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Watch your step in the snow.

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Liz08 Tue 27-Feb-18 14:34:21

I heard that paramedics summoned to help 'ladies of a certain age' when they have fallen in the snow use the call sign "Nan Down" ......... smile

Diggingdoris Wed 28-Feb-18 13:01:12

I'm also terrified of having a fall as I had a knee replacement 2years ago. My wellies have deep grooves in the soles, and I try to walk in the deep soft snow rather than the places that have been partially cleared where it's slippery. My Jack Russell loves the snow and is still enjoying a 30 min walk each morning even though he almost disappears as we have about 9inches here in Colchester.

lovebeigecardigans1955 Wed 28-Feb-18 13:02:52

I hate this weather and I want to hibernate. If there's a place in Britain where it hardly gets snow or frost I'd love to move there.

kathsue Wed 28-Feb-18 13:27:17

Here in Plymouth we hardly ever get snow or frost but today is the exception. Only been out to remove ice from birds' water dish and refill it with fresh water. Had to do it twice today. GS's school closed at lunch time and my dog made one trip down the garden then curled up on sofa. Think I'll join her for the afternoon with a cup of tea cafe.

BlueBelle Wed 28-Feb-18 14:01:23

Blizzards all day my pictures all look in black and white

grandtanteJE65 Wed 28-Feb-18 14:53:37

I pull a pair of laddered knee-length nylons over my boots or a pair of old socks. The cloth gives a better grip on ice or compacted snow. Watch out for man-hole covers they become very slippery too.

Smithy Wed 28-Feb-18 14:54:34

That's the best way to see the snow - taking a photo of your garden from the window. Always looks lovely covered in snow.

NannaM Wed 28-Feb-18 15:47:50

Love that "NanDown"! I was NanDown a few years ago - broken left arm and fractured spine. Not funny. Now I have YakTrax (available on Amazon or direct from Company) and a screw-on spiked device on the end of my walking stick. I feel so confident walking out, even when it's icy. Can't recommend YakTrax enough!

hulahoop Wed 28-Feb-18 16:11:47

It's been snowing here in west Yorks most of day we've had a lot of blizzards as well our area never gets mentioned on weather updates family who have been to work say our area is worst we have had GC today little one crawled to patio door and was just fascinated a joy to see ?☃?

LuckyFour Wed 28-Feb-18 16:50:05

Nothing in this part of Devon yet. Snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow though. I'll try not to be a nan down!

starlily106 Wed 28-Feb-18 17:40:57

My son left the house at 8.40 last night for work and the journey which takes 12 minutes usually took 90 minutes. Then before he finished at 6 am, they noticed that the roof of the building was starting to buckle. Today he got a message to say that the place was closed until further notice. Don't know if the roof has caved in, or if its just because of the weather.

HurdyGurdy Wed 28-Feb-18 19:03:15

I know there are areas of the country that have been very badly hit, and there may be more coming our way (Bedfordshire) but for now, it's less The Beast from the East, and more Hysteria from Siberia.

Hardly anything here so far

Chewbacca Wed 28-Feb-18 19:17:09

A lot of snow here, and as none of the roads have been gritted, the main road and all sides roads in our village are treacherous. Already been 3 serious road accidents so I'm not looking forward to going into work in the morning.

stevej4491 Wed 28-Feb-18 20:19:15

I relish the thought of not being able to get to the shops for a while,I've enough stuff in the larder in tins and packets and a freezer full too,to keep me going for about six weeks. I wont drive in snow and I'm not able to walk far.Love Nan down,it happens to me on a regular,not very funny when it does happen though.

Saggi Wed 28-Feb-18 21:10:20

You worn football boots BlueBelle???

seacliff Wed 28-Feb-18 21:42:08

My son is a paramedic, and they all use "nan down" as reference for any older person having a fall, often just in the home, or from their bed.

seacliff Wed 28-Feb-18 21:46:32

I an going to order the yaxtrax pro. A girl at work goes running on them early mornings (mad!). They are good on icy pavements apparently. They have a strap across the top too. You have to measure carefully round the shoes you'll be wearing them on. Since I fell and broke my wrist badly, I am a total wuss in icy conditions.

Newnannie Wed 28-Feb-18 22:03:31

I love the phrase “Nan Down” !! Can just the paramedics leaping into action!! To all Nans who are down though, get well soon

Newnannie Wed 28-Feb-18 22:05:37

Sorry, meant of course that I can just imagine the paramedics leaping into action. We have a fair amount of snow here in Kent, and sadly I still have to get into work☹️

callgirl1 Wed 28-Feb-18 23:38:41

Charleygirl, Mia doesn`t believe me when I tell her it`s not nice outside, so she goes out, then within 5 minutes she` back on the doorstep wanting in again. This happens several times a day, talk about seeing`s believing!

Marmight Thu 01-Mar-18 06:37:16

No snow here on Wilts/Gloucs border yet but promised it later today. At 'home' in Fife my village is cut off and snow is knee high. It's heart warming to read on the village FB page of the help everyone is giving each other and the concern for our local 'man of the road' who lives in a makeshift tent in the woods. ❤

gillybob Thu 01-Mar-18 07:43:37

It took my heavily pregnant DD hours to get home from work last night . We were so worried about her. All buses off.

I wish some employers would be a little more considerate .

Madmartha Thu 01-Mar-18 10:01:33

To walk safely on ice, google ‘walk like a penguin’, it’s good advice!

BonnieBlooming Thu 01-Mar-18 12:25:02

Last time I was Nan down was on our decking which is right outside our back door. Lethal stuff if there is ice and snow. I was not badly hurt but had just had my hair done and fell flat on my back!

KatyK Thu 01-Mar-18 14:10:08

It's horrendous here in the West Mids today. It is only snowing lightly and there isn't much on the ground but I have never seen wind like it. It is blowing the snow on the ground up in the air in great wafts and the noise is terrific. We have to go out later!

pollyperkins Fri 02-Mar-18 11:22:12

Yep -same here. The problem isnt a lot of snowfall but the wind which is blowing snow off the fields across t5ge roads to make big drifts.