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Golden Lady
24-09-2012, 12:37
Rainy days and Mondays...:rain:
Hissing down! Cold! Blowing a gale! Winter is here.
It's lovely and sunny here in California :) Got a bit chilly walking around this evening though.
Ooooo you lucky thing Lizzim.
Worst ever journey to work this morning - never in 25 years of living in South Wales, have I seen so much water on the roads. It would have been all too easy to aqua plane............
Sallydaisy
25-09-2012, 09:29
The day has started sunny so the washing is out to dry 'cos it's so windy it should be done in about 30mins if it hasn't blown away by then!
http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hurricanesmiley.gif
Looks as though we'll escape the wet weather today so the WM is on with load 2.
Pretty breezy but dry and bright at the moment.
Sallydaisy
11-10-2012, 06:52
Hope everyone in Scotland has their waterproofs at the ready?
From the BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-19905357)this morning:
Drivers warned of torrential rain
Drivers are being warned to take extra care with torrential downpours forecast on Thursday and Friday. The Met Office has issued an 'amber' (Be Prepared) warning for Friday in the north east of Scotland, including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
There is the potential for almost a month's average rainfall in these areas over a 24 to 48-hour period, with about 8cm (3in) possible locally. The rain will affect most of the country on Thursday.
It is likely to be heaviest across Dumfries & Galloway, Argyll & Bute, Stirling, Perthshire and the southern Highlands, with the potential for localised flooding and travel disruption. A 'yellow' alert is also currently in place for Friday for Orkney, east Highlands, Tayside, Fife, Strathclyde, Edinburgh and parts of the Lothians.
"Persistent and heavy rain will move slowly eastwards across Scotland during Thursday becoming slow-moving across north east Scotland on Friday. This rain may then persist in the north east for a good part of Saturday." He added: "At the moment the Met office have indicated that the heaviest rainfall will be across Aberdeenshire however other neighbouring areas including Moray, Caithness and Sutherland, Dundee and Angus and parts of Easter Ross could also be at an increased risk of flooding. "Therefore we are currently expecting the worst of any flooding impact to be focused in the Aberdeenshire area later on Friday and into Saturday.
supergran
12-10-2012, 14:39
Had a lovely morning though I was glued to Andy's match. Then it rained and now it is a glorious sunny day.
I have never before seen as much water as I did today.
hfwardhouse
12-10-2012, 18:05
Really Hawk? I think I've seen quite a bit more but it hasn't stopped falling since last night .... not particularly good for the remaining crop waiting to be cut and the cows weren't impressed either!
hfwardhouse
03-12-2012, 09:27
Snow everywhere :grrr:
patmoren
05-12-2012, 10:46
We have a scattering of snow but the sun is shining now. Temp 2c
hfwardhouse
05-12-2012, 18:27
Been a heap of snow overnight and it's now minus 4 :cold: :snowing: :crying:
Sallydaisy
05-12-2012, 21:18
Temperatures dropping to -3 tonight. Off to find my furry hot water bottle.
:brr:
Been a heap of snow overnight and it's now minus 4
:grouphug:
Ummmmm ... looks as though you'll be getting more snow Jane (as will most of Scotland) overnight.
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/xmas/snowing.gif
The weather is really strange lately. It keeps getting very cold - severe frost one morning! - but then during the day it suddenly turns very mild and then back to cold again. You just don't know what to wear.
JAMES4578
06-12-2012, 22:27
Fed up of the winter already, even if hasn't been too severe here thus far. Know young folk like the snow but we generally change our opinion over time, though of course it's the ice that's the problem!
.
patmoren
07-12-2012, 08:09
Wet and windy today, house cold because of all the work going on. Typing with gloves on !! Too old for all this cold.
hfwardhouse
07-12-2012, 08:53
It's raining .... on top of snow which has turned to ice - farm road is scary :eek: .... we made it down but I'm not quite sure how I'll get home at lunchtime .... :sofa:
We got the rain yesterday. Fortunately very little snow. Farm road sounds like mine - boss has had to cancel deliveries of hay and calf cake. And the knackery couldn't get in yesterday.
hfwardhouse
07-12-2012, 17:11
Oh dear Ally - know that feeling - hubby has a full time job pulling the neighbours cars out of scary places - one neighbour has a house guest who has absolutely no experience of driving in icy conditions - she got stuck coming up the hill last night and abandoned her car, he pulled her out but she had to reverse down and ended up with the tail of the car down the bank!!! OH lost an hour's work this morning sorting that lot out!!!
JAMES4578
07-12-2012, 23:19
I miss the snow!
oh well each to their own but the snow can cause havoc!
patmoren
08-12-2012, 20:46
Don't like the winter, I am hopeless when it gets cold, lose all my energy.
Sallydaisy
14-12-2012, 10:09
2 days of minus temperatures all day and now it's headed towards 10C ...
... but pouring with rain!
Out early to shop this morning and glad I did 'cos it's chucking it down.
Apparently there's flood warnings for today so mind how you go folks!
I know of one person who slipped on black ice this morning ('oop further north).
Golden Lady
14-12-2012, 13:33
2 days of minus temperatures all day and now it's headed towards 10C ...
... but pouring with rain!
Out early to shop this morning and glad I did 'cos it's chucking it down.
Apparently there's flood warnings for today so mind how you go folks!
I know of one person who slipped on black ice this morning ('oop further north).
Yes, we had sheet ice everywhere this morning here where we are in Leeds/Bradford. My daughter stepped onto our back steps at 8 a.m and went flying, landing on her back! We abandoned the idea of her going for the school bus (she'd have missed it anyway) and I decided to go and get some grit for our steps and slope in the drive. Even though I was very careful, I went down with a bang and badly bashed my knee then I couldn't get up and had to crawl to the back door. How embarrassing :shamed:. Husband managed to get the grit without falling and I was able to drive my daughter to school eventually. It's raining heavily now.
A gorgeous day here and temperatures in the low teens!
Sallydaisy
10-01-2013, 13:35
There's a snowflake on my local weather forecast for Saturday.
:snowing:
There's a snowflake on my local weather forecast for Saturday.
:snowing:
I'll be there now!! I just luuuuurve snow.
patmoren
10-01-2013, 21:01
I am thinking of going into hibernation, hate the cold, need the milder weather in the West Country back again.It hasn't got above 1C here all day!!!
Quite thick fog here. Though when I was driving home it was very patchy in places, Really hate fog.
YAYYYYYYYYY!!! Seasonal for once - sunny, cold and crisp. Think we're back to rain tomorrow *sigh*.
hfwardhouse
13-01-2013, 13:12
I can't say what I'd like to about our weather :grrr: :snowing:
KnightOwl
13-01-2013, 14:19
Went for a walk earlier - very cold but sunny - snow due tomorrow though...!
We had snow first thing this morning and showers off and on ever since. Doesn't feel too cold though and now brightening up so hopefully will get rid of the bit of snow on the ground. Just as long as we don't get a whole load of the white stuff overnight - why is it always in time for the Monday morning slog to work?? really dislike snow, I should move somewhere sunny instead of being in Scotland! :snowing:
banskogirl
13-01-2013, 15:09
Mizilly (is that a word?) and dull........but we have our health........
Sallydaisy
14-01-2013, 14:25
Oooo'er, 'tis snowing a lot. We were supposed to have about an hour of snow before it turned to sleety rain. It hasn't turned at all; just lots more snow. I made it home about an hour ago just before it got too heavy. Staying in and staying warm - still got my 'bug'!
Mizilly (is that a word?) and dull........
We say mizzle or mizzling. Sort of cross between mist and drizzle!
Sallydaisy
14-01-2013, 14:26
I should move somewhere sunny instead of being in Scotland!
:snowing:
Perhaps you could consider a 4week trip to Oz from just after Xmas until after Andy wins the AO each year.
;)
supergran
14-01-2013, 14:34
Overcast, rain, miserable.
We had a light dusting of snow this morning and it was very cold. It's now raining :sad:
patmoren
14-01-2013, 22:27
Had a fair bit of snow and it is so cold. I hate the cold and my new house isn't as warm as my old one.
My house is cold on the ground floor, warm on the middle floor and hot on the top floor! Luckily I mainly live on the middle floor :)
We are in the Wales snow warning area and woke up to several inches, plus the power is a bit iffy so candles and lpg gas fire at the ready!
I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened the blinds this morning to a world of white! At least 3" of snow and it is still snowing. There are children playing snowballs on the green. :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
hfwardhouse
18-01-2013, 10:28
The sun is shining here ;) .... not that I'm gloating cos it has already snowed, the hills are white, and a few minutes ago it was sunny and snowing simultaneously :rolleyes:
Am grateful not to be in the zone with the heavy stuff but having checked the forecast, it's not too far away :sofa: and I've a night out tonight and a Burns Supper tomorrow night .... so really hope the forecast is very wrong! (as it invariably is when you need it to be right :lol:)
It's virtually stopped snowing now - I expect it will soon all be gone. Dantie finally ventured outside (she wouldn't go out earlier, in fact she wouldn't even go near the door, but after the man came to deliver the wardrobe doors she obviously realised that it's quite safe to go out in), hopped all around the back garden and brought a load of snow back in with her.
supergran
18-01-2013, 12:47
Some light showers yesterday but awoke this morning to absolute blizzard, Snow was coming thick and fast. It stopped a few minutes ago.:snowing::snowing:
supergran
18-01-2013, 12:59
Spoke too soon.....snowing again.
Sallydaisy
18-01-2013, 13:11
I just walked to the local Post Office, half mile round trip, and the A40 (a main road that sometimes has to take M40 traffic if there are accidents) isn't gritted. It's mostly slush on the road but icy underneath so cars are sliding a bit when they brake. Those that don't leave enough room to brake have skidded into the back of others. On a side road (thankfully a wide junction) and I saw one guy take a right turn too fast and his car rotated 180degrees to face back the way he'd come!!!
:doh:
Back in the warm now and having a big bowl of soup to warm up!
traveller7
18-01-2013, 13:46
Been snowing since about 9am this morning very soft fluffy snow but settling. Keep warm and safe everyone.
Sallydaisy
18-01-2013, 13:50
Pabbers has been without power the last couple of hours. No internet access but at least she has a gas fire to keep warm by and a camping gaz stove for boiling a kettle for hot drinks!!!
Oh dear, I hope they get her power back on soon! Good job she can keep warm.
hfwardhouse
18-01-2013, 14:52
Oh no - poor Pat - hope it comes back on soon! At least she has a gas fire - I hate when our power goes off - we do have a generator but ever since the old shed collapsed a couple of years ago we've not been able to get the tractor to the spot it needs to sit to power it .... must mention that to OH so he can be sorting that out along with all his other little tasks ;)
Snow's off here for now, we've had a few flurries but not too much thankfully .... tonight's event will go ahead ok I think!
banskogirl
18-01-2013, 15:26
Aw that's the not nice part of snow, poor Pabbers. I would just like some......it's a horizontal blizzard here but not one flake staying on the ground, that's what happens when you live by the sea!
hfwardhouse
18-01-2013, 15:28
Don't knock it Banskogirl - it's such a pain the white stuff - hoping it stays away from here but we had a blizzard a few minutes ago and I'm pretty sure it's not finished yet!
banskogirl
18-01-2013, 15:33
Don't knock it Banskogirl - it's such a pain the white stuff - hoping it stays away from here but we had a blizzard a few minutes ago and I'm pretty sure it's not finished yet!
Just a case of grass is greener or the snow is whiter ;)
Sallydaisy
18-01-2013, 15:35
1449:
Engineers have restored power to 5,000 customers, but the supply to another 5,000 remains cut off (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21086540) in south and west Wales because of the weather.
banskogirl
18-01-2013, 15:37
1449:
Engineers have restored power to 5,000 customers, but the supply to another 5,000 remains cut off (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21086540) in south and west Wales because of the weather.
Ok I feel guilty now.......
