The Shed

Jim Garten wrote: Don't worry Rachel - we're all in for torrential rain later; that is, unless it hits the cold front further sounth than they expect, in which case we're in for blizzard conditions. Ain't winter fun? Jared wrote: ^^ Alan, I'm also with Virgin... and believe me, I feel your pain... We too are with Virgin & know the pain - however, if you want to reduce the pain, call them & threaten to go elsewhere; we did that last year & had our monthly payments reduced by 50% on their 'customer retention' scheme... worth a try

Jim Garten wrote: We were lucky on that one - I originally called to report broadband problems too, but when they sorted that out, they also fitted the new box for us as well... ...and gave us a 2 month credit on the broadband for the inconvenience. I don't like to generalise, but since they've pulled their customer caure call centre back from overseas, the service has improved hugely (touch wood)

chopper wrote: Wait till they read my feedback form!!! That'll learn 'em. I'm not sure their tech support isn't overseas, at least the guy I spoke to certainly wasn't English. I had a lot of trouble understanding him, I think he was Dutch or something. Maybe it was Steve McClaren.

Teach 'em.

Jim Garten wrote: That's you telt, Alan

James wrote: chopper wrote: Wait till they read my feedback form!!! That'll learn 'em. I'm not sure their tech support isn't overseas, at least the guy I spoke to certainly wasn't English. I had a lot of trouble understanding him, I think he was Dutch or something. Maybe it was Steve McClaren. Teach 'em.

well after an afternoon of rain, which looked as if it might just melt away some of the snow........ we've been having a blizzard for the last 2 hours.  The rooftops are now re-covered, the last lot pulled all the guttering down, so this is going to be fun!  We've now got about 7 inches of snow........ I know that's not much by Peter's standards, but we're so unequiped for this!  I've not seen grass for over a week now, it's getting a bit weird!

All this means, I fear, that tomorrow, once again the school will be closed, it hasn't been open since last Wednesday. 

PANTS.

Had fun last night, the snow came on hard yesterday evening whilst I was at the pub quiz I go to in Little Witcombe.  When I set off home there were a few inches of snow on the ground making driving interesting and I got back through Cheltenham ok but failed halfway up Cleeve Hill through lack of grip.  I retraced my steps and tried some back roads which were less steep and finally managed to get home at around midnight.  In a couple of places I just ran out of momentum before the top of the hill but my car being a diesel I just left it ticking over in 1st and got out an pushed; once it was moving I walked it up the hill leaning against the door post to provide assistance.

Although we were expecting blizzard conditions last night, we just got high winds & very heavy rain for the most part - I woke up about 3 this morning & had a look & there was some snow coming down, but now the weather's just settled down into what I believe the Met office officially describe as ing filthy.

Nice shed shot!  


You'll all be relieved I'm sure, to know..............the sun is shining and school is open! 

Yeeeehaw!   (And the boss gets back tomorrow )

Neil wrote: Had fun last night, the snow came on hard yesterday evening whilst I was at the pub quiz I go to in Little Witcombe.  When I set off home there were a few inches of snow on the ground making driving interesting and I got back through Cheltenham ok but failed halfway up Cleeve Hill through lack of grip.  I retraced my steps and tried some back roads which were less steep and finally managed to get home at around midnight.  In a couple of places I just ran out of momentum before the top of the hill but my car being a diesel I just left it ticking over in 1st and got out an pushed; once it was moving I walked it up the hill leaning against the door post to provide assistance.   Weather forecast is now for sunshine and no snow for a few days.  Might get something done at last.

My parents came back from Maizey Hampton after 11 p.m. last night and almost got stuck in the blizzard.  They've just got a second hand car too, so they're getting used to it.

But yes, hopefully all is well weather wise form now on.  I want to go the pub quiz tonight (usually a weekly endeavour).