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I was talking to a passenger the other morning about snow (weirdly, right? ) - he lives in Paris and when they have a dusting of snow, everything stops, similar to the UK. We were driving on a frosty, not snowy, road and following a truck full of snow being taken somewhere!!

The differences can be regional, not by country. But as Weeksy says, it's what people/councils/areas are used to

Noggin wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:57 pm I was talking to a passenger the other morning about snow (weirdly, right? ) - he lives in Paris and when they have a dusting of snow, everything stops, similar to the UK. We were driving on a frosty, not snowy, road and following a truck full of snow being taken somewhere!!

The differences can be regional, not by country. But as Weeksy says, it's what people/councils/areas are used to

Q? Do they use salt on French roads? I know they grit a lot and are good at clearing snow etc and that they insist on chains in places but I'm starting to think salt use is a bit local to here.

It's zero degrees outside, I'm wearing shorts and a T-shirt next to an open window, weather shmeather

MrLongbeard wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:27 pm It's zero degrees outside, I'm wearing shorts and a T-shirt next to an open window, weather shmeather

Humph

T shirt, polo shirt, fleece gilet, coat.

Indoors ...

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:53 pm Why? Canada is used to colder temps therefore more prepared for them.

It's like you laughing when the UK gets 30 Deg and there's a warning , because you're used to that too.

The UK gets cold every year but the media react as though cold weather is something new.

-3°C, Sunny and a gentle breeze? Yup. It's been a really nice day. Had a decent yomp this morning, sat on a bench in the sunshine and ate lunch. The cold meant the ground wasn't soggy underfoot and the sandy bits were quite firm too. Quite a few people out and about. Got barked at by a pair of tail-wagging dachsunds behind a gate who thought we must be taking them walkies. Met them later with someone who actually was taking them walkies. The oak trees are starting to show signs of life and snowdrops are flowering. Hints that winter doesn't really last long.

Yeah, that sort of thing makes me happy. A nice day all round.

Last time I mentioned to Mrs. D I thought the Met Office were overstating the weather with their Red "danger to life" warning, 4 people died due to bad weather.

Just sayin'.

Count Steer wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:03 pm

Noggin wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:57 pm I was talking to a passenger the other morning about snow (weirdly, right? ) - he lives in Paris and when they have a dusting of snow, everything stops, similar to the UK. We were driving on a frosty, not snowy, road and following a truck full of snow being taken somewhere!!

The differences can be regional, not by country. But as Weeksy says, it's what people/councils/areas are used to

Q? Do they use salt on French roads? I know they grit a lot and are good at clearing snow etc and that they insist on chains in places but I'm starting to think salt use is a bit local to here.

I think they do.

I know that in my first season I was told we couldn't use salt on the steps as we're in a national park area.

However, I have quite a few French friends that have commented about salt damage to vehicles, so I'd say yes. Equally, it might be regional, but up here, I doubt the roads would be drivable without salt (or something that does the same job!) with the number of days of freezing temperatures - snow is more drivable than ice.

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:58 pm The UK gets cold every year but the media react as though cold weather is something new.

Yeah but, Global warming, I mean climate change, I mean the climate emergency is making it more. More colder, more hotter, more average. Panic.

Saga Lout wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:42 am

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:58 pm The UK gets cold every year but the media react as though cold weather is something new.

Yeah but, Global warming, I mean climate change, I mean the climate emergency is making it more. More colder, more hotter, more average. Panic.

Is it panic ? Is is it providing information ? As we know, society is notoriously stupid, so providing them the information that it may be cold/hot/wet, is well, kinda useful isn't it ?

But the clever ones don't need and the stupid ones won't listen anyway.

We have a new chef !!

No idea if she can cook yet, but her attitude is a 1000 times better !

Glorious Sarf Dahns cold and frosty dog walk with rare South Downs two headed pony.

MingtheMerciless wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:27 pm Glorious Sarf Dahns cold and frosty dog walk with rare South Downs two headed pony.

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Now i did wonder what happened to out Dartmoor Pony

Not particularly insignificant I suppose, but only to those that live in this area!! LOL

Five youngsters from La Plagne are heading to the youth winter olympics to represent France!! One of them I know ! (Well, I know his parents!! LOL) Three of them have been mates since they started school at 3.

I know that the kids do get every opportunity to train in winter sports in this region, but five from one ski resort is pretty awesome

https://savoie-news.fr/reportages/sport ... xeuu36CdPE

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:58 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:53 pm Why? Canada is used to colder temps therefore more prepared for them.

It's like you laughing when the UK gets 30 Deg and there's a warning , because you're used to that too.

The UK gets cold every year but the media react as though cold weather is something new.

Penguins

https://news.sky.com/story/walk-like-a- ... s-13051002

Yorick wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:04 pm

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:58 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:53 pm Why? Canada is used to colder temps therefore more prepared for them.

It's like you laughing when the UK gets 30 Deg and there's a warning , because you're used to that too.

The UK gets cold every year but the media react as though cold weather is something new.

Penguins

https://news.sky.com/story/walk-like-a- ... s-13051002

The funniest part is that we as the general public are paying their wages. Fucking Muppets

I dunno...that way penguin's skoot along on their bellies does look fun.

That' I'm currently heating my house by burning old fire doors.

Yorick wrote: Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:04 pm

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:58 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:53 pm Why? Canada is used to colder temps therefore more prepared for them.

It's like you laughing when the UK gets 30 Deg and there's a warning , because you're used to that too.

The UK gets cold every year but the media react as though cold weather is something new.

Penguins

https://news.sky.com/story/walk-like-a- ... s-13051002

Walk Like a Penguin? Was the follow up single from The Bangles.