Miller Jambo 60 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 was meant to be doing a job in falkirk,someone not going to get there livingroom plastered for xmas Wou not risk it Eddie, get plastered yerself. My laddie just asked if im still driving down to Iceland, just glared at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Just got a txt saying police are not letting anyone leave Armadale. Just turning everyone back and its on the news?? I must have left for work before this happened! Could have been doing with a wee day off as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A68 at Soutra is closed! I'm meant to be heading down that way tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 My Gatwick flight this morning has been cancelled. :santa5: Now booked on 14:25. If that doesn't go it'll be Plan B - letting the train take the strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 My Gatwick flight this morning has been cancelled. :santa5: Now booked on 14:25. If that doesn't go it'll be Plan B - letting the train take the strain. Gatwick? *Shudders* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 My daughter who lives in Gala told me it's really deep there, which means it's about 2 inches John it's still snowing here and there's between 6 + 8 inches on the ground. The wife has been told not to come into work as its a blizzard. She works in Gala. So your daughter isn't lying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Just got a txt saying police are not letting anyone leave Armadale. Just turning everyone back and its on the news?? I must have left for work before this happened! Could have been doing with a wee day off as well! But the police keep folk in Armadale in the summer too mate :santa1: John it's still snowing here and there's between 6 + 8 inches on the ground. The wife has been told not to come into work as its a blizzard. She works in Gala. So your daughter isn't lying. It's a bummer Marc, I'm meant to be heading down to Gala to see the bairns on xmas day and to give them their pressies, I'll be gutted if I cant get down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 havin' a giraffe... it's still pelting down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 On another note, does anyone know if the road from Rosyth to Edinburgh is passable? If so which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'M IBRAHIM TALL Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Old school snow!!! It would appear climate change and global warming and all the other scare mongering nonsense the hand ringers bang on about has also taken time off for Christmas. Get in!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sando_Jambo Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Anyone know what its like in penicuik? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Anyone know what its like in penicuik? dunno about penicuik but there's a prehistoric glacier over peebles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 On another note, does anyone know if the road from Rosyth to Edinburgh is passable? If so which one? John, I go the mrs to work this morning up in Pitreavie, plus she said a few folk from Edinburgh were in so I'd imagine it'd be ok the other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juvehearts Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Anyone know what its like in penicuik? its a whiteout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 John, I go the mrs to work this morning up in Pitreavie, plus she said a few folk from Edinburgh were in so I'd imagine it'd be ok the other way Cheers for that mate, just about to brave the elements and finish off Lindas xmas shopping (us organised men have theirs all done and dusted before the bad weather, tut tut) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juvehearts Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 its a whiteout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 its a dump Corrected that for you mate :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Falkirk has had a hammering. Apparently the M9 was closed at Grangemouth for a bit, although should have been cleared by now. Never seen snow like this for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Falkirk has had a hammering. Apparently the M9 was closed at Grangemouth for a bit, although should have been cleared by now. Never seen snow like this for years. Neither have I, about 7 inches here at the top of Dunfermline. Fantastic, shame I'm off work anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A lot of people in my work are apparently "snowed in" and can't get into Edinburgh. Bollocks they are, quick traffic search on the internet exposes their lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sked21 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Anyone been on the A1 between East Lothian and the Fort? If so what is it like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A lot of people in my work are apparently "snowed in" and can't get into Edinburgh. Bollocks they are, quick traffic search on the internet exposes their lies. To be fair, the main roads are all clear, but you have to get from your house to a main road. I could probably get into Edinburgh now, but I can't get the car up the hill in my cul-de-sac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Is this due to continue up until New Years? I'm catching a ****ing train on NYE and I better ****ing get it. Have to say though, walking along Princes St I was thinking there can't be a finer sight in the world than the castle covered in a white blanket of snow. It's seriously brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 To be fair, the main roads are all clear, but you have to get from your house to a main road. I could probably get into Edinburgh now, but I can't get the car up the hill in my cul-de-sac. Do they not have grit boxes at the sides of streets anymore? You could be out with a wheelbarrow and shovel :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Do they not have grit boxes at the sides of streets anymore? You could be out with a wheelbarrow and shovel :santa1: Nothing lasts long at the side of a Falkirk street... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Is this due to continue up until New Years? I'm catching a ****ing train on NYE and I better ****ing get it. Have to say though, walking along Princes St I was thinking there can't be a finer sight in the world than the castle covered in a white blanket of snow. It's seriously brilliant. It's to get milder apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tott Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Anyone been on the A1 between East Lothian and the Fort? If so what is it like? http://www.trafficscotland.org Should be able to see the cameras on the A1 on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 A1 is fine now.I was down there about a hour ago. It's very pretty all this snow but i'm going through to Livi on Friday to pick the wee one up.It better not be snowing then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Took a gamble they'd cancel the 14:25 to Gatwick, and headed for the train. As they did indeed cancel it means we'll get our fares refunded. :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Mammoth trek to get to work this morning! over 2 and a half hours from the bottom of Leith Walk to the Gyle!! Had to do the following, no16 to Lothian Road, then jumped on the 30 with the intention of getting off at the westfield giving me the option of either the 2 or 22, Half hour wait for a full 22 to go past so jumped on the next 30 as far as longstone then walked to the Gyle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Took a gamble they'd cancel the 14:25 to Gatwick, and headed for the train. As they did indeed cancel it means we'll get our fares refunded. :santa1: Hmmmmmm.....the BA web site is now showing the 14:25 as reinstated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hmmmmmm.....the BA web site is now showing the 14:25 as reinstated. As long as you get there surely. It might cost but better getting your holiday imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboSean Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Any news on Bathgate? Driving through there about 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Don't know if it's been posted but somebody fell down the stairs at Waverley Station and has died. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8428069.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 As long as you get there surely. It might cost but better getting your holiday imo. You're right Dave, but I'm a serial attention seeker. :santa4: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynie b Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Any news on Bathgate? Driving through there about 2. Yip....It's a S***hole filled wae morons!! :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabyarsebiscuit Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 You're right Dave, but I'm a serial attention seeker. :santa4: You did the right thing. Trust me. I did the same thing on Friday and the flight was indeed cancelled. You and Mrs T have a good holiday. I'm heading to Kngs Cross for a train back up in a wee while. Not even attempting to fly today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 You did the right thing. Trust me. I did the same thing on Friday and the flight was indeed cancelled. You and Mrs T have a good holiday. I'm heading to Kngs Cross for a train back up in a wee while. Not even attempting to fly today. Cheers Boaby. Hope you have a good one too. Hopefully catch up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 But the police keep folk in Armadale in the summer too mate :santa1: It's a bummer Marc, I'm meant to be heading down to Gala to see the bairns on xmas day and to give them their pressies, I'll be gutted if I cant get down John, it's now stopped snowing and it's starting to thaw. I don't think you'll have a problem getting down to gala. I'll keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Don't know if it's been posted but somebody fell down the stairs at Waverley Station and has died. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8428069.stm I'm amazed that doesn't happen more often to be honest. Those stairs are a death trap, especially for the elderly; and the last thing someone rushing to make their train could do with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The main roads were definitely not clear at half 9 this morning. Absolutely magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The main roads were definitely not clear at half 9 this morning. Absolutely magic. Tell me about it ,was about 1 and a half hours to get to WEST LINTON from BONNYRIGG for work this morning. Was nearly 9 inches of snow down that way and the road was v dodgy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Says a man died on the platform here: http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Man-dies-on-Waverley-Station.5935464.jp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Says a man died on the platform here: http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Man-dies-on-Waverley-Station.5935464.jp I'm not especially surprised at that either. It gets horrendously cold in that station: when I last came up for a game, in early November, I had a very nasty cold, and was shaking while waiting for my train back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 It doesn't look like he slipped, the news reported that he collapsed so it may have been a health condition. Was carrying a kid at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) You did the right thing. Trust me. I did the same thing on Friday and the flight was indeed cancelled. You and Mrs T have a good holiday. I'm heading to Kngs Cross for a train back up in a wee while. Not even attempting to fly today. Mmm on the DLR now heading for city airport. Just bumped into our work travel guy who said Edinburgh airport is shut but its website says otherwise. D Fingers crossed Edited December 23, 2009 by Dave de le Noir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Phamism Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Mmm on the DLR now heading for city airport. Just bumped into our work travel guy who said Edinburgh airport is shut but its website says otherwise. D Fingers crossed Just been on the Radio news that it is open, but 17 flights have been cancelled. Not sure if that means all day, or from now until close. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Just been on the Radio news that it is open, but 17 flights have been cancelled. Not sure if that means all day, or from now until close. Good luck. Cheers. Delayed by an hour, not too bad. And it's the one airport in the uk where they still treat you with an ounce of dignity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 It took me three hours to drive from Corstorphine to Livingston this morning. I don't mind driving in the snow; in fact, I quite like it. But as soon as I drove past Junction 2 of the M8 (the one that takes you to Newbridge), I hit a massive tailback, and of course, there's no way of escape until you reach Livingston. The entire road bacame one big car snowy park. Apart from having a pregnant wife and a two year old daughter in the car, I was desperate for a pee, so at one point, I got out, leapt over the central reservation and went across the motorway and down an embankment. Only I slipped, and took about three tree branches with me on the way down. It was a horrible, although I felt better having that pee, even if about a hundred people saw me take the walk of shame back to the car. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 John, it's now stopped snowing and it's starting to thaw. I don't think you'll have a problem getting down to gala. I'll keep you posted. Cheers mate, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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