OS DAILY FRIDAY 8th January

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Good morning all another cold and snowy day again,but we are all still here which is a good thing. My late big brother worked for years in Oxfordshire and used to drive his big diesel milk truck to nine different villages no matter what the weather.He always managed to get through.I actually learned to drive at 13 on his big beast of a thing.The steering wheel was enormous.He worked for Jobs the Dairies in Headington, and in the 1950s as a young lass I would help him out during the holidays.One year it was so cold that we had several layers of clothes on and as we struggled through the thick snow the locals would bring us out cups of hot tea to keep us going. I can remember going to Gt Marsden and Little Marsden and Chalgrove and all the surrounding hamlets I expect they are all built up now but in those days if the snow came down, quite often they were virtually cut off. Because Johnny(my brother) drove this big beast of a truck we were almost like a snow plough at times.One very snowy day we got back home and as he took his boots and socks off the skin of his feet went with his socks .Poor guy was in agony,but after strapping his feet up he was back out next day doing the round.In over 45 years he never missed a day, no matter what the weather.Must be in the genes our family 'occardness' I am just about to venture out to my Drs to get a prescription, I have my walking gadget firmly attached to my walking stick, which is like a mini crampon so that will help hopefully. More of the white stuff is due over the weekend so this may be my ownly chance to get across to the Drs and I will run out of medicne by Sunday so I must make the effort.Fingers crossed, and will be back shortly.
Hope everyone is coping ok and keeping well wrapped up
JackieO

NoahsPennilessMummy

morning all

Freezing here still.....luckily DS`s school has stayed open this week with just one late start on Weds, the teachers all live nearby and although there is lots of snow it is walkable(just )
Thriftlady I know what you mean about people moaning about Britain not coping with snow:rolleyes:....I lived in the Pyrenees for 6 months and spent 3 months thigh deep in snow which is the norm, the news therefore didnt go on about it ad infinitum and no one stayed off work, school didnt close. This is because it is a normal occurence there, they are prepared and everyone has snow tyres etc ( infact I think it is the law to carry snow tyres there in winter).
MSD hope you are ok hon, you seem really down at the mo and not yourself, hope you can find some time to heal yourself.

I am about to attempt a trip to the library to pick up some books I reserved.....also need to get milk before it sells out again due to panic buying:rolleyes:
Bacon, potato and onion hotpot for tea.
Hope everyone stays safe and warm.
sistercas glad the trip has been called off! I wouldnt have sent her to be honest...too much worry:eek:

stressedoutmumof1

Morning everyone - it's fffreezing here :snow_laug

Diva - ((((hugs))))

Penny-Pincher - hope you are ok

Twink - hello - long time no see :hello:

Well I had booked today off work anyway (am expecting delivery of a mattress - not too sure whether it will turn up though) which is just as well as DD's school is closed for the 3rd day this week - so at least I don't have to stress about childcare

Just got the ironing board out :rolleyes:

B: Cereal
L: Leftover shep's pie for DD, toast and pate for me
Chicken parmigiana and tagliatelle

Hope everyone keeps warm

Hardup_Hester

Morning all
I'm still deaf as a post, can't get to the Dr's it's 5 miles away, too far to walk, can't get the car off the drive, hey ho, worse things happen at sea.
We still have plenty of food, hubby's gone out to see if the road to school is passable yet, I'm hoping to get in on Monday. Just Admin staff in today, no teachers or staff, so I was told not to bother.
MSD so sorry to hear about Treacle & Tris, big hugs to you.
PP, Jayward hugs & to anyone else in need.
Keep warm & safe everyone.
Hugs Hester

LameWolf

Morning all

Quick post, as I'm feeling very tearful this morning. Got to take some time to evaluate a few things.

((((HUGS)))) to all who are unwell, got unwell family/friends, or are otherwise hurting or sad; special healing thoughts for Tris, and a gentle healing cuddle for Treacle.

Sorry for lack of OS; I will at least be hitting the Flylady thread in a couple of minutes, to pick up today's tasks.

RachelW1987

I'll be thinking of you too today LW hope you feel better soon xx

Molly41

JackieO wrote: »

Good morning all another cold and snowy day again,but we are all still here which is a good thing. My late big brother worked for years in Oxfordshire and used to drive his big diesel milk truck to nine different villages no matter what the weather.He always managed to get through.I actually learned to drive at 13 on his big beast of a thing.The steering wheel was enormous.He worked for Jobs the Dairies in Headington, and in the 1950s as a young lass I would help him out during the holidays.One year it was so cold that we had several layers of clothes on and as we struggled through the thick snow the locals would bring us out cups of hot tea to keep us going. I can remember going to Gt Marsden and Little Marsden and Chalgrove and all the surrounding hamlets I expect they are all built up now but in those days if the snow came down, quite often they were virtually cut off. Because Johnny(my brother) drove this big beast of a truck we were almost like a snow plough at times.One very snowy day we got back home and as he took his boots and socks off the skin of his feet went with his socks .Poor guy was in agony,but after strapping his feet up he was back out next day doing the round.In over 45 years he never missed a day, no matter what the weather.Must be in the genes our family 'occardness' I am just about to venture out to my Drs to get a prescription, I have my walking gadget firmly attached to my walking stick, which is like a mini crampon so that will help hopefully. More of the white stuff is due over the weekend so this may be my ownly chance to get across to the Drs and I will run out of medicne by Sunday so I must make the effort.Fingers crossed, and will be back shortly.
Hope everyone is coping ok and keeping well wrapped up
JackieO

Actually they are not too built up as there are very strict building regs in Oxon. I lived and worked the community in Oxford/ Oxon for years but now live halfway between Oxford and Northampton so know the places you are talking aboutx

Molly41

Hugs to Lame Wolf...hope you feel brighter soon xx

smokybabe

Good morning guys,

-6 here today. :eek: Took the kids to school and then bused it to the nearest Lidl for some milk and bread and bits that we needed. Back home now and the fire is on and a hot coffee next to me.

It snowed on Tuesday while I was at work for about 3 hours and that was it for us, it settled but most of it didn't stick (sea either side of us so the air is too salty I think). What was left has frozen over but thankfully it isn't too bad here. The schools didn't close - much to the childrens disgust - allthough all the others nearby did. On one level I wish it would snow heavily as the kids would love it and I want to build a big proper snowman but there you go.

When I have had this coffee I am going to put the rest of the shopping away and then strip the beds and clean upstairs, put the washing in the dryer, wash and dry the bedding, the usual clean through downstairs later and then settle down to some ironing this evening. Tea for us all is pasta with tuna sauce and garlic bread as requested by LO this morning.

Welcome back N9eve.

Pen-pin, an air mattress is an excellent idea if you are starting to develop sores. there are different types but basically they alternate air in and out of different sections of the mattress which means that you are supported on different areas of your body at intervals when you lie on it. I have seen them work wonders in preventing and helping to treat peeps who have a sore. Gentle hugs to you hon. xxx

MSD - hugs to you too, you sound as if you could do with one. Prayers for Tris and his family too. xxx

Gentle hugs to all of you today as there are lots of you in need. Take care and stay safe and warm out there. xxx

Best go and do something about those beds, well maybe another coffee first.;)

Smoky. xxx

Reverbe

thriftlady wrote: »

I am getting tired of hearing this sort of statement. We can't handle it because we don't experience prolonged, predictable and sustained periods of snow each year like they do in parts of North America and in Scandinavia.

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Thrift I see your point but the thing is we USED to. And surely there are many people around over the age of 40 that can remember that.