Title: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Bob U on February 08, 2007, 11:17:50 am
London 8 February
2 centimetres of snow have fallen in England. The country is at a standstill and the economy has collapsed. No food is getting through. Those with lots of tinned food at home may survive, but most are expected to starve. The great powers are already discussing how to divide an unpopulated Britain amongst themselves. Andorra, for instance, wants Wales for grazing its goats, and Lichtenstein has put in a bid for London. Tony Blair, from Silvio Berlusconi’s Tuscan holiday palazzo, spoke of the ’tragedy of this totally unforeseeeable event’. A nation mourns.
2 centimetres of snow have fallen in England. The country is at a standstill and the economy has collapsed. No food is getting through. Those with lots of tinned food at home may survive, but most are expected to starve. The great powers are already discussing how to divide an unpopulated Britain amongst themselves. Andorra, for instance, wants Wales for grazing its goats, and Lichtenstein has put in a bid for London. Tony Blair, from Silvio Berlusconi’s Tuscan holiday palazzo, spoke of the ’tragedy of this totally unforeseeeable event’. A nation mourns.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Nobby Diesel on February 08, 2007, 11:32:53 am
It's a disgrace.
It's funny though, there seems to be a lack of balance about this.
I've had a quick ring around this morning and of my friends, the ones who run their own businesses, have all got into work...........hmm. What could this mean.
I am pleased to praise the head teacher of my daughters school, who has declared school open. He managed to get in, so why can't the others?, is his philosophy. My daughters teacher managed the 40 mile journey from the other side of Oxford. Mind you, she is newly qualified and keen.
I appreciate that many are more isolated than me and the journey may be difficult. So take it steady.
Having said all that, I am going to finish early today, to go haome and build a snow man ;). For the kids of course.
It's funny though, there seems to be a lack of balance about this.
I've had a quick ring around this morning and of my friends, the ones who run their own businesses, have all got into work...........hmm. What could this mean.
I am pleased to praise the head teacher of my daughters school, who has declared school open. He managed to get in, so why can't the others?, is his philosophy. My daughters teacher managed the 40 mile journey from the other side of Oxford. Mind you, she is newly qualified and keen.
I appreciate that many are more isolated than me and the journey may be difficult. So take it steady.
Having said all that, I am going to finish early today, to go haome and build a snow man ;). For the kids of course.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 08, 2007, 11:33:43 am
It's terrible. I backed out of my drive this morning and sat there with the wheels spinning unable to go forward due to the snow. (Why-oh-why did I ever sell the Subaru 4x4?) I'm now sat waiting for the emergency services to answer my call but I've dialled 999 countless times and the phone simply rings off the hook. This country is chock full of useless overpaid civil servants. >:(
And another thing. It said on the TV this morning for everyone to check up on their neighbours. I live next door to an 87 year old woman and the selfish old cow hasn't been round once to see if I'm ok. She's that bone idle she hasn't even bothered to take her milk in for over a week. >:(
And another thing. It said on the TV this morning for everyone to check up on their neighbours. I live next door to an 87 year old woman and the selfish old cow hasn't been round once to see if I'm ok. She's that bone idle she hasn't even bothered to take her milk in for over a week. >:(
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: monkey on February 08, 2007, 11:59:37 am
It's a disgrace.
It's funny though, there seems to be a lack of balance about this.
I've had a quick ring around this morning and of my friends, the ones who run their own businesses, have all got into work...........hmm. What could this mean.
I am pleased to praise the head teacher of my daughters school, who has declared school open. He managed to get in, so why can't the others?, is his philosophy. My daughters teacher managed the 40 mile journey from the other side of Oxford. Mind you, she is newly qualified and keen.
I appreciate that many are more isolated than me and the journey may be difficult. So take it steady.
Having said all that, I am going to finish early today, to go haome and build a snow man ;). For the kids of course.
It's funny though, there seems to be a lack of balance about this.
I've had a quick ring around this morning and of my friends, the ones who run their own businesses, have all got into work...........hmm. What could this mean.