Power back - thanks you to all the well wishers. We have oil in our village - no on tap gas, so fortunately we have an lpg gas fire in the lounge for times like this but we kept it fairly low in case we ran out! You forget all the things you rely on electricity for. Even our phone operates that way, although we have one old extension that works without power.
Cold and snowy! Still snowing a bit. Maybe about an inch or so of snow on the ground
We have had some very light snow.
Very bright, clear and sunny (very cold though!) this morning. I'm looking out of my window now and see nothing but white and snow coming down like crazy.
JAMES4578
18-01-2013, 21:53
Obviously the snow is causing havoc, glad the power's back now Pat but a bit of an ordeal! Hope no one else will be too badly affected. No snow at all yet my way which suits me fine, but it may be a matter of time!
supergran
18-01-2013, 23:54
Power back - thanks you to all the well wishers. We have oil in our village - no on tap gas, so fortunately we have an lpg gas fire in the lounge for times like this but we kept it fairly low in case we ran out! You forget all the things you rely on electricity for. Even our phone operates that way, although we have one old extension that works without power.Only just read this. Glad your power is back on and that you had some form of heat. You do realise how much we rely on electricity!!
Sallydaisy
19-01-2013, 18:49
Glad I zipped out to the shops this morning for my paper and a couple of things missed on Friday.
Forecast to be -4 tonight so all the snow and slush will freeze AND then more snow is forecast for us between 10.00 and 16.00 tomorrow so I ain't moving the car!!!
:snowing:
More freezing temps for Monday and Tuesday too ...
Hope everyone stays safe and warm ...
:brr:
patmoren
19-01-2013, 21:31
Bravely went out and cleared some of the snow this morning. Don't need to use the car until Tuesday, if my son is back at work, to pick up the girls. One advantage here, I have 2 village stores that are within walking distance, one in each village with ATM and P.O too.
Sallydaisy
20-01-2013, 12:00
It was clear here when I first woke at 6.30 but, after a couple more hours kip, by 8.30 there was very fine snow falling which was sticking nicely on the frozen ground. It's been snowing steadily ever since - about an inch has fallen so far. Might venture out later but it's probably safer indoors 'cos it isn't going away in a hurry!
BBC Weather said snow flurries were expected for much of the UK throughout Sunday.
Up to 8cm (3in) is forecast for south-east and eastern England spreading to parts of north-eastern England later.
Snow is still firmly here although we haven't had a further fall since Friday.
Sallydaisy
20-01-2013, 16:14
Still snowing ...
:snowing:
hfwardhouse
20-01-2013, 16:23
Not had any snow today here really - just a wee flurry early afternoon. It's meant to come big time overnight and tomorrow though - I reckon Minnie could be getting a day off school .... and I'll be lucky if the Asda order I've just placed to come between 10 and 12 tomorrow morning will make it!
banskogirl
20-01-2013, 16:29
We are still having drizzle, hail showers and snow! Not a drop has stayed on the ground yet and it makes us think no-one else is having any
Just catching up with all of this.........Spoke to my son in Cardiff today and he had been out snowballing with my grandson.:snowing: He got a text from the school that school would be open tomorrow though. Don't think he lost power Pat, so guess he was one of the lucky ones.
We had -3 temps last week during the night!!!!! :shocked: This is Las Vegas, land of sun & heat!!! What was strange about it, although good, was that there was not frost or ice to scrape off the car as it was so dry, no humidity. :thumbup: Wherever there was water there was ice though.
Golden Lady
21-01-2013, 08:19
Very heavy snowfall overnight in West Yorkshire and it's still coming down :snowing: My kids schools are all closed for the day and me and the husband are both working from home. Should be interesting!
I'm thoroughly enjoy watching Andy nice and relaxed instead of running around trying to get the kids organised!
traveller7
21-01-2013, 08:52
Snowed most of the day yesterday and some snow showers forecast today about 5 inches out the back garden!
hfwardhouse
21-01-2013, 09:40
Very little snow overnight here but the buses are off for school again - the forecast for later in the day is awful so I opted not to take Minnie to school ... hoping I manage to get peace to concentrate on the church accounts though - have rather a lot to do today!
patmoren
21-01-2013, 16:26
Haven't had any snow today but about 4 inches on the ground and no sign of a rise in temperature, so it isn't going anywhere. Haven't bothered to clear it again, a waste of effort.
Sallydaisy
21-01-2013, 16:38
Haven't had any snow today but about 4 inches on the ground and no sign of a rise in temperature, so it isn't going anywhere. Haven't bothered to clear it again, a waste of effort.
You really don't want to look at the BBC website then ... your area is forecast to be the coldest over the next few days. Down to -6 tonight and possibly -7 in a couple of nights time!!!
The snow seems to have melted off our driveways and paths but I don't know how because I'm sure it hasn't got above freezing all day!!! We still have 3 or 4 inches on the grass and tops of walls too.
Pat - hope you got your heating all fixed so you're warm?
UK Cold Spots
Bedford -8°C
Melton Mowbray -6°C
Brize Norton -5°C
Welshpool -4°C
Barnsley -4°C
UK Hot Spots
Isles of Scilly Airport 7°C
Guernsey Airport 3°C
Porthmadog 2°C
Heathrow 2°C
Margate 2°C
RoastLamb
21-01-2013, 16:41
Well it's minus 6 here but we only have a sprinkling of snow.
supergran
21-01-2013, 16:50
A lot of snow overnight then snowed for part of today. Seemed to be a thaw though. Very cold now.
hfwardhouse
21-01-2013, 16:52
We've had some heavy snow this afternoon but showers so far - theatre trip tonight ..... if it starts snowing heavily in the next hour then there's a good chance OH will say we're not going :crying: and I really want to see the show .... as well as not losing out on the money spent on the tickets! It's dark out now so haven't a clue what it's doing :rolleyes: The forecast says heavy snow, mind you it's been changing its mind all day :grrr:
Sallydaisy
21-01-2013, 17:10
Looking at the weather map on this page (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#extra-uk-content) it seems as though the Cardiff area is really going to cop it tomorrow + (unusually) Southern Ireland and Devon/Dorset later + N/East Scotland and the East coast of England.
