Snow !

Originally Posted by Osem

The usual shenanigans such as wheel spinning, u turns, abandoning cars etc. isn't helping matters either.

It's amazing isn't it, some people carry on as if they've never seen snow before, or as if they think their magical horseless carriage can take them anywhere they want, whenever they want, regardless of what's on the road.

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Chris

It's amazing isn't it, some people carry on as if they've never seen snow before, or as if they think their magical horseless carriage can take them anywhere they want, whenever they want, regardless of what's on the road.

well one does expect ones roller to do better than a common motor

[Osem]

Originally Posted by Chris

It's amazing isn't it, some people carry on as if they've never seen snow before, or as if they think their magical horseless carriage can take them anywhere they want, whenever they want, regardless of what's on the road.

Yup, common sense is as thin on the ground as the snow is thick...

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Osem

Yup, common sense is as thin on the ground as the snow is thick...

that's deep

Originally Posted by Osem

Yup, common sense is as thin on the ground as the snow is thick...

We all had a good laugh up here the other day - the last 3 miles to our house is passable by 4x4s only just now, but even then you have to be properly equipped and know what you're doing. Unlike the Porsche Cayenne that was having some considerable difficulty on the hill near our house, thanks to its stupid low-profile, wide, slick city tyres and the urbanite behind the wheel.

[DocDutch]

the best solution is the 1 the councils will probably fine you for.... snow chains.

Originally Posted by DocDutch

the best solution is the 1 the councils will probably fine you for.... snow chains.

The best solution I've found is a Suzuki Jimny. Small, very agile, and truly go-anywhere. In fact, the worse the road, the more fun it is to drive. I've been happily cruising through the snow with the low-ratio box engaged for a couple of days now. It makes mincemeat of even the steepest, slipperiest hills - both up and down.

[Kymmy]

Originally Posted by Chris

The best solution I've found is a Suzuki Jimny. Small, very agile, and truly go-anywhere. In fact, the worse the road, the more fun it is to drive. I've been happily cruising through the snow with the low-ratio box engaged for a couple of days now. It makes mincemeat of even the steepest, slipperiest hills - both up and down.

We used to have a small little Suzuki SJ410 (though it did have jacked up suspension, oversized BFG-MT's and a 2L diesel fitted)... As you say great for going up/down icy roads

[Nugget]

Grimsby's probably had 2 inches of snow this evening (and it's still falling slowly) - absolute chaos... Several of the main roads were at a standstill, and there was yet another accident on the A180 out of town.

To put it in context, Hull has, up until today, had by far the worst weather in 'Humberside', but I had no problems getting there for a gig yesterday, and even less coming back today. Good old Grimbleberry never ceases to amaze me

[alferret]

Had about a foot of snow here today, took me an hour to get home (16 miles) took my wife 2hrs to go 11 miles. Had to park quite a way from the house so if possible we can get the cars out easier tomorrow for work but its unlikely.
Couple of pics of the garden.

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[Osem]

Here's the view from our place as of about an hour ago.

[Sasha222]

Lovely picture. That would make a lovely Christmas card

[Osem]

Thanks (if you're referring to mine) It was taken using my beloved Sony DSC-HX1 using the 'handheld twilight' setting. All I've done to the image is resize the file for this site.

[Sasha222]

Sorry Osem ya was referring to your photo. It looks like a picture from a picture card

[alferret]

I wonder who this will apply to in the morning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sFd5Vc_Rlo