UBM Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 ...if the snow and ice comes. We don't want any more tales of woe and despair of damage to our second (in some cases first) loves.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Link to the AA site - most of it is common sense, but just in case click here DM - The caring hand of TSN (or something!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Looks as though we are in for a serious freeze over the next few days, bloody typical as I am just about to drive up to Durham for the weekend ! Have a great weekend guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearra Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 have a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 The last time I got badly snowed in was when I was on a course in Durham! It was April in Consett, the home of Phileas Fogg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 It is always snowy in Consett. It's like the peak of a mountain - ice, snow and ski-ing and all year round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jims4 Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Its been canny cold in Consett today, still won't stop the ladys from wearing next to nowt the night tho! How local are you Milo? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Welcome to tsn jim! Night down the bigg market planned then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jims4 Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Just did Consett, kind of like a poor mans bigg market if thats possible. And yes the snow is falling this morning. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Welcome to TSN Jims4! I am in Whickham and it's been snowing here too. I would imagine 6" snow here though is 6 foot in Consett! I have attached a pic taken 10 minutes ago. Didn't go to the Bigg Market last night (too old) but did make it to Newcastle. Currently suffering from a big hangover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Nice pic milo - I take it you're enjoying digicam life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 I can't pretend this has anything to do with cars but felt I had to share it with someone....... Is there any competition out there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Not yet - but that is one cool piccy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xspencex Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Its snowed.... Went to Halfords at 9am to buy some light bulbs for the GF's car..place didn't open till 10am...So I made best use of a large empty carpark...great fun in a RWD.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] ...if the snow and ice comes. [/ QUOTE ] Going over to Cambridgeshire this morning, slowing on the approach to a roundabout, a Vauxhall Brava pick up is coming the other way though the roundabout sideways. Very sideways indeed. Tbh I thought the driver did very well to get enough lock on fast enough to stop a spin. Looked like something out of Driftdays. Seemed to be sideways for an eternity before grip came back and he fishtailed off to the left having not started to get the steering unwound. Ended up going dead square into the kerb, coming to a a standstill just after the rears had bounced up also. Had just started to lightly snow, but the roads we far far from frozen. Just the driver not not treating a rwd with respect. Location (if anyone cares) was on A428, the first roundabout after the new Cambourne dual carriageway ends going East towards Cambridge. <font color="blue">General location map above</font>, too big to attach in post. Inset below, clearly showing when heading West you have to make quite a turn... Stay safe boys and girls. Ian C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 I know the roundabout well - out HQ building is just off there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCab Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 I know, I know, doesn't guarantee anything, and doesn't make your brakes work better... but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I know the roundabout well - out HQ building is just off there! [/ QUOTE ] No way! Did think of you Bling' probably being the closest Smoker just down the A1198. Ian C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I know, I know, doesn't guarantee anything, and doesn't make your brakes work better [/ QUOTE ] My audi comes with CSD, it truly works wonders in the snow, and all adverse weather conditions. Anyone without it, should consider getting it as soon as poss... Common Sense Driving - The Ultimate Safety System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] My audi comes with CSD, it truly works wonders in the snow, and all adverse weather conditions. Anyone without it, should consider getting it as soon as poss.... Common Sense Driving - The Ultimate Safety System [/ QUOTE ] Here Here! Does make me smile when you see the state some people get themselves into! STOOOOOOPID!............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I know the roundabout well - out HQ building is just off there! [/ QUOTE ] No way! Did think of you Bling' probably being the closest Smoker just down the A1198. Ian C [/ QUOTE ] Indeed - the kettle is usually on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBigLetomski Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 have my winterwheels fitted now looks crappy but the handling is super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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