Sleet, snow , gail force winds??? - Page 2

bogib · 24 November 2005, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Hightower

I hope you're please with youself Bogi....After all it's you that's giving us all this white stuff

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I know I know, it was well ment though, only 4 weeks til XMAS and I tought you all would appreciate little XMAS snow spirit .....................

Bogi (Santa)

codprawn · 25 November 2005, 03:13

Bloody AWESOME - full on blizzards - snow nice and deep - even the gritters are getting stuck!!!

Just been for a play in the 110 - not even a hint of getting stuck although the tyres help quite a bit. Bashed through some 3ft drifts no problem at all.Just wish the heater worked a bit better - should take the viscous fan off and fit a Kenlowe I suppose.

As usual carried enough kit to sink a battleship but didn't need any of it - bet if I hadn't been carrying it I would have though!!!

Best get to bed now I suppose - got to be up at 7.30.

Jackwabbit · 25 November 2005, 07:09

None of the impending doom happened around here last night, clear sky’s this morning with no sign of any snow, frost, or ice & I didn’t notice any strong winds either.
All in all a pleasant ride on the motorcycle in to work for 45mins, didn’t get cold & with nice dry Roads it was better than it’s been all week.

Oops

I didn’t mention the ‘M’ word did I?

Pete7 · 25 November 2005, 09:09

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Bloody AWESOME - full on blizzards - snow nice and deep - even the gritters are getting stuck!!!

Now I know you live in a different country.

The Solenti Riviera is basked in warm sunshine and blue skies this morning

Hugh Jardon · 25 November 2005, 09:45

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Bloody AWESOME - full on blizzards - snow nice and deep - even the gritters are getting stuck!!!

Just been for a play in the 110 - not even a hint of getting stuck although the tyres help quite a bit. Bashed through some 3ft drifts no problem at all.Just wish the heater worked a bit better - should take the viscous fan off and fit a Kenlowe I suppose.

As usual carried enough kit to sink a battleship but didn't need any of it - bet if I hadn't been carrying it I would have though!!!

Best get to bed now I suppose - got to be up at 7.30.

so the gritters are getting stuck but you are ploughing thru 3 ft drifts in your 110. hmmmmmmmmmmmm must be down to skill i guess.

you should take some pics of the snow cos we havent seen any yet and it might be the only snow we see

Richard B · 25 November 2005, 09:57

5cm in Swansea according to the BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4468222.stm

Swifty · 25 November 2005, 10:04

Bright, sunny, fresh breeze and bloody cold. check webcam

Maybe going out this weekend, maybe not.

Nauti Buoy · 25 November 2005, 10:10

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Bloody AWESOME - full on blizzards - snow nice and deep - even the gritters are getting stuck!!!

Just been for a play in the 110 - not even a hint of getting stuck although the tyres help quite a bit. Bashed through some 3ft drifts no problem at all.Just wish the heater worked a bit better - should take the viscous fan off and fit a Kenlowe I suppose.

As usual carried enough kit to sink a battleship but didn't need any of it - bet if I hadn't been carrying it I would have though!!!

CODDERS to the Rescue

Pete7 · 25 November 2005, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Richard B

5cm in Swansea according to the BBC

Thought Wales was full of fire breathing dragons

cetainly met a few in my earlier days in Tenby.

hard1 · 25 November 2005, 11:30

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Originally Posted by Nauti Buoy

CODDERS to the Rescue

Lovely day here today, crips bright blue skies. A little cool it's true but a glorious November day.

The snow is a long long way away. Might pop over to yarmouth for a lunchtime snifter or 2.

laser · 25 November 2005, 13:09

yeh its a lovely day down here, but damm cold, still only 3.2 degrees C accroding to chi met!!!

Milan · 25 November 2005, 13:26

I like the snow it makes my garden look like everbody elses

hard1 · 25 November 2005, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Milan

I like the snow it makes my garden look like everbody elses

I KNOW where you're coming from! Good point mate.

codprawn · 25 November 2005, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

so the gritters are getting stuck but you are ploughing thru 3 ft drifts in your 110. hmmmmmmmmmmmm must be down to skill i guess.

you should take some pics of the snow cos we havent seen any yet and it might be the only snow we see

No prob down to the fact that some of the gritters aren't fitted with a plough and are not too good offroad!!!

In some places we were the ONLY vehicle out - although I did give a tow to some poor buggers in a BT van - the things they will do for overtime!!!

Only 5cm in swansea itself but the Black Mountains were very impressive - not much in Brecon though!!!

Hugh Jardon · 25 November 2005, 14:40

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Originally Posted by codprawn

No prob down to the fact that some of the gritters aren't fitted with a plough and are not too good offroad!!!

In some places we were the ONLY vehicle out - although I did give a tow to some poor buggers in a BT van - the things they will do for overtime!!!

Only 5cm in swansea itself but the Black Mountains were very impressive - not much in Brecon though!!!

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ok get that smart digital camera of yours out and get some nice snow pics posted on here and some action shots of the 110 going thru the snow

will make it feel more like christmas is coming then..

codprawn · 25 November 2005, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

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ok get that smart digital camera of yours out and get some nice snow pics posted on here and some action shots of the 110 going thru the snow

will make it feel more like christmas is coming then..

Roads are pretty clear in Swansea now - but I may venture out later into the Black Mountains again.

Was pretty pointless taking photos last night - all you get is a load of white dots from the flash. Couldn't use my 4 spotlights on the roof either - just threw the light straight back!!!

Conditions really were bad last night - Britain is described as having an Artic climate as opposed to Alpine - it was definitely the case - windchill was horrendous.

ADS · 25 November 2005, 15:04

Have you got any pictures of your 110, because I am a bit of a Landy fan -just waiting until Im old enough to get classic car insurance, fancy a 90 SWB.

Regards

Alex

codprawn · 25 November 2005, 15:06

In fact going to take my mates kids out for a play now - pretty much finished for the day anyway - will get some piccies later!!!

Milan · 25 November 2005, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

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ok get that smart digital camera of yours out and get some nice snow pics posted on here and some action shots of the 110 going thru the snow

will make it feel more like christmas is coming then..

yes come on codders lets see your landie in the snow

codprawn · 25 November 2005, 15:18

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Originally Posted by ADS

Have you got any pictures of your 110, because I am a bit of a Landy fan -just waiting until Im old enough to get classic car insurance, fancy a 90 SWB.

Regards

Alex

I thought the age of the vehicle was what mattered - not the driver?

Try Firebond - they are great!!! Vehicle must be 10 years old - I now pay £140 fully comp compared to £600 which was my cheapest normal quote. Only thing is it must be a 2nd vehicle and you are not covered to drive anything else.