drawboy
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We hear this from Police, the AA and RAC on tv programs time and time again, what a load of tosh, how do they think people are going to get to work, hospitals,schools and the like. Why do they come out with this guff?
Don't travel unless absoutely necessary
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bladeplayer
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I guess & its only a guess they expect the conditions are dangerous or are going to get worse . they are advising people that unless its necessary dont go out .. what you/me have to do might seem very necessary (&maybe it is) to us , but if you end up crashing or geting stuck somewhere , what ever you had to do so importantly all of a sudden becomes very unimportant ..
IMO they are trying to save live & the rescue /medical services geting snowed (forgive the pun) under
IMO they are trying to save live & the rescue /medical services geting snowed (forgive the pun) under
gripitripit
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The AA have warned that anyone travelling in icy conditions should take a shovel,blankets/sleeping bag,extra clothing (including scarf,hat & gloves), 24-hour supply of food and drink, de-icer, rock salt, torch, spare battery, petrol can, 1st aid kit & jump leads.
I looked a right eejit on the bus
I looked a right eejit on the bus
gripitripit
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Some idiot thought it would be funny to write RETARD on my windscreen this morning........bloody took me ages to lick it off.
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SwingsitlikeHogan
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Don't travel unless absolutely necessary?
If I drive down my road I'm not exactly on my way to Afghanistan am I? Every time I hear this blanket generalisation of a statement being uttered I can't but help think that many folks will immediately thnk 'ah - well I can't go to work today as I've been advised to not travel anywhere' almost regardless of the actual weather and road conditions.
And don't get me on to schools closing and pupils being unable to get to school because it's too dangerous for them to be driven. WALK THEN!!! - THAT'S WHAT BL***Y LEGS ARE FOR.
And pupils at school might slip and fall over and hurt themselves . YES - AND....??? And they most probably won't if they are reminded to take a little care, not to run , and not to act stupidly and irresponsibly on slippery ground.
Reeeelaax....
If I drive down my road I'm not exactly on my way to Afghanistan am I? Every time I hear this blanket generalisation of a statement being uttered I can't but help think that many folks will immediately thnk 'ah - well I can't go to work today as I've been advised to not travel anywhere' almost regardless of the actual weather and road conditions.
And don't get me on to schools closing and pupils being unable to get to school because it's too dangerous for them to be driven. WALK THEN!!! - THAT'S WHAT BL***Y LEGS ARE FOR.
And pupils at school might slip and fall over and hurt themselves . YES - AND....??? And they most probably won't if they are reminded to take a little care, not to run , and not to act stupidly and irresponsibly on slippery ground.
Reeeelaax....
Rooter
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if i dont go to work, i dont get paid and get the sack. if i get the sack, the house gets repossessed. ergo, its necessary for me to go out!
Imurg
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Therefore it is necessary for you and many , many more to go out.
If you are able to work from home it makes sense to do so.
If you don't have to go to the shops today then maybe think about not going.
If a tirp can be delayed - then delay it.....
It's pretty sensible advice as long as it's interpreted in a sensible way.
they're not saying "Don't go out - You'll Die" they're suggesting that if you are able to not go then maybe it's a good idea if you don't.
I can't see what the problem is.
pokerjoke
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Yes its a generalization statement,but some people need a reminder because they are stupid.
What they are saying is unless its neccesary,ie need to get to work,need to get to the airport
for a flight,not to go and get some bread and milk.
I for one am all for schools closing for a day or two,why take the risk.
Of course life goes on,and to be perfectly frank,we as a country are crap at dealing
with situations that dont arise too often.
We really do need to look into our infastructure deeper,because if we listen to the facts,things
are going to get worse weather wise.
What they are saying is unless its neccesary,ie need to get to work,need to get to the airport
for a flight,not to go and get some bread and milk.
I for one am all for schools closing for a day or two,why take the risk.
Of course life goes on,and to be perfectly frank,we as a country are crap at dealing
with situations that dont arise too often.