Cold week all round ... stay warm folks.
:cold:
We got about 3-4 inches here last night.
hfwardhouse
21-01-2013, 17:29
It's dinging down here now .... but we're going :sofa:
Forecast for S Wales keeps changing, Sally - think it's going to be a case of looking out the window in the morning.
Forecast for S Wales keeps changing, Sally - think it's going to be a case of looking out the window in the morning.
We've been getting different ones depending where we look, as all the different forecasts are different!!! We had 12 hours of snow last night, but it was not obvious on the national forecast but the local forecast suggested a little. And the met office and BBC websites are behind the live BBC weather forecasts.
banskogirl
21-01-2013, 19:21
It's dinging down here now .... but we're going :sofa:
Hope you have a great night out Jean :)
Warm and sunny. A bit colder at night, but still not too cold. 70/80 degrees during day and 50/60 degrees at night. Farenheit. Typical life in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles) in Southern California.
hfwardhouse
22-01-2013, 08:07
Fab night out. So glad we went! The roads weren't too bad on the way home till eenhit the farm road. The snowdrifts were huge in places but the car made it home :cheer:
Now wondering if I'll be able to get to work this morning. Minnie is still in bed as her school is one of many closed this morning!
Warm and sunny. A bit colder at night, but still not too cold. 70/80 degrees during day and 50/60 degrees at night. Farenheit. Typical life in Beverly Hills (Los Angeles) in Southern California.
Green with envy!
Took me 2 hours to get to work this morning - 1.5 hours to do what is normally a 15 minute stretch! Got some stuff I MUST do, then I'm off home. Canelled the dentist tomorrow just in case - well, any excuse.......:shamed:
Pouring with rain again here, with massive puddles all across the roads again. The remainder of the snow has all washed away.
hfwardhouse
22-01-2013, 22:18
Today has been interesting to say the least. Stephen ploughed the road in front of me to get me off to work this morning but it snowed off and on till mid afternoon. I picked up my neighbour who works with me and took her to work, brought her home again and Stephen took me to job 2 cos their wee car was parked at the top of the drive (which is up a steep slope) and there was no space for me to park. He picked me up again and our road is still a bonny mess .... but the car gets up and down ok. However, it's been snowing off an on all evening - Stephen's already been out once to clear the dish so he could keep watching the tv .... I'm not getting up to watch Andy cos if there's no tv picture I'm not going out in the dark in my pjs to try and sweep the dish!
Sallydaisy
22-01-2013, 22:23
Pouring with rain again here, with massive puddles all across the roads again. The remainder of the snow has all washed away.
There's a belt of snow moving up the SouthWest of England and Wales - we're on the top edge of it and just getting some wet snow. I think they thought rain would be likely further S/East which is where you are. Everything is clearing off the roads and pavements but side roads are still very thick with compacted snow.
And it's the freezing temps tonight that'll make life very tricky in the morning!
We had several inches on Sunday night and its still here.
Bonkers - we had more snow overnight but it only took me 35 mins to get to work today instead of the 2 hours in the thaw yesterday :confused:
Sallydaisy
23-01-2013, 13:05
It is now snowing again ... we had a bit of sleet last night but about half an hour ago it began again in earnest but I'm not sure if it'll stick this time.
:snowing:
Snowing again in work, although it's hard to see through my steamed up, single glazed windows!!! Think I may head home soon.
hfwardhouse
23-01-2013, 14:59
Had to cancel my lunch plans - still not seen my cousin since she got back from Australia in October :rolleyes: .... we had freezing fog and more snow showers this morning - it was worse in Aberdeen than out here apparently .... Stephen's off out with the camera - it's affa bonny apparently - well the sun's shining now :lol:
It was down to minus 6 though :cold:
supergran
23-01-2013, 15:02
We've had light snow showers today I was informed by Supergramps when I got out of bed about an hour ago.
patmoren
23-01-2013, 16:21
A slow thaw starting here, temp up to 1C and will be rising more at the weekend. Shook all the frozen snow of my car cover this morning. i have bought a portable garage to put up on my block paving when the snow clears. Probably be unpopular with the neighbours but can't cope with my car out in the open, have had a garage for too long. It has ben custom made so that it doesn't take up too much room.
Snowing steadily - hope Mr P gets home soon.
Had to cancel my lunch plans - still not seen my cousin since she got back from Australia in October :rolleyes: .... we had freezing fog and more snow showers this morning - it was worse in Aberdeen than out here apparently .... Stephen's off out with the camera - it's affa bonny apparently - well the sun's shining now :lol:
It was down to minus 6 though :cold:
A farmer that thinks snow is affa bonny? Pull the other one!
hfwardhouse
23-01-2013, 21:55
A farmer that thinks snow is affa bonny? Pull the other one!
He's a farmer and photographer .... he likes taking pics .... and the sun was shining which always puts a whole new complexion on things ;)
He's a farmer and photographer .... he likes taking pics .... and the sun was shining which always puts a whole new complexion on things ;)
the what was shining? never heard of it
hfwardhouse
24-01-2013, 09:18
:lol:
Well that thing is shining here today but it's still very :brr:
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 13:32
ee'ooop! The snow is coming back tonight. Starting in Scotland with major disruption expected for Burns night, then moving south and affecting just about everyone.
:snowing:
But from Saturday morning the temps will rise and the sun come out.
Next up - floods ... 'cos there's a bunch of heavy rain for Sunday!!!
Lovely. Staying in.
:rain:
hfwardhouse
25-01-2013, 14:46
Minnie has been sent home early from school - not exactly sure why but it has been :snowing: all day but not heavily so the roads are fine ... and they said the wind was going to pick up but it hasn't yet ... so not sure what the problem was but never mind! It has been pretty heavy in Aberdeen though - apparently the airport has not long reopened!!
Minnie has been sent home early from school - not exactly sure why but it has been :snowing: all day but not heavily so the roads are fine ... and they said the wind was going to pick up but it hasn't yet ... so not sure what the problem was but never mind! It has been pretty heavy in Aberdeen though - apparently the airport has not long reopened!!