I am pleased to praise the head teacher of my daughters school, who has declared school open. He managed to get in, so why can't the others?, is his philosophy. My daughters teacher managed the 40 mile journey from the other side of Oxford. Mind you, she is newly qualified and keen.
I appreciate that many are more isolated than me and the journey may be difficult. So take it steady.
Having said all that, I am going to finish early today, to go haome and build a snow man ;). For the kids of course.
For what it is worth I run my own business and realising I could just as easily post from home as at the office I called my colleagues and rather than have them potentially damage their very expensive company cars I suggested they stay at home. They seemed to be okay about it. As for the snow man, nose in place by 8.55am this morning. Some things are more important than work. ;D
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Nobby Diesel on February 08, 2007, 12:53:15 pm
Indeed, it's all a balance.
Hence, some work, some snowman building. As hard as I might try, I don't think I'll be able to get snowman building to pay for the air ticket to Sebring; so some work today is required ;)
Hence, some work, some snowman building. As hard as I might try, I don't think I'll be able to get snowman building to pay for the air ticket to Sebring; so some work today is required ;)
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 08, 2007, 01:20:40 pm
This impending doom doesn't surprise me at all. The councils only had 48 hours warning that it would snow today. That doesn't really give them enough time to organise the meeting to decide what meetings will be required to ensure that they are ready to leap in to action. Memos need to be typed up sent out notifying those required at the meetings. A meeting will most likely be required to choose a time for the meeting and which other meeting can be cancelled to make time in the busy schedule for said meetings.
Meeting will no doubt be needed to consider the possibility of fitting snowploughs to the gritters and formulating the cost justification of such actions.
The snow fell overnight and since this is outside the normal working hours. Thus costs will be increased. Then there is the cost of Salt and fuel. By not sending out the gritters they save on overtime, materials and fuel. Since they don't need to replenish the stock of salt they save even more as they don't incur the cost of reordering and all that that entails.
t.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 08, 2007, 01:25:09 pm
And another thing. It said on the TV this morning for everyone to check up on their neighbours. I live next door to an 87 year old woman and the selfish old cow hasn't been round once to see if I'm ok.
At least you've only got one neighbour that doesn't care. There are 8 other houses in the road I live in and not one has come around to check I'm ok.
t.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: monkey on February 08, 2007, 01:31:49 pm
This impending doom doesn't surprise me at all. The councils only had 48 hours warning that it would snow today. That doesn't really give them enough time to organise the meeting to decide what meetings will be required to ensure that they are ready to leap in to action. Memos need to be typed up sent out notifying those required at the meetings. A meeting will most likely be required to choose a time for the meeting and which other meeting can be cancelled to make time in the busy schedule for said meetings.
Meeting will no doubt be needed to consider the possibility of fitting snowploughs to the gritters and formulating the cost justification of such actions.
The snow fell overnight and since this is outside the normal working hours. Thus costs will be increased. Then there is the cost of Salt and fuel. By not sending out the gritters they save on overtime, materials and fuel. Since they don't need to replenish the stock of salt they save even more as they don't incur the cost of reordering and all that that entails.
t.
I live on the north Bucks Oxon boarder and am happy to say that my council are a good deal more organised than that, they had a meeting in September last year and decided that in the event of bad weather over the winter, they would..................................................................do nothing at all. No gritting nothing. Can I have my council Tax back please?? :laugh:
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: gab on February 08, 2007, 01:58:57 pm
And another thing. It said on the TV this morning for everyone to check up on their neighbours. I live next door to an 87 year old woman and the selfish old cow hasn't been round once to see if I'm ok. She's that bone idle she hasn't even bothered to take her milk in for over a week. >:(
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...the nerve of her Andy, if I was you I would never speak to the old bird again.
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Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Lorry on February 08, 2007, 02:09:53 pm
Where was everybody this morning? Slightest excuse and they pull a sickie. Roads empty, trains empty but Underground Donald Ducked, because its in the dry (well most of it)
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: rcutler on February 08, 2007, 03:13:18 pm
I have resigned from work today so have a couple of days off :-) No notice to give to De Beers so it was straight out the door!
