Snowmagedagain

Idjit

Motivator wrote: »

Yes Jade, it’s just hilarious.

iamwhoiam wrote: »

The countries who have regular deep snow are a completely different matter . They invest money in the equipment and staff to clear the snow . We get snow maybe once every five years and it would simply not be economical for us to do the same .

I don't know why I got such sarcastic/defensive replies to my post. I'm aware as to why our country isn't as well prepared as others.

Hector Bellend

I'm off until Monday. I was so happy that i got three free days off that I stayed in bed until 11.30.

I'll be eating curries and gambling like a mad yoke

Idjit

Fiery mutant wrote: »

My wife is Slovak, and I would agree. But they are used to it and the country is prepped for it. Roads get cleared regularly, people are responsible for the foot paths outside their property so they clear those areas, and snow tires used on cars etc.

It’s hard to get roads gritted here in cold weather.

Ah yeah I understand why we're not as prepared as they are. It was just funny that I was all enchanted with the little bit of snow and the weather drama since it's so rare.. And she's there clocking much lower temps and deeper snow regularly haha!

iamwhoiam

Jade182 wrote: »

I don't know why I got such sarcastic/defensive replies to my post. I'm aware as to why our country isn't as well prepared as others.

I was neither sarcastic or defensive , I was having a conversation

Idjit

iamwhoiam wrote: »

I was neither sarcastic or defensive , I was having a conversation

The other poster I quoted was sarcastic. If you didn't intend to come across as defensive then I apologise.

iamwhoiam

Jade182 wrote: »

The other poster I quoted was sarcastic. If you didn't intend to come across as defensive then I apologise.

No problem ! I lived in Berlin and they were so efficient in snow fall . But one huge advantage was the underground system . The bin lorries converted to snow ploughs , everyone was legally bound to clear the path in front of their home or business . Staff were quickly transfered from parks etc into snow clearing . Medical staff were brought in by the army if need be etc . No wonder it all flowed !
The fact people knew that things would flow and shops stay open etc also stopped the stock piling and businesses closing . The efficiency of the city councils had a knock affect on everything

CruelCoin

Tesco last night, all the spuds were gone.

Every single one.

It's the most irish ****ing thing i've ever seen.

Hande hoche!

CruelCoin wrote: »

Tesco last night, all the spuds were gone.

Every single one.

It's the most irish ****ing thing i've ever seen.

You could always try Smash? If you're desperate.

Tommo3434343

Off until Monday. Delighted. Are any pubs open tonight? I'm in D12 in Dublin. Need something to do with all this free time.

facehugger99

CruelCoin wrote: »

Tesco last night, all the spuds were gone.

Every single one.

It's the most irish ****ing thing i've ever seen.

A bit like the famine.

Hande hoche!

facehugger99 wrote: »

A bit like the famine.

Bit too Anglican to suggest some soup instead?

BillyBobBS

FizzleSticks wrote: »

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Yes and it's wet.

BillyBobBS

Dakota Dan wrote: »

No snow here in north cork all I see is green fields and dry roads.

In Dublin i meant, nobody cares about Cork ffs.

Nettle Soup

Hector Bellend wrote: »

I'm off until Monday. I was so happy that i got three free days off that I stayed in bed until 11.30.

I'll be eating curries and gambling like a mad yoke

You'll also be watching porn you horn dog!

DEFTLEFTHAND

What parts of the country got no snow?

Fiery mutant

Jade182 wrote: »

Ah yeah I understand why we're not as prepared as they are. It was just funny that I was all enchanted with the little bit of snow and the weather drama since it's so rare.. And she's there clocking much lower temps and deeper snow regularly haha!

We go there every winter, and I love the snow. But for some reason i have enjoyed it here today even more. The whole drama around it has made it so enjoyable. The whole estate is out throwing snowballs and making snowmen (and snow women). People that you don’t see from one end of the year to the other are all out interacting.

murpho999

seachto7 wrote: »

I'm guessing a lot of places are also closing up due to the fear of being sued by people "falling".

Trains are running all day, so in theory, no reason we couldn't have gone to the office, but as a red alert was issued, the company sent out an email.

I'd say Irish Rail are happy, as they won't have to deal with the claims if people stay at home!

I really don't think people are thinking of claiming all the time and it is not a reason for Irish Rail to run trains today but hope nobody is on them.

greenspurs

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

What parts of the country got no snow?

Very little here in South Kilkenny.
Some powdery flurries , but most of it has melted

farmerwifelet

just watched the news there and they task force were warning people in leinster to be indoors by 4pm tomorrow! :eek:

pilly

farmerwifelet wrote: »

just watched the news there and they task force were warning people in leinster to be indoors by 4pm tomorrow! :eek:

And Munster.

Neyite

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

What parts of the country got no snow?