It's the weekend!
We've had tons and tons of snow today.
We are meant to be getting 10 cm of snow tonight :snowing: but I doubt it will stay long.
Stopped now but snowed for just over 12 hours non-stop.
supergran
26-01-2013, 14:09
Heavy and constant snow yesterday. Affected our Sky dish and had no tv from just after 9 last night. Today we have sunshine. It hasn't snowed but still have to be careful when driving and walking.
jeannie13
26-01-2013, 17:11
I've been lucky where I live in Edinburgh. The only snow I've had was last Saturday.
I live fairly close to the coast which helps.I hope that all those badly affected are OK now.:snowing:
Stopped now but snowed for just over 12 hours non-stop.
They mentioned Dundee earlier today on the news. We had lots here too, bit it is melting.
Sallydaisy
27-01-2013, 13:48
Sun's out ... shock!
It's bright, warmed up a lot but very windy. The world looks so different without the snow.
Hope no-one is having to contend with flooding?
supergran
27-01-2013, 14:19
Beautiful day....blue sky and sunshine.
Thunder and lightning, hailstones, sun - you name it we've had it in the last 24 hours!
Sallydaisy
10-02-2013, 00:12
And we worry about a bit of sleet and snow .......
:snowing:
Earth Pics @EarthPix (https://twitter.com/EarthPix) Over 17 meters of snowfall in Hokkaido, Japan. pic.twitter.com/QwdteHm5 (http://t.co/QwdteHm5)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCrpx1ACEAAW4KD.jpg
Sallydaisy
10-02-2013, 10:34
Snowing in Sheffield apparently!
Raining here. Yesterday I drove up to Reading to have lunch with some friends and was surprised to find it snowing quite heavily all the way from Eastleigh to Basingstoke.
Sallydaisy
10-02-2013, 12:33
It's raining here near Beaconsfield and very windy too!
Not as bad for us though as that blizzard that hit the US/Canada yesterday!
:shocked:
patmoren
10-02-2013, 16:46
Been pouring with rain most of the day with the occasional sleet thrown in. Unlikely to make my swimmimg at 6am on Monday!! Forecast for tonight heavy snow all night, if you believe what they say.
supergran
11-02-2013, 14:40
Rained yesterday but today is sunny!!
Not sunny here but thankfully dry for a change! Was developing webbed feet.......
supergran
12-02-2013, 14:44
Dry again but no sun. Very overcast yet cold.
Beautiful sunny, crisp cold day here .... much too nice to be at work :sad:
hfwardhouse
18-02-2013, 13:58
Glorious day here as well - 2 days in a row :shocked: - lovely frosty morning which was great cos the mud was all frozen! It's melted now :rolleyes:
Only drawback is it shows up those nooks and crannies that haven't been easy to see all those dark days .... so I've been doing a bit of spring cleaning :eek: :shocked: :lol:
Sallydaisy
18-02-2013, 14:03
Only drawback is it shows up those nooks and crannies that haven't been easy to see all those dark days ....
and cobwebs ........
http://www.cool-smileys.com/images/spidersmiley2.gif
hfwardhouse
18-02-2013, 15:22
Exactly :shamed: and boy were there a lot of those .... none of the wee beasties though :phew:
and cobwebs ........
http://www.cool-smileys.com/images/spidersmiley2.gif
:faint:
Fourth consecutive day of bright sunshine - and you're right, it does show up the dust. On Friday I saw the dust on my wooden venetians so dusted them all - but the dust just settled right back on them again :grrr:
Fourth consecutive day of bright sunshine - and you're right, it does show up the dust. On Friday I saw the dust on my wooden venetians so dusted them all - but the dust just settled right back on them again :grrr:
You need to use the brush attachment on your hoover or damp dust them - Mr P suffered from really bad exzema for years so I've had to be very careful about dust!
I had 7 of those wooden blinds at the last house and yes they certainly do show the dust. I always used to damp dust them .... and it took ages!!
supergran
19-02-2013, 23:01
Another sunny day here today. 2 bedrooms spring cleaned. Beside dust behind our bed found 5 pens, 20p and a bookmark. Cripes! and that's since Christmas!! One kitchen drawer done and dusters washed. I'm slow but thorough!:laugh:
Use a wet cloth?
Yes - or damp, rather - so wring it out. The dust then clings to the cloth rather than floating everywhere and furniture is a lot hardier than you think so don't worry about ruining it with a bit of dampness!
:brr: :brr: :brr: here today.
Wish it would hurry up and get a bit warmer
hfwardhouse
27-02-2013, 09:18
The last few days have been absolutely beautiful - I do love cold crisp sunny mornings like this - and the mud's all hard as well :yahoo:
supergran
27-02-2013, 22:28
We had another beautiful sunny day today and believe it or not standing outside the sun was warm on our backs!
Its another glorious day here. 5 consecutive days of blue sky and sunshine, think it might be a record (summer or winter!). Its been cold at night and a couple of mornings have had to de-ice the car before going to work but during the days it has been absolutely lovely. It does lift the spirits to get some sunshine. Vitamin D tablets are all very well, but looking out my office window over the river Forth and towards the hills in the north on a day like today just can't be beaten.
hfwardhouse
01-03-2013, 21:29
I can identify with that too Jan. I travelled from Aberdeen to Perth today and the scenery was spectacular!
Lovely day here, although cold and frosty early this morning .... shame I'm stuck at work! Saturday was lovely too - ate lunch outside for the first time this year (south facing garden helps!)
supergran
05-03-2013, 15:22
Another sunny day here but forecasters are spoiling it by saying rain is on the way.:grrr:
They are forecasting freezing temperatures and snow by next week! I give up .....
banskogirl
07-03-2013, 21:36
Full winters night here. Open a door and a gale blows through!
supergran
07-03-2013, 22:24
Cold but bright today but the forecasters were right. We now have rain, and like Judy hate it as it ruins my hair.:rain::sad:
Colder in than out in Portugal. Sunny/rainy/windy but about 16 Celsius. Just variable really.
Could be worse, someone I know in central Spain posted pics of snow the other day.
Sallydaisy
11-03-2013, 10:17
No snow so far but it's f-f-f-f-freezing!!! Biting North-Easterly wind.
:brr:
:snowing: Aaagh. Snow. Where did that come from? We had a few flurries yesterday but nothing drastic, so I was more than a little surprised to wake up today to about 4 inches. Decided against battling in the car to work and took the bus - took 2 hours (usually one). And of course there was no heating - why would you want that in Arctic conditions?? So arrived in very grumpy mood and practically frostbitten. :brr: Will try to stop moaning now!
They are forecasting freezing temperatures and snow by next week! I give up .....
Yes, they were right weren't they?! We have only had a sprinkling of snow but by 'eck it is :cold::brr: The wind literally took my breath away this morning!
hfwardhouse
11-03-2013, 13:25
It has been a lovely day here all day - minus 5 though so :brrr: and :cold: and we have the white stuff all over the place - at least it's not too deep though.
:grouphug: Jan62 - we don't have as much as you (for a change!!!)
We have snow here too. According to the radio, the other side of Sussex has it really bad but we only have a little. Despite it being known about well in advance, none of the roads were gritted so there has been chaos.
supergran
11-03-2013, 22:23
What a weird day. Alternated throughout with sunshine then snow shower, back to sunshine then snow......all day. The showers never lasted longer than 10 minutes and the snow didn't stick. But according to Supergramps it was bitterly cold out.
Well......we must have done something right at last.........left Portugal..........in the..........RAIN and arrived in Bristol........in the........SUN. It's usually very much the other way around!
Be thankful you're not in Italy, it's snowing there according to Raven.
Be thankful you're not in Italy, it's snowing there according to Raven.
I love snow - it's soooo much prettier than rain - especially if you're indoors.
Snow, snow and more snow. At least at home. In the city there is not a flake to be seen. I am so over this weather. Bring on the spring sunshine again please!
Sallydaisy
22-03-2013, 11:50
it's really weird but there's no sign of any snow here and we missed it the other week when so many peopl in the south-east had lots of the white stuff. (I live about 20mins NW of Heathrow). They forecast some last night but all we have is a strong breeze and sunshine!!!
:confused:
Hope people are not having too many problems if they do have snow or flooding in their area.
themass15
22-03-2013, 12:24
There's plenty of time yet Sallydaisy. I live about 15 miles South of London (not too far from Wimbledon!) and am expecting some tomorrow
It's blowing a hooley here - I literally couldn't stand up when I was out with the dogs. The noise of the sea was deafening last night - made it very difficult to sleep - it's very atmospheric to watch the white horses as long as it's from inside!
It's blowing a hooley here - I literally couldn't stand up when I was out with the dogs. The noise of the sea was deafening last night - made it very difficult to sleep - it's very atmospheric to watch the white horses as long as it's from inside!
Sounds wonderful! I love the sound of a stormy sea.
Meanwhile, here in Worcestershire, we have a few cms of snow. No more thanks, there's a good weather God! I heard on the radio this morning that this time last year it was a balmy 21 degrees (think that was London) .... but then again look at the rubbish summer we had - would rather it is cold now and then have a decent summer ..... I can dream can't I?!
supergran
22-03-2013, 15:06
Heavy snow with strong winds when we woke up. Lost our satellite for a few hours meaning SuperG couldn't watch the Test Match. Then around 11 there was a thaw and we could see the roads and gardens. Still showers but looks more like sleet now. SG having afternoon nap while I'm just pottering, keeping nice and warm. Was meant to go out for lunch today with friends but they cancelled early this morning because of the weather. Spring!!! Think not!:snowing::barmy:
KnightOwl
22-03-2013, 15:31
Quite a lot of snow fell here overnight, too, but it was pretty soggy stuff - so when it turned to rain early morning, all the lying snow melted again! There's more forecast for tonight and tomorrow, but the temperature has gone up a bit, so I doubt we'll get much.
supergran
22-03-2013, 15:46
We have proper snow NOW! Damn.
hfwardhouse
22-03-2013, 18:14
What a nightmare of a day I've had .... set off to the end of the road this morning to take Minnie to the school bus only to get completely stuck in a snowdrift - Mr HFW came to rescue me but didn't bring the tow rope (:doh:) so longer wait ensued, before I was pulled out. Meanwhile, Minnie had walked to the end of the road only to see her bus taking off up the road without her ..... she had to come back up again to get shelter. Fortunately our neighbours appeared as we were heading to the end of the road again (successfully this time) and as they work in Huntly they took her to school!!!
Lots of drifts to contend with on the roads - getting home at lunchtime was interesting to say the least - the side road was also badly affected by drifts so when I set off to take bunny to his weekend lodgings I used the neighbour's road which was clear but slippery. Picked Minnie up and headed home, thought I'd come the back way as it was bound to be ok .... :shocked: oh ok then, A96 was white in places and when I got to my turnoff, the side road wasn't just white, it was several inches deep :eek: .... right, rethink, ok, head onwards then. Had to take the side road again but was managing fine till the last wee bit when round the corner I come to find Mr HFW rescuing our neighbour, who's wife landed in ARI last night after suffering a heart attack! She was in the car too. I then got stuck where he was stuck, but was able to reverse back down and have a better run at it and made it through .... to find a Tesco van sitting at the top of the road - apparently Mr HFW pulled it out first to find the neighbour had gone back down to the next house down so he went and rang the bell to find them there, and helped them to get home - he had to pull them all the way up to their house though!
We're meant to be heading to Perth tonight as Minnie is playing in the Scottish Concert Bands festival there tomorrow ..... I just hope we and the rest of the band make it!
Am completely fed up of this horrible weather :grrr:
Good luck hfw - seems as though everywhere north of Perth is difficult - hope you all make it in one piece!
supergran
22-03-2013, 20:05
Oh dear....hope everybody is ok....good luck for the concert.
KnightOwl
22-03-2013, 21:23
Good grief Jane - utter nightmare!! Hope everything is ok...!
