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Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: X19_pilot] #1404844
19/01/2013 00:18
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Coupe got me home safely too cool A few slides, due to my crap tyres, but we're home cool

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: X19_pilot] #1404863
19/01/2013 10:13
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Originally Posted By: X19_pilot
much better than the MX5 I followed shocked


Went out in my friends mx last, let's just say it was actually quite funny

I haven't touched my coop. It's currently sat under about 3-4 inches of the white stuff.Purely because I'm using the works van due to having been working away.I can't believe how, even in these conditions, how badly people still drive.Tailgating, driving too moving out into the 3rd lane while it's covered in 3 inches of snow due to not being used.The amount of crash damaged vehicles abandoned on the side of the m4 is ridiculous!

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: jon13] #1404914
19/01/2013 13:42
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2 hours to get from Coventry to the sleepy town of Alcester.
I made it to Stratfoed with no problem, but then the roads were gridlocked. So I decided to go the back lanes crazy .

As I turned off the main road, all I saw was fresh virgin snow, thinking I may have made the wrong decision I noticed a Clio and a Focus were following me.

Now the road we were on is 4 miles long and no side roads off it. I was having fun trying to work out were the road was but then noticed that the Focus was no longer there. 2 miles later just at the brow of a hill I noticed that the Clio had stopped half way up.

I but was a bit worried when I exhaust was catching in the drifts but luckily the snow was still soft.

love I love my Coupe love


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Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405100
20/01/2013 12:23
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Don't think we had any snow here yesterday, but Friday's didn't melt, and it has started again this morning...




Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405109
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Same here, about 2cm

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: samsite999] #1405188
20/01/2013 17:50
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About 3" (in old money) here on the top of Bluebell Hill in deepest Kent and still snowing. The main roads are OK at the moment but the side roads are interesting and if it freezes tonight entertainment abounds!!

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405193
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We ended up with more than we had on Friday, its drifting and deep, now the main roads are like glass

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405195
20/01/2013 18:40
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Originally Posted By: RICHB
Falling heavy here in High Wycombe now, covering everything fast too!

Typical, due down at L&M in the hour to get the oil pressure checked....grrrrrr


What's it like now Rich? Forecast? ? I'm due to be working back down in Marlow again tomorrow...

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: jon13] #1405231
20/01/2013 21:16
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Originally Posted By: jon13
Originally Posted By: RICHB
Falling heavy here in High Wycombe now, covering everything fast too!

Typical, due down at L&M in the hour to get the oil pressure checked....grrrrrr


What's it like now Rich? Forecast? ? I'm due to be working back down in Marlow again tomorrow...


Pretty much all roads clear/drivable in Marlow, just a light dusting today barely 1cm. Still coming down but very fine. Where abouts are you working in Marlow?


Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405254
20/01/2013 22:19
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Not a single flake down here, sun was out today!

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405259
20/01/2013 22:38
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All looks to be going icy now....the fun of it all!




Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: jame5] #1405263
20/01/2013 22:48
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Originally Posted By: jame5
Originally Posted By: jon13
Originally Posted By: RICHB
Falling heavy here in High Wycombe now, covering everything fast too!

Typical, due down at L&M in the hour to get the oil pressure checked....grrrrrr


What's it like now Rich? Forecast? ? I'm due to be working back down in Marlow again tomorrow...


Pretty much all roads clear/drivable in Marlow, just a light dusting today barely 1cm. Still coming down but very fine. Where abouts are you working in Marlow?


Thanks for the heads up laugh

I'm up at Marlow international, literally just off the A404..Was up there for a few weeks in November and again for the last week and this week..Do you by any chance drive along the A404 towards the M4 in the mornings? As I saw a black one briefly last week...Also followed a yellow 16v p reg heading up towards Birdshills golf centre too..Didn't post in the spotting section as unsure which area to post in? Lol coat

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: jon13] #1405305
21/01/2013 01:14
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Been snowing on here since Thursday, mainly light snow, with the odd heavy shower.

All main roads were clear, but Friday night, heavier snow came down and it was freezing too, making for very slippery conditions.

Has snowed lightly since, until around 10am this morning and has been coming down heavier and steadily since.

The snow was sticking to uncleared surfaces, but didn't start sticking to cleared surfaces until around 3pm.

We had about 3 inches here up until today, but looks like we've got a total of around 4 - 5 now, looking at the untouched surfaces.

