[zesty]

Even I've had to admit defeat this week. I've written the whole week off as its forecast minus temperatures for the next 3 nights and there's a lot of lying snow and water lying around here.

I struggled to get out of my close this morning and the side roads are a nightmare. It's just not worth crashing the van or getting stuck down a side road.

It's going to be very dangerous the next few mornings as it's forecast-6 overnight so all the water and impacted snow will freeze solid!

2 degrees here, record week coming up 

[deeege]

Even I've had to admit defeat this week. I've written the whole week off as its forecast minus temperatures for the next 3 nights and there's a lot of lying snow and water lying around here.

I struggled to get out of my close this morning and the side roads are a nightmare. It's just not worth crashing the van or getting stuck down a side road.

It's going to be very dangerous the next few mornings as it's forecast-6 overnight so all the water and impacted snow will freeze solid!

No problem here 3 miles away and with a cold system Daz

Plenty of snow about but the A roads are fine and I’m on commercial all this week so no battling through residential areas.

Temps are looking unworkable Thurs/Fri though so it’ll be tax return, website tidy up etc.

[tlwcs]

Moved in with the burd and already gone soft.
I remember when you sat in cold baked beans, I bet they’re warmed for you now. 😀

[The Jester of Wibbly]

Going to be tough on Thursday and Friday this week.   I bet none of us will be working 😂

[dazmond]

Moved in with the burd and already gone soft.
I remember when you sat in cold baked beans, I bet they’re warmed for you now. 😀

Nope.....not moved in yet! Looks like Feb or March now!👍😄

[dazmond]

How are your vans in the snow with a full tank lads? Mines terrible! I've had new tyres put on the front too just before xmas. (Albeit summer tyres.)Hardly any grip and I was sliding about all over the place this morning even with careful driving.....its just not worth crashing the van or getting stuck down a side road. Most of my work is in the leafy suburbs/semi rural....

If we had weather like this for months at a time every year I'd invest in winter tyres and probably drive a 4 wheel drive.

[dazmond]

I've noticed my Cupra Formentor (small SUV)is much better in the snow,good grip and feels much safer driving in this arctic weather but obviously I'm not carrying half a ton of water in the back!

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

How are your vans in the snow with a full tank lads? Mines terrible! I've had new tyres put on the front too just before xmas. (Albeit summer tyres.)Hardly any grip and I was sliding about all over the place this morning even with careful driving.....its just not worth crashing the van or getting stuck down a side road. Most of my work is in the leafy suburbs/semi rural....

If we had weather like this for months at a time every year I'd invest in winter tyres and probably drive a 4 wheel drive.

Just stay home Daz and relax. You already said it..... It's not worth the risk, it'll all be over by next week at the latest most probably.👍

[dazmond]

How are your vans in the snow with a full tank lads? Mines terrible! I've had new tyres put on the front too just before xmas. (Albeit summer tyres.)Hardly any grip and I was sliding about all over the place this morning even with careful driving.....its just not worth crashing the van or getting stuck down a side road. Most of my work is in the leafy suburbs/semi rural....

If we had weather like this for months at a time every year I'd invest in winter tyres and probably drive a 4 wheel drive.

Just stay home Daz and relax. You already said it..... It's not worth the risk, it'll all be over by next week at the latest most probably.👍

I won't be staying at home all day mate. I've had 2 weeks off over xmas and I'm just about done with sitting around eating left over chocolates and mince pies....😆

A few afternoon gym sessions and daily long walks with the dog is on the cards. I'll get my haircut tomorrow and book my van in for it's MOT. Also a few drumming sessions in the evenings to keep me physically active.....

Looks like it's gonna thaw out Sunday going into monday morning.👍

[simon w]

Weathers pretty mild down here tbh. I know it's a bit of  a cliche, but I really have had a "record week". Started back last Friday, worked Saturday, because I just fancied it, Monday & Tuesday and got shed loads of commercial work done.

Got an unusual job to do in Bristol Cathedral on Friday afternoon. A surveyor has got his drone stuck on a beam 50ft up and the facility department of the Diocese has asked me to knock it off with my 60 ft pole.

[dazmond]

Just checked my oil filled radiator and it's not working! I've had it at least 10 years so it doesnt owe me anything. Luckily I've got another one which is bigger and better so ive just put that on in the back of my van overnight.

Don't get caught out lads!

[simon w]

Just checked my oil filled radiator and it's not working! I've had it at least 10 years so it doesnt owe me anything. Luckily I've got another one which is bigger and better so ive just put that on in the back of my van overnight.

Don't get caught out lads!

I won't get caught out Daz as it's really quite mild down here 

[Splash and dash]

Just checked my oil filled radiator and it's not working! I've had it at least 10 years so it doesnt owe me anything. Luckily I've got another one which is bigger and better so ive just put that on in the back of my van overnight.