85miles to work this morning, set off at 6am in 6 inches of snow, 8 inches by the time the train arrived at the station (1/2 the length to normal). Arrived on time at Paddington at 0725 (1/2 the passengers to normal!)
Start working in Wokingham on Monday! ;D
85miles to work this morning, set off at 6am in 6 inches of snow, 8 inches by the time the train arrived at the station (1/2 the length to normal). Arrived on time at Paddington at 0725 (1/2 the passengers to normal!)
1 HOUR ON THE UNDERGROUND DOING 2 MILES!!!
Start working in Wokingham on Monday! ;D
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Lawnmower Man on February 08, 2007, 04:30:37 pm
And another thing. It said on the TV this morning for everyone to check up on their neighbours. I live next door to an 87 year old woman and the selfish old cow hasn't been round once to see if I'm ok. She's that bone idle she hasn't even bothered to take her milk in for over a week. >:(
Andy,
I think you should pop around and see if there is a stange smell coming from the house.
If there is I urge you to contact the police It may be she has started growing cannabis.
t.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Nordic on February 08, 2007, 04:49:32 pm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/6343489.stm
The nation really is on its knees. My local pub has just burnt down.
It was a dive, the beer not always the best but it was within walking distance.
The nation really is on its knees. My local pub has just burnt down.
It was a dive, the beer not always the best but it was within walking distance.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Martini...LB on February 08, 2007, 05:47:18 pm
100% turnout at work today no skivers because of the weather, mind you it was about 9 degrees and sunny... the joys of Guernsey the Channel Islands (to include Fagey)
Hey Ho, looking forward to work tomorrow...
Good luck in your new job Rick C.
>Martini...
Hey Ho, looking forward to work tomorrow...
Good luck in your new job Rick C.
>Martini...
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: pretzel on February 08, 2007, 06:03:47 pm
It's terrible. I backed out of my drive this morning and sat there with the wheels spinning unable to go forward due to the snow.
Oops - forgot to tell you about this particular aspect of the ownership experience ;) The power is quite useless in these conditions. Wheels spinning? Did you have the traction control off then? Mind you with it on the draconian electronics just shuts off all drive when there's b*gger all grip, foot to the floor and ................ nothing.
Today with the 5" plus of white stuff hereabouts the fastest and safest car in the pretzel household was the Focus, which enabled me to get to work even earlier than usual as all the skivers had decided not to bother - so the roads were free of the usual morning traffic.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: DelBoy on February 08, 2007, 06:15:17 pm
100% turnout at work today no skivers because of the weather, mind you it was about 9 degrees and sunny... the joys of
.......and Somerset. Looked out the window this morning expecting a lovely picturesque whiteness, only to find it had been raining.
Del
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 08, 2007, 06:54:14 pm
With all this cold weather, my 4 chickens seem to have developed a bit of a cough and runny nose. Should I be concerned?
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: rcutler on February 08, 2007, 06:59:59 pm
LOL
(http://wallstreetjackass.typepad.com/raptureready/images/bird_flu_victim.jpg)
(http://wallstreetjackass.typepad.com/raptureready/images/bird_flu_victim.jpg)
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 08, 2007, 07:05:56 pm
With all this cold weather, my 4 chickens seem to have developed a bit of a cough and runny nose. Should I be concerned?
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Andy Zarse on February 08, 2007, 07:13:31 pm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/6343489.stm
The nation really is on its knees. My local pub has just burnt down.
It was a dive, the beer not always the best but it was within walking distance.
The nation really is on its knees. My local pub has just burnt down.
It was a dive, the beer not always the best but it was within walking distance.
Mixed feelings. In the old days of red Ford Escort cabrios and white stilettos, The Hole used to be a good pulling pub for all the Gatwick hosties/trolly dollies/cart tarts/gays etc. More recently it became less popular with the vast improvements of new venues in Crawley. I guess I've not been near the place in ten years. You'll have to drink at The Hillside i suppose, I think that's where many years ago Gibberish met with some police on the way out and was awarded a 12 month "rest" from driving. :(
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Nobby Diesel on February 08, 2007, 07:22:39 pm
Some things are more important than work.
Quite right Monkey.
Instead of snowman building, we found that sitting on a sledge and being pulled by a quad bike at around 35mph, was indeed more important than working ;D
Quite right Monkey.
Instead of snowman building, we found that sitting on a sledge and being pulled by a quad bike at around 35mph, was indeed more important than working ;D
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: jpchenet on February 08, 2007, 09:25:08 pm
With all this cold weather, my 4 chickens seem to have developed a bit of a cough and runny nose. Should I be concerned?
No No, That's quite normal, but when they start growing teeth......................
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Canada Phil on February 09, 2007, 05:50:36 am
And another thing. It said on the TV this morning for everyone to check up on their neighbours. I live next door to an 87 year old woman and the selfish old cow hasn't been round once to see if I'm ok. She's that bone idle she hasn't even bothered to take her milk in for over a week. >:(
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
...the nerve of her Andy, if I was you I would never speak to the old bird again.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hi Andy,
Get that milk in . She obviously does not want it ;D
Phil
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Bob U on February 12, 2007, 09:30:57 am
First the prostitutes, now the turkeys. Not much chance of a gobble in Suffolk nowadays. ;D
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: fagey on February 12, 2007, 11:59:55 am
First the prostitutes, now the turkeys. Not much chance of a gobble in Suffolk nowadays. ;D
(http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/bow.gif)Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Bob U on February 20, 2007, 04:52:56 pm
This really is the absolute limit. WTF is going on in this country?
Rolf Harris singing Stairway to Heaven and G4 singing Bohemian Rhapsody I could just about handle. Madonna made a complete pigs ear of American Pie. I have just heard the worst cover version ever, The Sugar Babes & Girls Aloud murdering Walk This Way.
Why? why? why? I know it's for charity but FFS stop inflicting this garbage on us.
I am going home to play Wont get fooled again at full volume to get my head back in gear.
Moan over
Rolf Harris singing Stairway to Heaven and G4 singing Bohemian Rhapsody I could just about handle. Madonna made a complete pigs ear of American Pie. I have just heard the worst cover version ever, The Sugar Babes & Girls Aloud murdering Walk This Way.
Why? why? why? I know it's for charity but FFS stop inflicting this garbage on us.
I am going home to play Wont get fooled again at full volume to get my head back in gear.
Moan over
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: Steve Pyro on February 20, 2007, 05:01:26 pm
I am going home to play Wont get fooled again at full volume to get my head back in gear.
Meet the new boss ..... same as the old boss.
Good man Bob.
(as long as it isn't Weird Al Yankovics 'cover' Won't Eat Prunes Again :'( )
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: nickliv on February 20, 2007, 11:09:36 pm
I am going home to play Wont get fooled again at full volume to get my head back in gear.
Meet the new boss ..... same as the old boss.
Good man Bob.
(as long as it isn't Weird Al Yankovics 'cover' Won't Eat Prunes Again :'( )
Pretty cool for a rabbi is a far superior track (Apologies for the drift, no reference to snow)
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: LangTall on February 20, 2007, 11:36:38 pm
I am going home to play Wont get fooled again at full volume to get my head back in gear.
Meet the new boss ..... same as the old boss.
Good man Bob.
(as long as it isn't Weird Al Yankovics 'cover' Won't Eat Prunes Again :'( )
Pretty cool for a rabbi is a far superior track (Apologies for the drift, no reference to snow)
And "Weird Al" is an absolute master.
Title: Re: The last days of a once great nation
Post by: nickliv on February 20, 2007, 11:56:32 pm
??? ???You know what, you're absolutely right. No idea where I got cool from. ??? ???
Still, I think I'm a clone now. In an Amish paradise.
Still, I think I'm a clone now. In an Amish paradise.