We really do need to look into our infastructure deeper,because if we listen to the facts,things
are going to get worse weather wise.
AmandaJR
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Funny
Folk in the office were talking about what they had in their car for bad weather. All I have is a golf trolley, a cereal bar and a bag of 30 one hit wonders for if the range is ever closed - oops!
Fader
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amazing how many people at my place have used the excuses, to dangerous to travel, trains not running etc.
I drove in and theres many a hill where I live and no issue as I drove sensibly and stuck to main routes, and everyone else thats in got the same trains as the people that said that trains aren't running
As long as this advice is taken in context of whats a required journey then its sound advice as the examples above, Do you need to work to keep a roof over your head? Yes, therefore travel safely and be prepared. Or Do you need to travel to go to the shops because you WANT new toys (insert appropriate thing you want)? No, then put it off and stay home or order online.
I drove in and theres many a hill where I live and no issue as I drove sensibly and stuck to main routes, and everyone else thats in got the same trains as the people that said that trains aren't running
As long as this advice is taken in context of whats a required journey then its sound advice as the examples above, Do you need to work to keep a roof over your head? Yes, therefore travel safely and be prepared. Or Do you need to travel to go to the shops because you WANT new toys (insert appropriate thing you want)? No, then put it off and stay home or order online.
StrangelyBrown
Tour Winner
There have been 3 days in my entire career that I genuinely couldn't get to work, and that was in December 2010. I couldn't get either car off the driveway and there was no public transport.
The amount of dweebs I have seen on facebook proclaiming they were not going to work due to the dreadful conditions is a total joke.
I drive 15 miles to get to work and it was hoying it down hard but the roads had nothing more than a tad of slush on them.
I would have docked wages today if any of my team had used used that excuse.
The reaction of many to this wee bit of snow sums this country up.
I drive 15 miles to get to work and it was hoying it down hard but the roads had nothing more than a tad of slush on them.
I would have docked wages today if any of my team had used used that excuse.
The reaction of many to this wee bit of snow sums this country up.
One Planer
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Pretty much the same here Dodger.
The side roads are a nightmare but the main routes, apart from slush and a little snow are fine.
It doesn't take much for some people to "Not risk it"
StrangelyBrown
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Wuss.......
One Planer
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:rofl:
SyR
Challenge Tour Pro
I've noticed that a lot of people seem to interpret any kind of snowfall as an instant valid reason to not go to work or to leave work early to get home. When I was commuting from Southampton to London it was often the case that I would arrive at work on time, but people living in London didn't make it in "due to the snow". Schools don't help this perception as they seem to instantly shut during snowy periods.
Got a call from one of my engineers in Sheffield this morning... "its a bit dodgy out there, I'm going to take an admin day." A call from another engineer from Sheffield, " I managed to get to Newcastle no problem at all."
And the guy who got in his chuckle bus and drove to Newcastle is 70yrs old!
And the guy who got in his chuckle bus and drove to Newcastle is 70yrs old!
AmandaJR
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The only one who didn't make it in today is a manager who lives nearer than most of us. I would be mortified if that was me! I hate driving in it and we are in a rural setting with a nasty hill to negotiate - coasted down it to get in but hoping enough cars have been on it today to clear the snow for the trip back up it.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Last year I was driving home from England when there was a sudden heavy snow fall, I pulled in below Shap to weigh up the situation.
Chatted to a couple of southbound drivers who said the inside lane was open and cars were moving OK.
Decided to carry on and all the drivers were doing 50mph about 100 yards apart.
There was about 3 inches of clean snow on the other lanes when a total idiot flys past at about 70 mph.
That is why police issue these warnings.
Chatted to a couple of southbound drivers who said the inside lane was open and cars were moving OK.
Decided to carry on and all the drivers were doing 50mph about 100 yards apart.
There was about 3 inches of clean snow on the other lanes when a total idiot flys past at about 70 mph.
That is why police issue these warnings.
