[DaveC]

Hey, I was being just a touch ironic! I would remind you that our "nice warm" climate does have its drawbacks though!
http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=black+saturday+photos&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=zN72TK3KI4_Ccf359YMF&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQsAQwAA&biw=1004&bih=632

[SA Chris]

A colleague had the gaul

[SA Chris]

Stonehaven on Saturday



Hills just inland from us.



Cookney "church" (yes the photo is wonky)



Kyle loving sledging (repeat from elsewhere).

[GraemeA]

Hey, I was being just a touch ironic! I would remind you that our "nice warm" climate does have its drawbacks though!
http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=black+saturday+photos&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=zN72TK3KI4_Ccf359YMF&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQsAQwAA&biw=1004&bih=632

there are other disadvantages as well eg http://www.vb.com.au/

[Davey_C]

Hey, I was being just a touch ironic! I would remind you that our "nice warm" climate does have its drawbacks though!
http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=black+saturday+photos&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=zN72TK3KI4_Ccf359YMF&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCYQsAQwAA&biw=1004&bih=632

there are other disadvantages as well eg http://www.vb.com.au/

I preffered this when I lived over there!

[slackline]

Not my pic, but I suspect delays on the A3...

[SA Chris]

Well at least that square yard of the hard shoulder has enough grit now.

[SA Chris]

-9 when I parked car this morning. Considering that's at seal level, and half a mile from the sea, that's pretty frikking cold. apparently minus 22 in the foothills.

[tlr]

-12 and blue skies in Hathersage. The main road is clear to Surprise View, and ok down into the village.

[slackline]

Damn it I want to be out walking and snapping pics in the Peak not sat in my office preparing to tutor at mid-day. 

At least there is the weekend not far away.

[tomtom]

Had to go to Hull and Back from Manc today - most of the way was fine apart from the freezing fog and low temperatures around Goole... -12.5 at one point (midday) on the M62...

Worst part was salt&muck on windscreen.. 100% screenwash was freezing on the screen and making a nice slush - then the nozzles froze up..



Fecking grim. Even the heavily gritted roads in 'ull were ice covered with slush.. take care out there folks...

[fatkid2000]

-10 in Rotherham this morning - the main danger was some of the tossers on the road. Saw one over-taking on a snow narrowed road!

We had an 'urgent cases' surgery today - due to some of the docs not getting in. Just some people's definition of urgent differs to mine. First patient in - Well doc I've had this pain for 3 months, I came today as my office is closed. Next patient - wants to discuss genetic screening due to a family history of cancer, she turned up with virtually no info to help. Saw 24 patients - only 2 needed a prescription. We were sure half the people came in as they weren't at work for the day.

[rich d]

Bit  but

Saw 24 patients - only 2 needed a prescription. We were sure half the people came in as they weren't at work for the day.

in my local GPs there are no late nights and no weekends - it takes 2 weeks to get an appointment. As I work (when not skiving on her) the only way I could get an appointment last month was to say it was an emergency - this was on the receptionist's advice. Although I was blatantly not an emergency.

[fatkid2000]

in my local GPs there are no late nights and no weekends - it takes 2 weeks to get an appointment. As I work (when not skiving on her) the only way I could get an appointment last month was to say it was an emergency - this was on the receptionist's advice. Although I was blatantly not an emergency.

Not really the right thread to discuss GP access - but our place opens at 6:45 am for those that need pre-work appointments and shuts at 6:30 pm. Also open Saturday morning. Slightly under half our appointments are book on the day, with the others pre-bookable. We also see unlimited emergency patients in the morning after morning surgery and have a dedicated person doing an urgent surgery from 4-6 pm. It's interesting that it is thought that the global health of the population would not improve if GP access improved from where it is currently, in fact there are probably too many choices for people which leads to totally unjoined up health care.

[rich d]

last off topic - I think I was trying to praise your availablity not slag it off. Just put a couple of candles in the snowcave in the back garden to highlight the blizzard coming down. Excuse the farcebook link http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150100951031354&set=a.239646951353.172533.553021353 and crap blackberry photo. Can't believe it's snowing again - still no work hassles tomorrow - the kids are having breakfast in the cave - then out for various snowy fun 

[GCW]

We're open 8:00 to 18:30 Monday to Friday.

Edited out contentious shit.

[fatdoc]

 

But I'm open rather longer hours than that

[dave]

to anyone digging their car out this weekend; don't be temped to do what some lazy fuckers do and leave a foot of snow on your car roof when driving around, cos i hear the five-0 have been busting people down for this of late.

[slackline]

to anyone digging their car out this weekend; don't be temped to do what some lazy fuckers do and leave a foot of snow on your car roof when driving around, cos i hear the five-0 have been busting people down for this of late.

Item 229 of the Highway Code

Icy and snowy weather
229
Before you set off

    * you MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows
    * you MUST ensure that lights are clean and number plates are clearly visible and legible
    * make sure the mirrors are clear and the windows are demisted thoroughly
    * remove all snow that might fall off into the path of other road users
    * check your planned route is clear of delays and that no further snowfalls or severe weather are predicted

[GCW]

But I'm open rather longer hours than that

I used to be too, but now I'm making the most of it 

[lagerstarfish]

Not so happy snow day. The post has not been delivered today, which means I don't have my 2000AD 

[Jim]

been raining here today = slush

[cofe]

raining here too. pretty miserable etc.

[rich d]

Kind of raining here too, but there's so much snow that it just made the sledging faster. Result

[fatkid2000]

More snow chaos.

Was suppose to be flying to Canada for a wedding and some skiing. Instead I'm stuck at the MOther-in-law's waiting until Tuesday. Although looking at the forecast more snow is coming so I suspect we'll be heading home for Christmas.

Yet again abit of snow and chaos reigns.

The really annoying thing is that a flight left 3 hours before to our destination  and then our flight was cancelled.

Airline customer service is shit - we knew 4 hours before flying the flight was cancelled, but the website and customer service phone numbers provided no information on re-booking.