Currahee! 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. I hope somebody got your wee trip filmed. It would make quite funny viewing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuj1 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Took me 45 mins to get from Fairbrae to the Airport this morning. Although 25mins was spent trying to get out the driveway. 4 people couldn't get in. Nothing stopping them afterwards, only one bothered. Poofs. Ho Ho Feckin' Ho :santa5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 currently says it is -7 brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Factor Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 currently says it is -7 brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Minus 8 in Livi right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeky Boy Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 im gon sledging:santa1::santa4: So did I, in a 12 ton bus. C'Mon Lothian buses WOO HOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 BB, a very similar gene pool ... I done the exact same thing in the weeg recently. I wish you were my auld man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Spacey Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Apparently the tailback from the bridge was all the way to Kirkcaldy at one point (accident although not sure where). And not surprised that someone has died of cardiac arrest, wish people would realise that in weather like this you really need to wrap up warm, as it is quite a common reason for cardiac arrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 2100 Clear Sky -6.1 ?C 2200 Clear Sky -7.3 ?C 2300 Clear Sky -8.6 ?C 0000 Clear Sky -9.3 ?C 0100 Partly cloudy -9.8 ?C 0200 Medium-level Cloud -9.4 ?C 0300 Fog -8.2 ?C Last 9 hours temperatures at the airport, brr. Snow on its way later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 2100 Clear Sky -6.1 ?C 2200 Clear Sky -7.3 ?C 2300 Clear Sky -8.6 ?C 0000 Clear Sky -9.3 ?C 0100 Partly cloudy -9.8 ?C 0200 Medium-level Cloud -9.4 ?C 0300 Fog -8.2 ?C Last 9 hours temperatures at the airport, brr. Snow on its way later. 09:30 Gorgie, it's chucking it down in buckets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Coming down heavy in the Longstone projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Blizzard-like conditions here in Gorebridge for more than a hour now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) Blizzard-like conditions here in Gorebridge for more than a hour now... Similar in Bonnyrigg. This is when you wish you didn't have a rear wheel drive car as I need to get to Tesco. Edited December 24, 2009 by davemclaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Similar in Bonnyrigg. This when you wish you didn't have a rear wheel drive car as I need to get to Tesco. The two things sticking out the bottom of your erse are called legs, leave the car in the drive and use them........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Similar in Bonnyrigg. This when you wish you didn't have a rear wheel drive car as I need to get to Tesco. Tesco?? Rather you than me - they were queueing up to get into the car park there yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Blizzard-like conditions here in Gorebridge for more than a hour now... Baws, hope it easies off by the time I need to try and get home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 The two things sticking out the bottom of your erse are called legs, leave the car in the drive and use them........ It's at least a mile and a half.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Tesco?? Rather you than me - they were queueing up to get into the car park there yesterday! Not what I need to hear right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Baws, hope it easies off by the time I need to try and get home! It's off at the moment, but the roads are pretty bad - no sign of any gritters so far and vehicles are struggling to get up our street once again. Not what I need to hear right now. Sorry...truth hurts! :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Not what I need to hear right now. Man up Dave and tell her to get a taxi. Picked my wife up at 8am and it was -6C. Cant see the game being on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Cheers mate, much appreciated. A wee update John. It's snowing again. Not too heavy but another few inches are lying. The main roads are fine though. Shouldn't have a problem coming down. I'll let you know of any change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellie0028 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I hope the roads in Gorebridge improve,ive gotta get out to the hair dressers and the cars are struggling to get up to my street,plus I dont think my wheelchair will manage in the snow :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 It's at least a mile and a half.... And, that equates to a round trip of around an hour, plus shopping time, assuming you walk and don't crawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 And, that equates to a round trip of around an hour, plus shopping time, assuming you walk and don't crawl. You're a hard man Iain. No respect for the car-bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 The two things sticking out the bottom of your erse are called legs, leave the car in the drive and use them........ As long as you are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 As long as you are OK. I'm fine Jam Tarts 1874, been out and did what I had to do this morning, without any problems whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 A wee update John. It's snowing again. Not too heavy but another few inches are lying. The main roads are fine though. Shouldn't have a problem coming down. I'll let you know of any change. cheers mate, it's more up this way I'm concerned about now as Middleton Moor gets it the worst, it can be clear South of Fountainhall but really bad there, it's also been more snow in Rosyth too, so much for the clear nights that were predicted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Edinburgh just made the BBC national news. Apparently it was -11 in the city last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgey55 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 09:30 Gorgie, it's chucking it down in buckets. At approximatley 05:15 this morning, my jaloppy was sensing the temperature on the M8 J2 was -11. By the time i got to the Edinburgh Mail Centre, it had reached a tropical -9! Then -4 on the way to the Kingsgate. Which is feckin heavin and the floor is like an ice rink! No recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Edinburgh just made the BBC national news. Apparently it was -11 in the city last night. -13 in the Arctic wilderness otherwise known as Gorebridge last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Managed to get out of the street today so got to Tesco and back. Thanks to all for their concern. Remind me to get at least a front wheel drive car the next time... :santa1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 -13 in the Arctic wilderness otherwise known as Gorebridge last night Surely an exaggeration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Surely an exaggeration. That's what it said on the outdoor thermometer in our garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 That's what it said on the outdoor thermometer in our garden! I came in at 3am and it was -5.Your thermometer is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I came in at 3am and it was -5.Your thermometer is wrong. Well, I reckon our garden's twinned with Siberia or something - snow and frost tend to linger in ours when it's disappeared from everywhere else. All I can say it that it was bitterly cold here last night - and I don't feel the cold that badly. I'm normally quite happy when everyone else is shivering, so if I'm feeling cold, you can be sure it's bloody freezing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 cheers mate, it's more up this way I'm concerned about now as Middleton Moor gets it the worst, it can be clear South of Fountainhall but really bad there, it's also been more snow in Rosyth too, so much for the clear nights that were predicted Middleton was fine yesterday whereas Soutra was shut for a while. All the main roads are fine at the moment but it's getting really cold. I'll post updates of any change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Quick update John A7 fine at present. It is sleet/snow in Gorebridge at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgey55 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Big icicles hingin from the gadge towers front door now. Cannie mind EVER seeing icicles 10 inches long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Quick update John A7 fine at present. It is sleet/snow in Gorebridge at the moment. Frank our dog walker just confirmed the snow in Gorebridge. :santa1: Not much yet in Boomtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I've just driven through the centre of town. Light drizzly rain, car claiming it's 1c. Will the snow survive until christmas day? Or will it all melt and be replaced by huge sheets of black ice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I've just driven through the centre of town. Light drizzly rain, car claiming it's 1c. Will the snow survive until christmas day? Or will it all melt and be replaced by huge sheets of black ice? Definitely getting milder mate, and the weather lass said about an hour ago it was meant to be minus 7, why do they get it sooooo wrong??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Definitely getting milder mate, and the weather lass said about an hour ago it was meant to be minus 7, why do they get it sooooo wrong??? How's it looking your side of the bridge John? I'm bringing the folks over there tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambogaz1968 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Definitely getting milder mate, and the weather lass said about an hour ago it was meant to be minus 7, why do they get it sooooo wrong??? They get it wrong because they are guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 How's it looking your side of the bridge John? I'm bringing the folks over there tomorrow. It's fine over here now mate, it was hairy for a bit earlier on around lunch time, but it's actually melting a bit now mate and the roads are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 It's fine over here now mate, it was hairy for a bit earlier on around lunch time, but it's actually melting a bit now mate and the roads are fine. Excellent. Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Its officially a white christmas in Penicuik, snowing moderately just now. :santa4: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucky Thompson Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Been raining here in Edinburgh West and +2 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Was some sleet/snow in the south part of edinburgh about 2 hours ago. Good enough for a white xmas me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It's back!!!!! Big flakes falling in Rosyth now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Chucking it doon in Blackburn again! ie. feckin big flakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Raining heavily in Gorgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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