Good luck Jane. Looks like you lot are much hardier up there. I bet you schools/concerts further south would close in similar conditions.
We have had snow all day here in Sheffield, but it was fairly wet so roads were just drivable. We have quite a bit this evening though. :snowing:
KnightOwl
23-03-2013, 00:19
Snowing hard here now, but it's large damp flakes, and the ground is sodden, so it's barely lying...
hfwardhouse
23-03-2013, 10:04
Flaking in Perth but not lying. Very cold though.
We had lots of snow last night in Sheffield which settled. :snowing: Its 7 1/2 inches deep on my garden table where it has not drifted and this is probably after it has compacted a little from when it started falling. :eek:
No snow here but it is very cold :brr:
supergran
23-03-2013, 16:19
Quite deep also on our tables though haven't measured it. Wish it would go away. A farmer friend told SuperGramps that there's no more for us in this area. Hope he's right.
Glad I wasn't on this road in Cumbria - A595.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21910180
patmoren
24-03-2013, 08:43
Fed up with the cold , snow and lack of sunshine. i need warmth!!
hfwardhouse
24-03-2013, 10:53
Me too Pat. Where shall we go?
Palm Sunday procession round the outside of the church this morning. I haven't warmed up yet :brr:
JAMES4578
24-03-2013, 13:52
It is very cold but I've been lucky this year as haven't had much snow really. Did have a few flurries of snow this week but didn't amount to too much. Shame for all those who have had to endure severe conditions.
hfwardhouse
24-03-2013, 18:16
Freezing but having travelled north today there's not much snow at home really - :phew: - although the back road to Huntly was obviously seriously blocked as there's banks at the side of the road about 7-8 feet high :shocked: - I had intended to come back that way on Friday but had to change my mind when I saw how much snow there was on the road .... thank goodness I didn't give it a go!
Our power is just back on after 48 hours - we had a brief window last night when it came on for about an hour but then went off again. Just hope it stays tonight - it's sooooo cold with no heating! I do feel for these poor engineers who persevere in all weathers to restore power - they're worth their weight in gold.
Oh Alis, poor you - it must be terrible to have no heating in this cold :grouphug:
JAMES4578
24-03-2013, 21:02
:grouphug:So sorry to hear that Alis, must have been really tough.
Sallydaisy
24-03-2013, 21:20
Our power is just back on after 48 hours - we had a brief window last night when it came on for about an hour but then went off again. Just hope it stays tonight - it's sooooo cold with no heating! I do feel for these poor engineers who persevere in all weathers to restore power - they're worth their weight in gold.
They are - very tough job to do in severe weather.
Poor you though! It must be baltic up there without any heating!
I guess you're more used to it than us softies down south ... and have plenty of warm gear to hand for emergencies. Do you have any bottled gas appliances to use for heating water, drinks, food? I've read about people lighting their barbies to cook food!
;)
VERY cold here today! Wearing several layers to try to avoid putting the central heating on. Yes, my middle name is Scrooge :p
We had loads of snow over the weekend. We were talking to a neighbour while out walking the dogs who said our village was always nicknamed "Little Switzerland" ..... we are finding out why this winter!! We are on a hill and there always seems to be significantly more snow than just down the road at the bottom of the hill!
Our border terrier loves it! He was leaping around like a springbok in all the drifts whereas our poor Westie really struggled with her short legs and she had her spring haircut on Friday - oops, a bit premature!!
I hope your power stays on Alis. :brr: :brr: :cold: :cold: :snowing:
hfwardhouse
25-03-2013, 17:07
The sun is shining .... making everything way too bright :shades: sadly it's not nearly warm enough to melt all the snow that's accumulated. I'm so grateful we didn't lose power - I felt for everyone over on the west with no power :grouphug: Alis!
The forecast says there's more to come :cold: :snowing:
Sallydaisy
25-03-2013, 18:39
Our border terrier loves it! He was leaping around like a springbok in all the drifts whereas our poor Westie really struggled with her short legs and she had her spring haircut on Friday - oops, a bit premature!!
I'm surprised you could even see your Westie in the snow!
:laugh:
They are - very tough job to do in severe weather.
Poor you though! It must be baltic up there without any heating!
I guess you're more used to it than us softies down south ... and have plenty of warm gear to hand for emergencies. Do you have any bottled gas appliances to use for heating water, drinks, food? I've read about people lighting their barbies to cook food!
;)
There is no mains gas on the island but thankfully we have a gas hob that runs off bottled gas so we do have a means of cooking. Just looking on the internet for bottled gas heaters for next time this happens. We are counting our blessings though - some parts of the island are still off as is much of the Kintyre peninsular and Arran.
Glad to see you still have electrical power Alis :)
Sounds like a wood burning stove would be useful too.
patmoren
26-03-2013, 14:51
Me too Pat. Where shall we go?
Bermuda looks good!!!
supergran
26-03-2013, 16:31
Been sunny today but extremely cold. Just wish the snow from the garage roof and on grass would disappear!!
supergran
26-03-2013, 16:34
Glad your power is on now Alis. Must have been dreadful for you all. Keep warm!:snowing:
Sallydaisy
26-03-2013, 17:22
Bermuda looks good!!!
I can tell you all about Bermuda!
:big grin:
RoastLamb
26-03-2013, 18:10
Finally starting to look like spring now. She says rather tentatively.
I was in Bermuda this time last year and it wasn't that warm at all. Approx. 19 degrees. Pleasant, tho'.
its a beautiful day here , sun is shining and not too cold , and its beginning to SMELL like Spring to me
RoastLamb
26-03-2013, 18:27
And the daffs are finally starting to poke through. Huzzah!
and I am soooooo ready for Spring , its been a longggg and coldddd winter
I love hearing the birds tweet.......except at 5.30am in the morning :grrr:
hfwardhouse
28-03-2013, 22:26
This week last year we were having 25 degrees and glorious sunshine - down south they were worrying about drought conditions ..... this year on the other hand :rolleyes: .... we had minus 4 today :cold: :brr:
Although, unbelievably, a local reservoir ran out of water in the past week and a whole load of homes had no water!
