What's more current than the weather?

[Trilby]

that's a great image! and thanks for the pics----you live NEAR Hebdon Bridge?

And that does seem like a lot of snow for you guys. I read about the winter of '63 in England and it was quite a dump of ice and snow. Are they comparing this one to that?


and Sundae--thanks for the answer. I should've known the Welsh thing----they are a bit different now, aren't they? LOL

[DanaC]

Quite near Hebbers, aye. 'Bout a 25 minute drive. That's where the two Js live

We've had as bad and worse in recent years. Don't forget I'm basically in the foothills of the Pennines between Lancashire and Yorkshire. If it's going to snow anywhere it's likely to be here, and likely to be deeper than on flatter ground.

It was worse Sunday-Monday. I had to cancel my classes for Monday afternoon and arrange alternative sessions. The roads in and out of the village were all but locked down. Also, this is unlikely to stick around long. That mad snowfall last night was the last hurrah, the thaw is already setting in amid flood warnings.

Won't be sorry to see it go. I've been having to wash Carrot's paws after every outing (3-5 times a day) for the last couple of weeks.

[Trilby]

I feel like such a horrible dog owner when I hear you take carrot out 3-5 times a day-esp. in this kind of weather. I don't walk Autumn unless it's nice out...and I feel very bad mommy-ish for it. She IS nine, though, and more accustomed to a cozy life-but I KNOW she needs to walk. I just can't make myself do it in cold snowy weather.

[DanaC]

Bear in mind I don't have an outside space to let him go do whatever he needs to do. If he needs a quick wee, I have to take him out of the shared garden space onto the road or the lane. If I had a garden I'd walk him once or twice a day and let him in the garden the rest of the time.

He's also only 13 months old and not allowed walks of more than 20 minutes at a time, currently, because of his hips. When he's doing well with is walking, he can go up to 30 mins, but no more than that.

That's not a lot of exercise for a young bearded collie. They're an active, outdoor breed. So, I have to break his exercise down into multiple walks. that way he gets the same amount of walking in a daybut not all in one or two chunks leading to him fall back on his tired walk (which damages his hips) for the last third of each.

[Sundae]

It rained here last night.
Cleared most oof the snow and ice.
Quite warm today, sun is shining.

Wish I lived in Dani's part of the country.

[Trilby]

Originally Posted by Sundae

It rained here last night.
Cleared most oof the snow and ice.
Quite warm today, sun is shining.

Wish I lived in Dani's part of the country.

what have you been up to, missy?


Miss size 18! fanfuckingtastic! You look great-even if you feel a bit ill. Are you feeling better?

[Trilby]

Oh, yeah; his poor hips.

but still. You are such a good doggie mommy.

[Aliantha]

South East Qld, the area which Ducky and I both live in was hit by at least 5 tornadoes yesterday. More are predicted today. They've been most active around the area where Ducky (and my father) live. So far just a lot of damage to property. No loss of life. Lots of flooding.

Anyway, more rain today, and another cyclone forming up north. We could be in for a fair bit of wild over the last month of summer by the looks of things.

[Chocolatl]

Stay safe! (and dry!)

[Griff]

No schools! Big wet flakes right now but gonna be ice soon.

[Trilby]

rain here. All the snow has melted and it's gun-metal grey outside. It's been nasty for a week and my dog is pissed that I haven't taken her out. She needs some walking but I can't make myself do it in snowing/blowing and temps in the teens. It's warmer now but, you know, rain.

I fucking hate January.

[glatt]

No schools here too. Federal government closed til noon. Freezing rain.

But my firm opened on time, and I was expected to show up on time. Grrr.

Can't blame them though. The roads are fine. icy spots here and there on the sidewalks, but otherwise it was a decent commute.

[Griff]

just switched over to wintry mix here

[limey]

Wind. Wild wind. Have just placed strategic lamps around the house, ready for lighting ... and we are regrettably short of newspaper for lighting the fire ...

[BigV]

Try doritos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od4q...e_gdata_player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uum2...e_gdata_player