Its tough, it will get better and guess what its freezing brrrrr!

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There are always floods just before christmas :eek:

perhaps we should also be thinking of that and what emergency stuff to prepare, only in that case it would be about having the documents and photos etc handy plus a change of clothes and a coat

kidcat

kittie wrote: »

There are always floods just before christmas :eek:

perhaps we should also be thinking of that and what emergency stuff to prepare, only in that case it would be about having the documents and photos etc handy plus a change of clothes and a coat

Good thought kittie, I fear our stuff is way too scattered to be able to grab, so I may start organising small bits. But not today, am way too exhausted. Sort of hoping for alot more snow here overnight and schools to be closed at least that way the kids wont be missing any more school:)

maryb

parsonswife8 wrote: »

There were no trains on the line from Sevenoaks this morning. You may get some from Orpington tomorrow. Keep checking the South East trains website.

There were trains from Orpington this morning but very late - DH waited an hour. DH is on his way home now and says there are trains but they have decided to turn off all the announcement boards at London Bridge and there are no announcements over the Tannoy so people are rushing between platforms whenever a train comes in.

Don't rely too much on the Southeastern website. It's a bit misleading because it shows some cancellations and others on time. The cancellations are because they are doing an emergency timetable and the ones shown as on time may just mean they haven't got any information about them yet

parsonswife8

kittie wrote: »

There are always floods just before christmas :eek:

perhaps we should also be thinking of that and what emergency stuff to prepare, only in that case it would be about having the documents and photos etc handy plus a change of clothes and a coat

We are on high ground, so should be okay, but I fear that you are right kittie, maybe some more flooding in Cornwall and around that way.:(

parsonswife8

maryb wrote: »

There were trains from Orpington this morning but very late - DH waited an hour. DH is on his way home now and says there are trains but they have decided to turn off all the announcement boards at London Bridge and there are no announcements over the Tannoy so people are rushing between platforms whenever a train comes in.

Don't rely too much on the Southeastern website. It's a bit misleading because it shows some cancellations and others on time. The cancellations are because they are doing an emergency timetable and the ones shown as on time may just mean they haven't got any information about them yet

You are right MaryB..my DIL has had to do the platform run around on quite a few occasions, it's so damn annoying and frustrating.:mad:

parsonswife8

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Your-Journey-Home-Traffic-Trouble-Spots-Around-Britain-As-Snow-And-Ice-Hits/Article/201012115844138?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_1&lid=ARTICLE_15844138_Your_Journey_Home_Traffic_Trouble_Spots_Around_Britain_As_Snow_And_Ice_Hits

shegar

parsonswife8 wrote: »

You'll be waiting a long time then Primrose.:D I've been feeding all the birds, with a tray of seed and peanuts, sat out on the snow. Poor things are freezing, from the crows, to the robin.:(

The other small birds have been constantly working on the fat balls in the bushes outside.:)

Im a animal and wildlife fanatic, Ive always got a load of different foods out for them, this is what I have hanging this winter.......:D

sunflowers in feeder.
peanuts in feeder
nyger seed in feeder
mixed bird seed
feeder full of fat balls
Fat cake

On the bird table ...porridge oats.. suet.. apples...

The feeders hang 5 foot approx away from back windows so we sit very still and watch, which is very interesting to see what turns up,, we did have about 15 to 18 long tail tits turn up together this afternoon....pretty little birds flitting about everywhere....straight on to the fatballs.........:D

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http://www.positiveweathersolutions.co.uk/UK-Republic-of-Ireland-Channel-Islands---7-Day-Forecast.php

warmer from the end of this week also rain so yes melting snow

kidcat

I have been putting food out for birds in a feeder and fat balls too but its not been touched! No idea what I.am doing wrong.

bluebag

kittie wrote: »

Its amazing that the electricity companies have kept supplies going so far but just saw that sheffield area have had a blackout all afternoon. I`m going to check my alternative lighting supplies now and also candles because that is all we`ll have for heat if the power goes out. Just making sure that lanterns are charged up and candles and matches handy

Kittie,

If you have gas then at least you can heat water for hot water bottles.

Get the duvets out or a sleeping bag as soon as the power goes off, it's easier to keep warm than to get warm.

Or just go to bed, nice'n'toasty.