Our friends on the Mull of Kintyre have just had their power restored after eight days - eight days is a long time to be without light and heat and a means of cooking. Surely now it's time for the energy companies to invest in putting the power lines underground - I won't hold my breath though!
hfwardhouse
29-03-2013, 17:44
Although, unbelievably, a local reservoir ran out of water in the past week and a whole load of homes had no water!
:shocked:
It's :snowing: .... :shocked: :faint:
I thought it had turned a bit chilly today, despite being a lovely sunny day, but I've just read that they've had snow in the West Country! :shocked:
supergran
17-05-2013, 15:09
Sunny yesterday and for part of today. Really overcast now and quite chilly.
banskogirl
17-05-2013, 19:52
First day to getting sitting in the garden in shorts! Now just in from a walk, temperature has dropped, sea breeze (hah) is back and had to wear a fleece and a bodywarmer! Haven't warmed up yet.
Lovely and hot here :):):)
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23255554) - Eight low-tech ways to keep cool in a heatwave
traveller7
14-07-2013, 09:46
Uncomfortably hot. Last night was unbearable in bed I like the sun but phew.
Flyering in Wimbledon tomorrow hope it is a little cooler lol
patmoren
15-07-2013, 07:13
I love the heat and rarely have problems, it is the cold that does me in!!
I love the heat and rarely have problems, it is the cold that does me in!!
Me too! Hot again in South Wales today.
RoastLamb
15-07-2013, 13:00
40 degrees here today with a lot of humidity and the cicadas are out in full droning force. :grrr:
The heat is killing me :sad: although I like to see the sunshine.
traveller7
15-07-2013, 18:03
Im exhausted by the sleepless nights and humidity and hayfever but I love the sun and my tan is the best its ever been! Conflicting thoughts
I get the hayfever and sleepless nights but I don't get the tan :crying:
traveller7
15-07-2013, 20:09
I get the hayfever and sleepless nights but I don't get the tan :crying:
I never normally tan im pale skinned, blue eyed (was) blonde and during my teens and twenties never really tanned.This year my skin likes me and the sun though I wear sunscreen obviously and ive tanned! Very odd.
cloudygirl
15-07-2013, 20:44
I'm not keen on the heat in this country at night with no air con, I have a bad shoulder and had to take some string pain meds the other day and that combined with the heat made me faint at work which was quite embarrassing
Muggy here again today. No idea what's happened to the rain they've been promising. Wouldn't mind some now, especially as it's generally been forecast for overnight which would a) not spoil the day and b) bring the temperature down and enable some much needed sleep!
I'm rather hoping it won't rain, as I bought a huge pot of preservative stuff at the weekend and am intending to start treating my fences & shed tomorrow (it will be nice if it's not too hot though).
traveller7
23-07-2013, 22:12
Mad thunderstorm last night from midnight onwards
A few spots of rain this morning and evidence of probably some rain overnight although I didn't hear it even with the windows open.
Big thunderstorm here yesterday morning which cooled things down ever so slightly for a while but it's back to hot, hot, hot today. I love the sunshine but it's been too hot for me. Early 20's would be better but mustn't complain, it's better than all the rain last year! Being pale skinned I can't look at the sun without burning so have avoided being out in it too much.
VamosVixs
24-07-2013, 12:58
Had a lovely lightening show around midnight last night, not a lot of thunder though.
Sallydaisy
24-07-2013, 16:19
No rain today (between London and Oxford) but there's quite a breeze and the cloud cover has meant it's been 2 or 3 degrees cooler which is most welcome.
Sultry here in S Wales........sweating cobs!
Its been cloudy here most of the day but quite warm.
traveller7
24-07-2013, 18:10
Getting sticky again humid all day my temp in my bedroom is 27C
Going to be another restless night I reckon.
Summer seems to be over in Edinburgh. Its very damp and humid, misty and rainy. Yuck.
supergran
25-07-2013, 13:00
HOT, HUMID, SUNNY!! Rain overnight but still summer here.:fanning::)
HOT, HUMID, SUNNY!! Rain overnight but still summer here.:fanning::)
Ditto but not complaining. Some of my summer clothes have had their first outing for many a long day! Last year I can scarcely remember NOT wearing tights and jumpers.
traveller7
25-07-2013, 13:52
Ditto but not complaining. Some of my summer clothes have had their first outing for many a long day! Last year I can scarcely remember NOT wearing tights and jumpers.
Likewise my legs have never seen so much daylight!
supergran
25-07-2013, 13:56
Agree...just love wearing crops, vest t-shirts and sandals every day!
I just pity the people who have to be dazzled by my legs......am trying some Dove stuff but it's a bit hit and miss.
My legs are so white that someone once thought I was wearing white tights :crying:
SG - if only I were retired, that's how I'd be dressed every day too.
Early this morning we had a little "mizzle" and it was cooler, but by this afternoon it was back to sunny and too hot.
Blissfully cool here this evening. Has anyone noticed how ungrateful plants are? You water them lovingly and they survive but give them a rain shower and they look like they've had a million dollars - no appreciation for all our hard work at all :grrr:
I've noticed that in my garden and also over the park, there are loads of flies hovering around the grass. Is this caused by the hot weather? I've just googled the problem to see if there are any answers and was bemused by this one:
Every time i buy a kilo of grass them white flies are there ,I think it's the dealers ripping us off man.
:rolling:
supergran
26-07-2013, 13:35
Them white flies!!??:lol: Now, we don't see many white flies around here....how about you?:confused:
Although the flies on my lawn look like ordinary houseflies.
Who buys a kilo of grass...........:confused: ??? I thought white flies were a houseplant problem.
supergran
27-07-2013, 15:28
Hot and sultry again today. Sun has just disappeared but still very warm. I'm not complaining as rain has been forecast for this evening......everywhere!
traveller7
27-07-2013, 15:32
Muggy and humid been sat downstairs with windows and doors open doing my tax return - joy!
Now ive just watered the garden and typically its just started to rain.
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