Still snowing too.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405334
21/01/2013 08:11
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7 inch on my drive - same again forecast to fall during the day. Even visco drive cant save me now!!!

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405338
21/01/2013 08:34
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"I can't get in work today boss Ive got 12" as this time is true" lol.

Just brushing the sledge off for some air Bourne action lol.

I love the snow.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: jon13] #1405340
21/01/2013 08:47
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Originally Posted By: jon13
Originally Posted By: RICHB
Falling heavy here in High Wycombe now, covering everything fast too!

Typical, due down at L&M in the hour to get the oil pressure checked....grrrrrr


What's it like now Rich? Forecast? ? I'm due to be working back down in Marlow again tomorrow...


Pretty good round here at the mo, most main roads are fine, I made it over to Slough no probs... laugh

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405341
21/01/2013 09:05
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No snow here at all. We had a very small flurry in November but that's been about it. I'm still on holiday, no doubt we will eventually see the white stuff, but for now not a flake.... snowman

I've just cleaned out the wood burner & put the ashes outside. I'm still in my dressing gown & bare feet. (not a pretty sight I know) Not that cold here. In the sticks where I live can be quite sheltered.

Last edited by jimboy; 21/01/2013 09:30.

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Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405349
21/01/2013 10:04
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We've had another 2 inches over night here with ice underneath.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405353
21/01/2013 10:26
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17cm here in Rugby. Swept it off the beemer and drove 23miles to Warwick. Had some 'interesting' moments laugh

Sat in the office on my own for an hour and have now driven back home. The main roads have a layer of ice under the slush and are lethal in places.

Take care anyone venturing out today.



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Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405356
21/01/2013 10:28
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Well its very bad in sheffield. the coupe can stay where it is


70K Steel Grey LE, Duffy old Coupe and A stunning 3.0 GTV. The wife is not happy
Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: fiatcoupemad] #1405357
21/01/2013 10:33
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About 8 inches total here now and still snowing.

I've never known snow to fall for so long.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405364
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8" inchs T you are happy then.

The snow is great.

Had today off as no point in trying to kill yourself to get to work for the sake of s few penny's.

Takecare all.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405369
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Snow is great, you get to meet your neighbours, ever one is happy, dads/mums get to have time with the children. I know its a massive pain in the ass for some people but I do think it brings out the best in people.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405373
21/01/2013 11:46
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I get to work from home - yay, actually nay... means I have to work while the wife and kids play out.

Still falling with weight here. Very wintery, some great sledging hills all round me too!

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: samsite999] #1405374
21/01/2013 11:49
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Originally Posted By: crazylegs
8" inchs T you are happy then.

The snow is great.

Had today off as no point in trying to kill yourself to get to work for the sake of s few penny's.

Takecare all.


Most I've had here for a while Shaun laugh

I won't lose money if I don't go to my job this evening, but I'll be there, as I don't like letting people down.
Haven't decided whether to take the Coupe yet though.


Originally Posted By: samsite999
Snow is great, you get to meet your neighbours, ever one is happy, dads/mums get to have time with the children. I know its a massive pain in the ass for some people but I do think it brings out the best in people.


All it brings out around here, are the kids who aren't in school that decide to throw snowballs containing stones, at cars and trains, etc.

Parents around here can't be bothered spending their time with their kids and kick them out onto the streets. Today will be no different.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405381
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well that's depressing

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405388
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It is as Sam said outside the kids are making snowman, sledging and having a good old snowball fight. Shame I've got too try get into work later.

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405390
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Just pushed not one but two mercs off a flat car park at work...


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Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: barnacle] #1405398
21/01/2013 13:16
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Originally Posted By: barnacle
Just pushed not one but two mercs off a flat car park at work...


Lol can't beat RWDs for getting stuck. I've seen the odd BMW doing pirouettes on the road outside. laugh

Re: Snow 2012/13 [Re: ] #1405399
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I am hugely regretting swapping my MTB tyres for road "slicks" last autumn. I've had a couple of big offs whilst people on crappy bikes with knobbly tyres have sailed by quite happily!
Thought I'd knackered my knee in one fall last Friday, but it seemed ok this morning.
Yesterday it was all about happy, rosy-cheeked kids, today was all angry motorists and scared cyclists...!

And we've only had a meagre 3-4 inches

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