Snow Joke

On Thursday morning we woke to find about three inches of snow. Not a surprise as the weather folk had been telling us to expect it for a few days. What was a surprise though was the dreadful state of the main roads. The council said they had been out gritting, but they must have used table salt as they were like glass under the slush. It took me three hours to travel the usual 30 minute journey.

Throughout the day we continued to have the odd heavy snow shower so by home time there was still a lot of snow lying.

Alexander refused to come indoors and get warmed up so by the time we dragged him in he was crying with pain. Since then he has come in to change wet socks and gloves I have to add! (lesson learnt).

Friday morning, after more snow overnight the roads were much better but there was still a good few inches lying on the ground. We live just a mile from the sea and normally get much less snow than those a little further inland so were quite surprised to see it hadn't melted away.

Again a few snow showers through the day and almost freezing temperatures meant it stayed where it was.

This morning we awoke to find even more snow. I measured 9 inches on the top of the shed roof!

This is the road leading to our estate. I walked to Asda to buy some essentials like milk and bread, having to use a basket so that I couldn't do my usual and buy a lot more than I actually wanted. Its only a 5 minute walk so no big deal and would take a lot less effort than scraping the ice off the car just so I could get more shopping in one go.

This is the conservatory. The snow keeps sliding off now and again so we also have a neat little snow drift on the ground. I love looking at the icicles. Hopefully neither of the dogs will get impaled by them! I've put lots of bird feed out so they wont go hungry on my account this winter.

I took the dogs out in the fields at lunchtime and this was the snow cloud making its way towards us. Luckily I had been round the fields and was back in the warm before it hit us. Another inch fell during this shower!

Tomorrow is supposed to be the worst day so far as the wind picks up and we get blizzards. Who knows what will happen on Monday morning regarding roads and travelling to work. I've brought work home with me so I don't have to risk it.

The kids are having a great time. Don't you just love having radiators and doors hung with wet hats, gloves, socks and coats. Wellies scattered willy nilly beside the front door and puddles of water all down the hallway.

Big Dude is out at a concert in Newcastle tonight. Im concerned about him getting home if the buses stop running or something. He isn't worried in the slightest and said he'll just ring if he gets stuck. I told him to ring when he gets out the concert, when he gets to the bus stop, when he gets on the bus and when he's almost home. I think I may be up late worrying unnecessarily tonight because of course he won't do any of that and will just turn up frozen on the doorstep after midnight.

Oh and by the way, my EMU 'Ugg' boots are fantastic! I love them. Its like going out in your slippers. My feet are usually so cold, but not this year! The Possum fur gloves are the warmest gloves ever. So thank you Merinz - even though you will probably be basking in your summer sun at the beach house.

Off to build an igloo!