Don't get caught out lads!

Just get your frost stat fixed never have to worry about it then

[simon w]

Just checked my oil filled radiator and it's not working! I've had it at least 10 years so it doesnt owe me anything. Luckily I've got another one which is bigger and better so ive just put that on in the back of my van overnight.

Don't get caught out lads!

Just get your frost stat fixed never have to worry about it then

He doesn't want to wake his girlfriends neighbours up with the sound of his window cleaning van in the early hours.   

[Stoots]

It's hard going,  I did a full day Monday but I probably shouldn't have  in the snow if I had any sanity I was sliding about and struggling on some side streets. Yesterday wasn't as bad.

Looks like it's getting worse though minus 1 this morning tomorrow forecast minus 3 and barely getting to zero.

Only just managing to get off my driveway with a run up 

I'll persevere though today and tomorrow get something done at least.

It has tickled me daz that the hot water boys can't cope when little old cold man is out risking his neck and getting stuff done 

[dazmond]

It's hard going,  I did a full day Monday but I probably shouldn't have  in the snow if I had any sanity I was sliding about and struggling on some side streets. Yesterday wasn't as bad.

Looks like it's getting worse though minus 1 this morning tomorrow forecast minus 3 and barely getting to zero.

Only just managing to get off my driveway with a run up 

I'll persevere though today and tomorrow get something done at least.

It has tickled me daz that the hot water boys can't cope when little old cold man is out risking his neck and getting stuff done 

It's the risk of crashing the van,getting stuck down a side road or slipping and falling and breaking a bone that's stopping me working. It's dangerous out there and simply not worth the risk. There is a few inches of compacted ice and snow that's frozen solid overnight here. I'll lose out on around £800 not working Tues,Wed,Thurs so it's no big deal. It could be a lot worse if I crashed or broke a bone.

Be careful out there chaps!

[dazmond]

Tax bill paid and 2 x 10 day holidays to Lanzarote paid off now for May and September and plenty of money in the bank so no need to work but I like to work and get back into a regular routine after xmas.

Oh well I'm off to take the dog out,haircut then gym this afternoon.😎👍

[simon w]

It's hard going,  I did a full day Monday but I probably shouldn't have  in the snow if I had any sanity I was sliding about and struggling on some side streets. Yesterday wasn't as bad.

Looks like it's getting worse though minus 1 this morning tomorrow forecast minus 3 and barely getting to zero.

Only just managing to get off my driveway with a run up 

I'll persevere though today and tomorrow get something done at least.

It has tickled me daz that the hot water boys can't cope when little old cold man is out risking his neck and getting stuff done 

It's the risk of crashing the van,getting stuck down a side road or slipping and falling and breaking a bone that's stopping me working. It's dangerous out there and simply not worth the risk. There is a few inches of compacted ice and snow that's frozen solid overnight here. I'll lose out on around £800 not working Tues,Wed,Thurs so it's no big deal. It could be a lot worse if I crashed or broke a bone.

Be careful out there chaps!

Would it be worth the northern lads signing up with an employment agency and get temporary work in local factory or mine while the weather prevents you from cleaning windows?

[simon w]

Tax bill paid and 2 x 10 day holidays to Lanzarote paid off now for May and September and plenty of money in the bank so no need to work but I like to work and get back into a regular routine after xmas.

Oh well I'm off to take the dog out,haircut then gym this afternoon.😎👍

It's amazing how you manage to stretch 1K a week Daz, fair play to you. 

But at least your tax bill will be low as for a sole trader you don't earn that much.

[deeege]

It's hard going,  I did a full day Monday but I probably shouldn't have  in the snow if I had any sanity I was sliding about and struggling on some side streets. Yesterday wasn't as bad.

Looks like it's getting worse though minus 1 this morning tomorrow forecast minus 3 and barely getting to zero.

Only just managing to get off my driveway with a run up 

I'll persevere though today and tomorrow get something done at least.

It has tickled me daz that the hot water boys can't cope when little old cold man is out risking his neck and getting stuff done 

It's the risk of crashing the van,getting stuck down a side road or slipping and falling and breaking a bone that's stopping me working. It's dangerous out there and simply not worth the risk. There is a few inches of compacted ice and snow that's frozen solid overnight here. I'll lose out on around £800 not working Tues,Wed,Thurs so it's no big deal. It could be a lot worse if I crashed or broke a bone.

Be careful out there chaps!

Would it be worth the northern lads signing up with an employment agency and get temporary work in local factory or mine while the weather prevents you from cleaning windows?

Sod that! If you are not earning enough money window cleaning to pay for the <5 days per year on average that ice stops play, you are doing something seriously wrong.

I managed 2 full days Mon Tues, will get a half day in today then call it for the week if the forecast is correct. No biggy, tax return, a few tweaks on the website, a few jobs round the house etc ready to start back Monday.