ICY TOWN

The big freeze is settling in for what the weather experts are telling us is going to be some time. This morning I left home early, about six or so and drove over icy roads with my car telling me that it was as low as minus six outside. Driving is precarious fun. Last night it took me an hour to do a fifteen minute journey. At times my car was wheelspinning from rest. That is, I'd accelerate just...Source : London, Lanka and drums (subscribe)

I have done a layout using the photos I took of Rufus all snuggly warm in his snowsuit and hat. We were on the bus going into town and the rhythm of the bus sent him to sleep. Today has been warmer and the snow is turning to water the icy condition are disappearing and life is getting back to normal.Source : Mary's Musings (subscribe)

Once again, I find myself doing something years after my Flisters have taken it up. Today, I finally got round to visiting the weekly local Farmers Market. I had expected it to be somewhat depleted, by way of traders not risking icy roads into town, but the nine or so stalls there today more than satisfied my needs/interests. One stall in particular caught my attention, which specialised in game...Source : Hitch's miscellania (subscribe)

It was the first time since Germany suffered so much snow since 1985.The icy weather has disrupted travel across Europe and more delays are expected. Some people were also forced to abandon their cars due to the heavy snow. ...

The sky is picking out subtle colour shifts in your image but they are overshadowed by the gorgeous colours in the wharf pilings and water. Wow! Beautiful. We have two wharfs, a lighthouse and a marina in town. Many people drive down in ...

The roads, primarily overpasses and elevated areas, could become icy and hazardous. Have a family plan and kit, just like in a hurricane situation. Food, water, medications and most importantly, a source of heat like blankets or coats. ...

If we got bored we would travel the icy streets across town to various other friends' houses to do pretty much the same thing. Eventually, our friends and family all had their power restored while we still found ourselves sitting in ...

I somewhat regret never going to see The Kids In The Hall on the several times I remember them coming to town. And now they have a new TV miniseries called "Death Comes To Town" which is starting very soon. These guys were always pretty ...

WYRE Borough Council have announced that salt is being applied to icy footpaths in Garstang town centre from today (Friday).

Icy road conditions: a message from the Town Council President. December 29, 2009. From Robert Tomey: “We have major problems with the brakes on the truck. It had grinding in the right rear wheel then lost all brake pressure and fluid. ...

The town council also discussed purchasing new grit bins for the town, but agreed more information was needed on whether the county council would fill them, and whose responsibility it would be to distribute the grit. ...

Our first three days in Chile were spent in San Pedro de Atacama, a tiny frontier mining town that has transformed into a tiny tourist center in the past decade. It´s in the center of the Atacama desert, which we have learned is the .... This is not the case, however, and a wrongly placed foot leads to a hundred foot fall into icy water. Standing in the driving hail over the water next to a giant icy english muffin, we gained a healthy respect for natureś frozen wonders. ...