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ORIGINAL: LadyEllen

Its the worst and longest period of wintry weather for 30 years here in the UK. Our usual leaden sky, accompanied by mild drizzle from time to time has been replaced for weeks by freezing temperatures, snow and ice direct from Siberia. The snow is frozen, with more snow on top. Any thats melted has been transformed into shimmering stretches of ice. There is at least another week to go - with a heavy snowfall set for Sunday - before any change.

Roads are suffering as grit runs out, having had little apparent effect so far. Its dodgy enough on the main roads, and anywhere else its nothing short of treacherous, even though the main danger is clueless British drivers. The breakdown and emergency services are at full stretch, and even the motorways are festooned with abandoned vehicles.

Power stations are running at full capacity as heating systems are turned to max. The airports and railway stations are closed or services cancelled. Schools are taking what is turning into an extra week of Christmas break and thousands of workers, unable or unwilling to travel, are doing likewise.

I can work at home. Therefore my gripe with this weather is primarily personal. For one, my toes have now been frozen for days. For two, its impossible to sleep with frozen toes. For three, my car battery - the same sort as used on trucks - froze to death, and for four, when fixed the car was no fun to use anyway on account of the idiots on the roads; the only fun was in the Tesco car park (the new frozen section) where vast empty stretches of unused spaces allowed a bit of play.

Roll on summer with its leaden skys and warm drizzle.

E

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ORIGINAL: GreedyTop
but at least it isn't snowing....

(yet)

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ORIGINAL: LadyEllen

Its the worst and longest period of wintry weather for 30 years here in the UK. Our usual leaden sky, accompanied by mild drizzle from time to time has been replaced for weeks by freezing temperatures, snow and ice direct from Siberia. The snow is frozen, with more snow on top. Any thats melted has been transformed into shimmering stretches of ice. There is at least another week to go - with a heavy snowfall set for Sunday - before any change.

Roads are suffering as grit runs out, having had little apparent effect so far. Its dodgy enough on the main roads, and anywhere else its nothing short of treacherous, even though the main danger is clueless British drivers. The breakdown and emergency services are at full stretch, and even the motorways are festooned with abandoned vehicles.

Power stations are running at full capacity as heating systems are turned to max. The airports and railway stations are closed or services cancelled. Schools are taking what is turning into an extra week of Christmas break and thousands of workers, unable or unwilling to travel, are doing likewise.

I can work at home. Therefore my gripe with this weather is primarily personal. For one, my toes have now been frozen for days. For two, its impossible to sleep with frozen toes. For three, my car battery - the same sort as used on trucks - froze to death, and for four, when fixed the car was no fun to use anyway on account of the idiots on the roads; the only fun was in the Tesco car park (the new frozen section) where vast empty stretches of unused spaces allowed a bit of play.

Roll on summer with its leaden skys and warm drizzle.

E

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ORIGINAL: LadiTrukDriver

As a truck driver, this evening I have come to the conclusion that MO never gets snow. They can't (yes, I know they do), because as soon as the 1st flurry starts, cars start slamming on the brakes and do 30mph in the middle lane. I damn near creamed 2 of them in St. Louis. Mind you it was only a light powdery snow, not the heavy wet stuff. Then came up on an accident, that traffic was backed up for 10 miles. Why? Well everyone has to look at the van crashed into the Jersey Barrier Wall. Get past that & I figure, great, now we'll move! WRONG!!!! 35 mph is all anyone would go. I finally stopped for about 15 minutes so I could get in with a different crowd & it wasn't any better. I finally made it to a rest area just outside of Boonville & parked it.  My real worry is that tomorrow in Kansas City it's supposed to be -30 with the wind chill. 20 years ago I had frostbite on my toes & 2 years ago my finger, even with thick gloves, thermal socks & heavy boots I still lose feeling. I'm open to suggestions, because I WILL have to be in & out of the truck tomorrow. And if I can't find my gloves (they're in this disaster of a truck somewhere) I am NOT beyond wearing thermal socks to cover my hands, but it will take me up to 2 days to get feeling back if I have to stay in the area.
Please everyone take the extra precautions to keep safe AND warm. And keep an emergency kit in your car. I learned that years ago for my truck, and if anyone wants any advice or suggestions for an emergency kit, please do NOT hesitate to ask, I would be more than happy to help. Also if anyone ever has any questions about the trucks please feel free to email me 
Lauri

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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

Ward,

I think a tropical vacation is in order.

June

P.S. PRONTO......ASAP........
NOW, MOTHERFUCKER!!!!