Galway City is sunny and dry. Not a flake of snow and no breeze at all. Feels weird to be honest.

tedpan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmc_UlV4IfE

Some more from today

CruelCoin

Hande hoche! wrote: »

You could always try Smash? If you're desperate.

facehugger99 wrote: »

A bit like the famine.

Not sure what was worse; the ridiculousness of the empty spud and bread shelves, or the forlorn looking aul' wans who couldn't cope beyond "mate an spuds"

MilesMorales1

Hooray for Supervalu having fresh baps and unsliced bread.

sonofenoch

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

What parts of the country got no snow?

My bedroom....positively balmy

diomed

I was out clearing footpaths, but forgot to wear a disguise to avoid claims for falls.
Now it is an evening of online poker.

farmerwifelet

pilly wrote: »

And Munster.

missed the munster bit!
kids are running around hyper on marshmallows.:rolleyes:

Try_harder

Cat looking out the French Doors at the snow fall, I opened the door and beckoned him out, but a sharp gust of wind came and he went running back into the sitting room.

I find him curled in a ball on the sofa don't blame him, blazing fire -very cozy

MonkieSocks

Tin Foil Hat

pilly wrote: »

And Munster.

Yup. Snow Day declared at work for Friday. Must get meself a nice bottle of red for tomorrow evening.

DEFTLEFTHAND

MonkieSocks wrote: »

Wonder was that ever aired by accident.

koumi

I'm running out of biscuits

Mister Vain

Some people are very creative.

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optogirl

Mister Vain wrote: »

Some people are very creative.

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Is that you squeakin?

Hande hoche!

koumi wrote: »

I'm running out of biscuits

Polished off mine earlier. Still have a tub of ice cream, doesn't feel very apt.

deco nate

How tall is that snowman!

FixdePitchmark

murpho999 wrote: »

I really don't think people are thinking of claiming all the time and it is not a reason for Irish Rail to run trains today but hope nobody is on them.

Fair play Irish rail - but there were no staff there to clean off platforms.

Got into a taxi - told the driver that and he said- " I should go back and slip for a claim" - it was sort of a joke - but a bit mad to think like that. Proving it is part of our culture.

gadgiemagoo

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Anybody fall yet?

I'd a few close moments on my way to work, as soon as you come off the compacted snow some of the paths are lethal, especially in the type of footwear I have on. Coming home will be worse.

I'm afraid that I'm going to go viral on youtube before the end of the week.

My sister was nearly home today when she fell & broke her arm in two places:(

MonkieSocks

https://www.facebook.com/Gizalaugh/videos/1566530816727963/?t=12


:rolleyes:

diomed

I think this Red Alert might really be a red alert.

OldMrBrennan83

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MonkieSocks

gadgiemagoo wrote: »

My sister was nearly home today when she fell & broke her arm in two places:(

How can she be on two places at the one time

Or did she fall in one place, get up then fall down in another place.

Hope she gets better soon and stays away from dangerous places.

begbysback

Mister Vain wrote: »

Some people are very creative.

[URL="[img]https://i.imgur.com/LfXo6ov.jpg[/img]"][/URL]

Arts degree comes in useful

gadgiemagoo

MonkieSocks wrote: »

gadgiemagoo wrote: »

My sister was nearly home today when she fell & broke her arm in two places:(

How can she be on two places at the one time

Or did she fall in one place, get up then fall down in another place.

Hope she gets better soon and stays away from dangerous places.

She's already had all the Tommy Cooper jokes "I broke my arm in two places" "Well don't go to those places" & she ain't fcukin impressed ! :D

_Dara_

My husband's boss is not closing the office tomorrow. What an unrepentant money-grubbing arsehole with a lot of disgruntled employees on his hands. Public transport isn't even running tomorrow.

zetalambda

BillyBobBS wrote: »

I'm sorry i can't hear you.

degsie

_Dara_ wrote: »

My husband's boss is not closing the office tomorrow. What an unrepentant money-grubbing arsehole with a lot of disgruntled employees on his hands. Public transport isn't even running tomorrow.

Eh, aren't you his boss?

SidekickSimon

Its a bit of a joke that the country has to effectivly shut down due to snow

Other countries get this type of weather frequently and manage to keep things going

degsie

SidekickSimon wrote: »

Its a bit of a joke that the country has to effectivly shut down due to snow

Other countries get this type of weather frequently and manage to keep things going

tada....

Fakediamond

_Dara_ wrote: »

My husband's boss is not closing the office tomorrow. What an unrepentant money-grubbing arsehole with a lot of disgruntled employees on his hands. Public transport isn't even running tomorrow.

Will bosses never learn! They’ll take their revenge tenfold in the coming months. Employees have ways of making the bosses pay through low productivity, commitment and loyalty, but sure he knows best!