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Commute tomorrow on De bike

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    #62
    Galadriel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭Galadriel


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    https://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp

    Yes I know it's updated now


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    #63
    NamelessPhil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭NamelessPhil


    The Department of Education has closed all schools tomorrow.

    https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2017-Press-Releases/PR2017-10-15b.html


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    #64
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Weepsie wrote: »
    Anyone who does cycle tomorrow is simply a moron.

    you know where will be a few out there!


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    #65
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,248 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Galadriel wrote: »
    Yes I know it's updated now

    Grand...just wanted to be sure everyone knew..


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    #66
    tomasrojo
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    triggermortis wrote: »
    Schools are closed tomorrow so I'm not leaving the house!

    http://www.thejournal.ie/hurricane-ophelia-red-warning-3647529-Oct2017/

    I guess that includes primary schools, so that's the only journey I had to make tomorrow anyway.


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    #67
    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,084 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Well this certainly feels like the right time to strongly advocate walking helmets to people in the pedestrian forum.


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    #68
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    I won't be talking the bike tomorrow now it's been upgraded to status red.
    The thoughts of sitting in traffic in the morning are not too nice and not being able to do my lunch cycle also aren't pleasant but knowing that the emergency services are gonna be busy responding to more serious cases then it's an easy decision.
    Might as well open that second bottle of wine and watch the rest of the NFL now.


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    #69
    godtabh
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    irishrover99 wrote: »
    I won't be talking the bike tomorrow now it's been upgraded to status red.
    The thoughts of sitting in traffic in the morning are not too nice and not being able to do my lunch cycle also aren't pleasant but knowing that the emergency services are gonna be busy responding to more serious cases then it's an easy decision.
    Might as well open that second bottle of wine and watch the rest of the NFL now.

    From what I can see the Milan derby is going better


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    #70
    neris
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    https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/919657869670277121


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    #71
    tomasrojo
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    RTÉ news carrying the Dept of Education statement on closures of schools and colleges now. They mentioned all crèches being closed too.


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    #72
    Lumen
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    Won't someone please think of the children!

    Oh, you have. Right, carry on then.


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    #73
    neris
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    tomasrojo wrote: »
    RTÉ news carrying the Dept of Education statement on closures of schools and colleges now. They mentioned all crèches being closed too.

    Dunno where they're getting that from. Think they mean community creches and not private providers.


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    #74
    crosstownk
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    irishrover99 wrote: »
    I won't be talking the bike tomorrow now it's been upgraded to status red.
    The thoughts of sitting in traffic in the morning are not too nice and not being able to do my lunch cycle also aren't pleasant but knowing that the emergency services are gonna be busy responding to more serious cases then it's an easy decision.
    Might as well open that second bottle of wine and watch the rest of the NFL now.

    In response to the bolded above:

    1. Agree.
    2. Definitely agree.
    3. Not a hope. Good game but just doesn't flow.
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    #75
    Wishbone Ash
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    Work is going to be a nightmare tomorrow. If the schools are closed, lots of staff won't come in! :(


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    #76
    snowflaker
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    neris wrote: »
    Dunno where they're getting that from. Think they mean community creches and not private providers.

    I cant imagine private creches would be allowed to open "Duty of care to the children" etc


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    #77
    crosstownk
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    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Work is going to be a nightmare tomorrow. If the schools are closed, lots of staff won't come in! :(

    Indeed. Same where I work but the upside is that it will keep people at home so traffic should be lighter.

    I'm already dreading the M50.
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    #78
    PCeeeee
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    Possibly falling off de bike tomorrow cos of de storm.

    Worth it?


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    #79
    Weepsie
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    PCeeeee wrote: »
    Possibly falling of de bike tomorrow cos of de storm.

    Worth it?


    I've already said anyone cycling tomorrow is a moron and I stand by that.

    Work put something on it's website to say we're closed so my department is assuming that means we're not to go in.

    I can do some work from home anyway so it's okay.

    Stuff like this should show employers the value of letting employees work from home the occassional day if they had the forward planning


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    #80
    Annie get your Run
    Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭Annie get your Run


    They've just said on the news they're asking people NOT to cycle tomorrow. I think that's wise, the emergency services will have their hands full as it is, don't add to their work load. We just got a text from the boss to say work from home tomorrow too. Stay safe!


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    #81
    PokeHerKing
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    Annie get your Run wrote:
    They've just said on the news they're asking people NOT to cycle tomorrow. I think that's wise, the emergency services will have their hands full as it is, don't add to their work load. We just got a text from the boss to say work from home tomorrow too. Stay safe!


    It's scary that they actually need to tell people not to cycle in hurricane strength winds.


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    #82
    Alanbt
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    Definitely a work from home day for me. Thankfully that’s an option.

    Looks like would be ok in the morning but certainly dangerous on way home.

    Be sensible out there!


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    #83
    LollipopJimmy
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    I've been told to stay home, I've far too much to do so I think I will risk the 500yard walk to work. I'll get loads done with nobody there
    College is closed though


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    #84
    matc66
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    I'll cycle into work and if it's windy when I'm leaving I'll walk the bike home. All 7 km.


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    #85
    lamaq
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    PokeHerKing wrote: »
    It's scary that they actually need to tell people not to cycle in hurricane strength winds.

    But it's not hurricane strength winds? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%80%93Simpson_scale


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    #86
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    My boss would have to do more work at home with his kids than he does in work so not a hope he'll tells us not to come in.


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    #87
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    crosstownk wrote: »
    In response to the bolded above:

    1. Agree.
    2. Definitely agree.
    3. Not a hope. Good game but just doesn't flow.

    That's why I watch the redzone on sky sports mix. It switches between all the games


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    #88
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 49,599 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i have talked to people worried about driving on their usual route which has overhanging trees.
    firstly, i suspect if there is an issue, the trees will be underhanging, but would you seriously drive on a road where you're worred the trees could fall on you?


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    #89
    iwillhtfu
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    snowflaker wrote: »
    I cant imagine private creches would be allowed to open "Duty of care to the children" etc

    I just got a text from kids creche they're closed it's a private creche.

    As for work we've to carry out a risk assessment prior to any journeys including to/from work with safety being paramount. Talk about shifting the responsibility.


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    #90
    PokeHerKing
    Registered Users Posts: 4,336 ✭✭✭PokeHerKing


    lamaq wrote:
    But it's not hurricane strength winds?

    Up to 75 knots are still being modeled. So yes, they are hurricane strength winds/gusts.


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    #91
    alentejo
    Registered Users Posts: 912 ✭✭✭alentejo


    1st time ever I am driving into work due to weather. I cycled during the snow in 2010 and storm Darwin.


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