Tazio Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I hate to be the old git but closed schools? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Looking like a quiet day ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy_Jambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I didn't even attempt to go in purely because my boss is a nob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 32 minutes ago, Tazio said: I hate to be the old git but closed schools? Really? Whats worse is they have the day off and there isn’t even enough snow in my street for them to build a snowman sun beating down as we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, Tazio said: I hate to be the old git but closed schools? Really? There better be an absolute blizzard to end all blizzards later or this is going to be a bit of a joke. You're lucky if there's an inch or 2 of snow where I am. At the start of the week, I booked Thursday off work just to have a "me" day, a bit of peace and quiet and lounging about on my ass doing nothing. Looks like I'm going to have end up thinking of something to do with the kids instead. Not pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 34 minutes ago, Tazio said: I hate to be the old git but closed schools? Really? Would you rather have school buses full of children trying to drive through blizzard conditions on rural country roads? It is blizzard conditions, increasing wind, drifting snow, main roads are barely passable, side roads forget about it as there is about 5 maybe 6 inches of snow lying on the roads and being added to minute by minute. Now I know not everywhere is getting it as bad, some places are ok, but other places are getting hit with bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Would you rather have school buses full of children trying to drive through blizzard conditions on rural country roads? It is blizzard conditions, increasing wind, drifting snow, main roads are barely passable, side roads forget about it as there is about 5 maybe 6 inches of snow lying on the roads and being added to minute by minute. Now I know not everywhere is getting it as bad, some places are ok, but other places are getting hit with bad weather. Fair enough to close the yokel ones out in the sticks, but there's no reason for schools in the city to be closed. Not snowing here, barely 1cm on the ground. The bus I was on this morning had no problem getting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Pretty radge this morning. I take it all back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpson Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 There's been a good 3" since I got to work at 6am. Currently 5.8° in the workshop. Stocks of teabags looking unlikely to last the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Cancelled work this morning. £300 in lost income. Not happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 22 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Fair enough to close the yokel ones out in the sticks, but there's no reason for schools in the city to be closed. Not snowing here, barely 1cm on the ground. The bus I was on this morning had no problem getting around. Agreed, especially in the city, which rarely ever gets as bad weather like the countryside often does. Scottish Borders Council have tweeted this update. Weather conditions are deteriorating and we have been advised that many rural and exposed routes are impassable. Our winter maintenance team are currently treating priority routes. You are urged not to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Had pick the boy and wife from schools in the Land Rover, car has been left in the village about 6 miles away, its snowing but not too heavily, the problem is its drifting in the strong wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Nucky Thompson said: Fecking ridiculous the way this country panics about a wee dusting of snow. Closing schools How do they cope in Norway or Canada? It's true what they say, the UK has turned into a country of bed wetters Couldn't agree more. Litigation. Fear of being sued if someone falls on their premises. People no longer responsible for their own actions. Someone always at fault apart from the individual who has acted stupidly 99 times out of a hundred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 49 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Fair enough to close the yokel ones out in the sticks, but there's no reason for schools in the city to be closed. Not snowing here, barely 1cm on the ground. The bus I was on this morning had no problem getting around. Maybe teachers coming from outside the city and unable to get to work. If not enough teachers get to school there won't be enough teachers to teach classes They are teachers not child minders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, GBJambo said: Maybe teachers coming from outside the city and unable to get to work. If not enough teachers get to school there won't be enough teachers to teach classes They are teachers not child minders As I understand it, if a teacher can't get to their usual school due to weather, they should make their way to the school closest to them. I refuse to believe that every single teacher lives in the sticks with impassable terrain surrounding them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Off out for a 6 mile run soon. If I don't post back here in the next 24 hours can someone alert the emergency services! