Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
Ah snow - not seen any for maybe a decade.

When we did get any significant amount I used to create snow dinosaurs, and if the temperature was low enough I would carve a Rupert - that is Rupert the Bear, not an officer. It requires compacted snow to get the details.

I remember being in the English Midlands when there was a significant snowfall back in February 1978 - the locals drove around with the car wheels doing 50 mph but moving at about 10, with a huge cloud of slush thrown up behind them. One car passed me when I was cycling, and literally blasted me into the snow bank in the gutter.

The idea of selecting second gear and going softly on the accelerator just did not compute.

I do always have bread in the freezer and dried milk on hand though - perhaps I am just pessimistic, or maybe optimistic that someone will call in to see us.

Anne the Pleater
Just for you, Anne. This is a shot of our front yard taken about 5 minutes ago. ith: