[markpowell]

Cant get out from the back of the house as its a steep hill, looks like the ice and snow here for a while too, just checked the forcast and the temperatures are staying 0 all day with more snow to come. Jeremy kyle it is then.
I heard its bad on the east coast too, anyone else having problems?
Mark

[Steve Barnett (Carpet Care Plus)]

I'm snowed in too Mark.

I am only a 5 minute drive from a main road, but I live in a village and down a narrow lane, so they don't grit any of the village. In February I was snowed in for 3 days.

Oh well, all my work is done and the money is in the bank - I've got 2 days free next week for last minute stuff, but if I can't get out then thats me finished for xmas.

Happy Days 


Steve

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

Was thinking of braving the 6 inches but having watched the guy next door get stuck coming off the drive, I've just rearranged 2 jobs and waiting on the third.

Trouble is it means I will have to work late next which I don't like doing.

C'est la vie!!

Doug

[Mr Dvae]

let's have some photos my missus loves snow

Dave

ps we haven't had any snow as yet.

[Jim_77]

It's coming your way Dave, Northants snowed under badly, Leics just getting heavy...

Just rearranged 2 jobs for Mon and 3rd for new year cos she's going away.  Time to finish the decorating.....

[suffolkclean]

Snowy Pics taken standing at my front door lastnight ...........

[Jason Ryan]

Nice photos Suffolkclean, now all you need to do is add a merry christmas on them print em off and you got your own personlised xmas cards .

No snow here in Wales yet, freezing though.

[Joe H]

Just a light smattering of snow here in north Cheshire.
Cold though.
Forgot to top up the water tank in the van yesterday afternoon when I finished. Couldnt do it this morning, tap on the wall and hose all froze up.
Loaded Scorpion, but when I got to job his water tap was handy so Prowler on the job.
Driveway had a slight slope on it. Every time I went o the van I was cautious.
Finished the job, everything packed up, just going to passenger side to get some leaflets to leave and I started to go.
I would love to see a slow motion of it cause it must have been arms and legs flying everywhere, but eventually I went down, but took his ornamental "street lamp" with me. Snapped clean in half and all the glass shattered in the top bit as well.
He was very nice about it - he only gave me one black eye instead of two. 

3 jobs to do Monday, one on Tuesday morning so far.

[M.Acorn]

Had to pour a kettle of hot water over my van door,was frozen up solid,was just the road out my village that was bad this morning,1 more job then done for the weekend  .
My customer was also back from Hong kong for all of 3 days,paid me £500 for the next 10 weeks,and a £50 tip / xmas pres to boot ! 

[Mike Osbourne]

No snow here in fact with my fair skin may have a touch of sunburn.

[Paul Simpson]

Good thick layer of snow here overnight.
Seems I unintentionally timed it spot on.
Had work virtually every day of December so far but had to take today and tomorrow off for childcare.
Of course some snow and the last day of term means the schools think theres no point opening so spent the day dragging the kids around on sleds.
Got 2 jobs booked for Sunday when its hopefully cleared up again.
Lucky or what 

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Had to pour a kettle of hot water over my van door,was frozen up solid,was just the road out my village that was bad this morning,1 more job then done for the weekend  .
My customer was also back from Hong kong for all of 3 days,paid me £500 for the next 10 weeks,and a £50 tip / xmas pres to boot ! 

I've heard that the best way to stop doors freezing is to give them a good rub down with talcum powder as this dries out any moisture in the rubber which hence stops the sticking.

Oh and don't forget to fill your tank up with petrol/diesel to stop condensation forming in the empty part of the tank.

(More good tips from the Doctor for healthy driving. )

[CleanerCarpets]

I'm snowed in too Mark.

I am only a 5 minute drive from a main road, but I live in a village and down a narrow lane, so they don't grit any of the village. In February I was snowed in for 3 days.

Oh well, all my work is done and the money is in the bank - I've got 2 days free next week for last minute stuff, but if I can't get out then thats me finished for xmas.

Happy Days


Steve

instead of money in the bank Steve, dont you mean 'cash in the stash'  ?

[M.Acorn]

Oh and don't forget to fill your tank up with petrol/diesel to stop condensation forming in the empty part of the tank.

Never crossed my mind that !
Mate was telling me last week about a bottle full of water,with a pipe going to the intake manifold,and another pipe going somewhere else,which is supposedly good for another 30 to 40 miles from a full tank of diesel ?
All over the net suposedly,not thinking of trying it but has anyoine else heard of this ?

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

I have been out in the car today but wouldn't risk the van in 6 inches of snow.

My road is that bad that I am not even risking going out for a Friday night beer 

Cheers

Doug

[Neil Williams]

Mate was telling me last week about a bottle full of water,with a pipe going to the intake manifold,and another pipe going somewhere else,which is supposedly good for another 30 to 40 miles from a full tank of diesel ?

Please don't try this Mark, please and I really mean with your history please don't try this.
This sounds like some crazy idea to dilute down the fuel on non fuel injected petrol engines, as it's the vacuum that draws fuel into the cylinders for burning.
If it's fuel injected engine then it will make zero difference as the fuel injection pump meters how much fuel goes to the cylinders, and drawing water into the cylinders has disaster written all over it.

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Hi Guys

I have been out in the car today but wouldn't risk the van in 6 inches of snow.

My road is that bad that I am not even risking going out for a Friday night beer 

Cheers

Doug

Blimey Doug. Must be serious!

Cheers (hic)!



(Just opening a bottle of white) Roger

[JandS]

As I left the house this morning and strolled down to pick up my
morning paper the warm breeze was gently wafting the palm trees.
Stopping off on the way back to order coffee and croissants at one
of the many pavement cafes dotted around our town.
Sat outside in the warm breeze perusing my diary as to where my
jobs would take me today and wondering - top up or top down and a/c.
Sunglasses are a given.
Then the wife said get up and turn the thermostat up a bit more you tight sod.

John

[mark shannon]

Bad here in Herts against better judgement went out 2 jobs, got stuck twice custys and neighbours digging me out Van now safely parked for weekend.

[Doctor Carpet (Ret'd)]

Clinton

The call of the Nursery is getting stronger and stronger.

Three more manic days then after work on the 22nd its beer and curry for me and those who have helped me out during the year. Do you want to come along? It's now known in certain circles as the DCCB-Doctor Carpet Christmas Bash. I've even got clients who pay to come along!!
The 23rd is recovery day
The 24th is my birthday
The 25th it's back to work-doing all the cooking AND washing up (no dish washer) for management and my old folks.

The 27th it's holiday time at the out-laws when I'm not allowed to raise a finger-but that only lasts for 2 days.


Of course-any more snow and the whole plan could be buggered!


(PS For those who don't know the Nursery it's a suburban pub tucked away in the middle of housing but which won CAMRA's Best Overall Pub in the Country award a few years ago.)