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eighteen seventyfour Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Met office red warning now from 1500hrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: As I understand it, if a teacher can't get to their usual school due to weather, they should make their way to the school closest to them. I refuse to believe that every single teacher lives in the sticks with impassable terrain surrounding them. No probably not but most teachers do not live in the same city/town as where they teach. So will have to travel to a certain degree. There also has to be a certain amount of staff in the school. Schools are pretty much damned if they do and damned if they don't regarding closures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, eighteen seventyfour said: Met office red warning now from 1500hrs Yip, including Edinburgh and the Forth Valley, looks like all the folks who were wondering what all the fuss was about are about to find out for themselves. The commute home is going to be a nightmare, even worse than normal if the forecast is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Be surprised if it comes to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Between half a foot and a foot of snowfall in Norfolk so far. Buses not running but the biggest problem is people who do not know how to drive in snow. Following a car home last night who slowed down to 5mph to get up a hill then started to spin out when they needed more momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBJambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Central belt about to take a hammering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just now, GBJambo said: Central belt about to take a hammering.... Worse than that... The City of Edinburgh CouncilVerified account @Edinburgh_CC 2m2 minutes ago Some of our public toilets will be closed today due to adverse weather. Colinton and Cramond toilets are currently shut - we'll update if we need to close any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Scottish Borders Council latest tweet. Advice from @policescotland is DO NOT DRIVE. In light of RED weather warning issued form @metoffice you are urged not to travel and stay indoors. #SBCtravel This beast from the East has just got very real and very dangerous, if the Police are telling people to get off the roads and stay indoors, take heed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Worse than that... The City of Edinburgh CouncilVerified account @Edinburgh_CC 2m2 minutes ago Some of our public toilets will be closed today due to adverse weather. Colinton and Cramond toilets are currently shut - we'll update if we need to close any more Will be plenty yellow snow outside toilets now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Had to abandon the journey this morning, not fun with a pregnant wife and a toddler in the caret me tell you. Problem is I am the boss so am expected to be the one person who doesn't make excuses however, this is exceptional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 13 hours ago, Smack said: Nah, just dropped the offspring off with the beast from the west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 It's haring down (sideways) again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 OK, so of it carries on like this for the rest of the day then I take it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 58 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Airdrie to be red from 1pm. Nice knowing y'all. I've cracked open a beer and watching day time telly. It's like being back at University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy_Jambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 48 minutes ago, theshed said: Will be plenty yellow snow outside toilets now Hahahahah Yellow be aware warnings outside all the public toilets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Getting away at 2, starting to look pretty shit just now though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 At Gyle Park and it keeps stopping and starting. Can't see it amounting to the extreme ice age they are predicting. Can't be doing with no football this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Sent home ? "Work from home" rest of day then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Penicuik is getting a bit wild, lots of drifting and roads are white. Dafties driving too fast. It’s going from white out to sunshine and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 My youngest started crying 5 minutes ago. She left her hairband in the garden earlier and wants me to go look for it. "Fine! Where did you leave it?" "Don't remember." "What does it look like?" "It's white." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I have milk, tea bags and biscuits. Bring your worst Penicuik!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 42 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: Airdrie to be red from 1pm. Nice knowing y'all. I've cracked open a beer and watching day time telly. It's like being back at University Airdrie has always been Red with a dash of white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: I have milk, tea bags and biscuits. Bring your worst Penicuik!! Shit, meant to pop down to Lidl to get milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, westbow said: Shit, meant to pop down to Lidl to get milk. #prayforwestbow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Folk still doubting the hype aye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Airdrie has always been Red with a dash of white. fair point Schools off tmrw here too. Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, iantjambo said: #prayforwestbow Got almond milk -gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 It has come to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, westbow said: Got almond milk -gross Went to Tesco at 11.30 this morning. Roads dead and pretty clear (the main ones) Got a big lasagne and a slab of beer. Bring it beast of the East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: Went to Tesco at 11.30 this morning. Roads dead and pretty clear (the main ones) Got a big lasagne and a slab of beer. Bring it beast of the East That would have done you till about now so you will have ran out of beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, westbow said: Got almond milk -gross Christ, I’d rather go without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Just been for essentials (beer and wine), it was amazing fun driving in that, seen a few arseholes mind who hadn't a clue what they were doing, makes me cringe watching them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Very strange to see how bad the blizzard has been last half hour or so yet not a touch of snow on my car but roads are bad snow is powder like getting blowing around in the strong wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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