pic of Wispa RMF My feet are cold and my favourite socks are in the tumble dryer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Rob is currently trying to dig our car out he wants to try and make a run to the vet to get Nog's dressing changed as they are forecasting more snow this afternoon it doesn't look like I'll be going with him as a) I haven't spent 2 winters in the Falklands so clearly am not as well equipped to deal with snow as him b) apparently it's a very special type of job called "mans work" and c) he wants me to stay here to coordinate/organise any rescue efforts should they be needed - can't say I am in the least bit bothered at staying home - but don't tell him that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Right, I've had enough! Bloody hate bloody snow and bloody cold and bloody ice etc. Anyone want to join me in having mass "go away snow" thoughts? Anyone else wonder why the telly news is "it's very cold and there's a lot of snow". Do they think we haven't noticed? Rant, rant, moan, mutter, mumble.... YES !!!!! I'm sick to the back teeth of bloody snow, most of our walks are either cut off or to treacherous to use, my hens hate it, Daisy hates it, I haven't seen any grass since Christmas, and the news !....well, you'd think it only matters if snow falls in England, we've had this snow for ages and not a dickie on the news, one bloody flake falls in England and it's a bloody disaster with special reports bloody media I had a dream about Cesar Milan last night he was coming to see my dogs, he arrived with a female assistant who did my dishes, I was living in a flat and when I looked out the window there were wild turkey's running about on the road and a bus nearly hit one, then he alpha rolled Daisy, and then he started crying because his wife had left him....now what the hell was that all about !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted January 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Will join you in Go Away Snow thoughts. We are OK, fairly well stocked up, on a main-ish road, but I keep thinking of all the people who are really struggling. Travel safely, Rob and Nog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 there are 200 men banging drums and letting off fire crackers ( I hope its fire crackers and not fire arms ! ) outside our building in support of General Fonseka the upcoming presdential election politics are not boring here at all ! hope you are all well and safe with the adverse weather Sam x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Came downstairs to a very cold room this morning,guess who forgot to turn on the new oil filled radiator she'd expressly made a trip to Tesco for Immediately checked the water and thankfully it's OK.No problem walking to work yesterday,bit more scary walking home in the dark as I stupidly forgot a torch and it's a country lane but with some lighting,then walking the Ds afterwards my feet came out from under me and I landed flat on my back,no damage done as it was literally flat.Will walk to work again today as I doubt I'd get the car out of the car park let alone the Close and up the hill at the end of lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Got to work an hour ago, the main road was open again after being heavily gritted following the burst water main. All very pretty here in the sun and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobleronie Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Morning Fabulous photo of Wispa Side roads here are lethal, Kenny spent 1/2 hour helping out 4 drivers who got their cars stuck Waiting to see how many more people I have to put up tonight coz they can't get home, it was the Accountant last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Morning Am frozen. Have just got back home after getting stuck. Got part way to work this time. I can't even attempt to walk to work even if I did feel energetic for the 7 miles + trip as most has no pavements and no lights. Country lanes and a toll bridge. Not good as there is tons to do at work. Hope my boss is still understanding. Celeste is must be miserable for you Stunning pic of Wispa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanrossscot Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Boring journey in - the was a snowman on the way who was hitch-hiking to 'somewhere cold' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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