We had some snow today. That’s English snow – measured by the flake rather than the inch. After two attempts we have a very sparse scattering, which will no doubt freeze overnight and, as our street gets no sun in winter, stick about for a week or so causing problems.
That’s how we deal with snow in England, acting surprised, being under-prepared and letting a few flakes close down the entire country. No doubt we will have train delays and car accidents tomorrow. I can’t help thinking that other places do it better. It’s unlikely, for instance, that Canadians or Scandinavians would even recognise this sprinkling as snow.
Fortunately the urban population of the UK is plentifully provided with Chelsea Tractors.
I will keep my opinion of such things to myself. It’s not that I’m short of opinions, but Julia has given me a list of jobs to do ready for her Open Day tomorrow.
“Dusting” is what it can be called here in Wisconsin. Sometimes I call it volcanic ash. You’re not alone…I believe Washington DC “freaks out” and abandons cars and closes up inside until the big bad flakes go away.
Good to know it’s just us. 🙂
And I’ll take bets that the council has no sand and gravel!
That’s the strange part isn’t it? They gritted several times a few weeks ago, but nothing for this lot. 🙂
Winter is coming! In Maine, as I’m sure you know, we get lots and lots of snow, sometimes well over a foot in one storm. But we are always prepared because after all, it’s winter in Maine. Farther south, they handle snow the way you do. Three inches throws them in a tizzy, which gives us Mainers the giggles.;)
Here in Nottingham we don’t see a lot of snow so quarter of an inch perplexes us. I imagine you have frosts deeper than that. 🙂
Oh, yes! That is why the not so lovely month of March is noted for its misery.
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As a Canadian, I believe what you are talking about is called flurries. 🙂
In Canadian terms it was probably shirt-sleeve weather. 🙂
‘English snow – measured by the flake rather than the inch.”
Brilliant! 🙂 🙂
With all I’ve learnt from blogging I’ve had to re=evaluate my definition of snow. 🙂
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Chelsea tractor!!! what a hoot. I wish we could think of something to call them here (other than SUVs and gas hogs). It is true that most people who drive them can’t, really, but what they really can’t do is park. I’m still chuckling over the name.
I quite like the name “gas hog”. Makes them sound cute and furry. 🙂
but perhaps a bit smelly, no?
Are you feeling all right? Keeping your opinions to yourself seems sadly out of character.
I had to make up a photo album for Julia, including lettering with metallic pens – didn’t have time to comment on road hogs with more money than driving skill. 🙂
There are plenty of them about.
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You would like a song by Geoff Bartley called “Bozos on the Road”
http://www.geoffbartley.com/public_html/lyrics/Blue_Beneath_lyrics/Bozos.html
A very appropriate song. 🙂