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[Drago]

Has the mini ice-age of the 2030's struck early?

 

[Colin_P]

Has the mini ice-age of the 2030's struck early?

As a kid in the 70's I remember there being lots of talk about a forthcoming ice age.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Pretty sure I've just seen Dennis Quaid walking past in snow shoes...

I thought about that movie when I saw some of the BBC graphics

 

[Ming the Merciless]

As a kid in the 70's I remember there being lots of talk about a forthcoming ice age.

Latest modelling suggests a 68% chance of it happening in the 2030's

 

[PeteXXX]

Quick stupid o’clock ride after w*rk.... unrideable, but fun!
-4 with 7 or 8” of snow in a few places.
Bottled it after half a mile or so and slithered back home

 

[screenman]

[QUOTE 5168211, member: 259"]Clearing your drive, yes. The whole road from Southrey to Boston? No way[/QUOTE]

It is only a 1 mile section of road that is blocked.

 

[screenman]

I agree, I've never met a farmer that isn't a moany miserable goat. It must be something they learn at farmer school.

They have something in common with many cyclist then.

 

[cyberknight]

Pasted from a face fluff post showing road conditions i enjoyed on the way home just now i had a work mate who had to push , had to dig my way up the final hill to my house as well.Glad i took the spade with me

 

[Saluki]

I have lost 3 days income this week, I would hate to put myself in a position where a I needed help from any services just for the sake of a few bob.

Today will be my 3rd day without pay. Tuesday was my day off. I am a bit worried about next Friday. I doubt that I will get in tomorrow, at this rate.

 

[screenman]

Today will be my 3rd day without pay. Tuesday was my day off. I am a bit worried about next Friday. I doubt that I will get in tomorrow, at this rate.

Going out for a walk soon, but certainly not taking the car out. I think your journey to work is still blocked, stay safe.

 

[Drago]

Our village is cut off. 5 foot snowdrifts on two roads, a jack knifed lorry on the third. Could probably get out on the third road by MTB/foot if necessary, but I've no reason to go out.

 

[sheddy]

Regulations state that Beeb staff should wear a beret in the summer, and a fur shapka in the winter. Both items must have the red star visible on the front to be compliant, comrade.

But do you have evidence for this ?

My minimal research suggests that BBC Reporters actually suffer a reduction in pay if they dare to wear a hat on camera.

 

[biggs682]

Commuted by foot this morning just over a mile and half on direct route so just over 15 mins nice brisk walk , could have been done on the mtb but other half has stolen the garage keys .

Fair degree of shallow drifting but mainly ok

 

[hopless500]

Currently cut off too. Most villages here are. Just round the corner we have a wee bit of a drift (local posted it on our fb page)....

 

[Drago]

But do you have evidence for this ?

My minimal research suggests that BBC Reporters actually suffer a reduction in pay if they dare to wear a hat on camera.

Ah, the reduction in pay only kicks in if they forget to describe terrorists as "poor misunderstood souls who simply need a cuddle", or forget to address the audience as " comrades".

Going back to the snow, the good news is I'm sure I can get to the pub.

The bad news is our heating has packed up. I suspect the condensate pipe is frozen or the outlet blocked with snow. The good news is the wood burner is keeping the whole house nicely toastie.