Snow - Who else is stranded at home and cant get to the salon today?

[marioned]

There's just th snow and ice here from the past two days, but the whole world looks covered in a layer of freezing fog. I've got to go out laer to pick my daughter up from her train to take her to her home. Her hubby has the car today and she doesn't want to walk home. However, she is 8 months pregnant, so I guess I should do it as a special favour! LOL Means I have to get dressed though!

Samantha, it must be lovely in your work if you can go there to lounge in your huge PJs. I think you've been wearing them for days. I hope you've at least changed them! LOL

 

[tigi]

no snow here in raining north wales. drat. i want snow. have bought sledges in theb hope it was going to snow............

 

[Janiwanidoodaa]

It's a heatwave here in Costa del Clacton! Well, compared to you guys it is anyway.

The sun's out, the wind has dropped but it's really cold though so I'm wearing my new black Uggs to work (don't tell my husband though because he still thinks they're still in the box as they're for my Chrimble pressie).

Hope everyone thaws out in time for the weekend.

Jan
x

 

[cathill]

I LUUUUUUUV snow! we never get it here anymore, my daughter is 5 and shes only ever built a snowman at the chill factore!!! how rubbish is that BRING it on thats what i say but only at the weekend!!

 

[VHunter]

I almost wish we weren't prepared so that hubby could take a day off work now and then and be with the family :lol:
I love watching the kids sled too, they have a blast.
Seriously, though, if ever any of you want to cross the pond in the winter months and come for a visit, I would LOVE to show you how crazy it is here and what fun too.
We have a huge winter carnival with giant ice sculptures that have restaurants in them etc (as big as a building) in Quebec city and all sorts of craziness.
You'd have a blast.

I do sympathize, while I chuckle, and I don't mean it in a 'mean' way.

Umm and what is an "ugg"? :|

 

[Janiwanidoodaa]

I almost wish we weren't prepared so that hubby could take a day off work now and then and be with the family :lol:
I love watching the kids sled too, they have a blast.
Seriously, though, if ever any of you want to cross the pond in the winter months and come for a visit, I would LOVE to show you how crazy it is here and what fun too.
We have a huge winter carnival with giant ice sculptures that have restaurants in them etc (as big as a building) in Quebec city and all sorts of craziness.
You'd have a blast.

I do sympathize, while I chuckle, and I don't mean it in a 'mean' way.

Umm and what is an "ugg"? :|

What are you going to do if we organise a full-on coach trip and all descend on you at the same time?

Oh, Uggs are flat sheepskin boots which are hated by men (deemed very unsexy) but loved by most women - those who've ever worn them anyway. Keep your feet lovely and warm without overheating and getting sweaty.

Jan
x

 

[Noodle]

None of the white stuff down here yet ... just the way I like it :green:

 

[Klassy Klaws]

Here was me quietly celebrating the fact that the snow had decided to avoid us
When home comes my hubby and said that 3 inches had fallen I never noticed as I had closed all the curtains in the house:irked:
All of this happened in just over an hour so god knows what it is going to be like here tomorrow if it doesn't stop

 

[VHunter]

What are you going to do if we organise a full-on coach trip and all descend on you at the same time?


Jan
x

We'll manage the Canadian way:green:

I'll borrow the tent trailers from friends (I know of 3 available, with heaters inside, they sleep 8 each). I'll have my kids build a giant igloo across the street at the children's park.
I'll borrow the giant BBQ from another friend and we'll roast turkey's in it (yes, Canadians do this very often and I'm NOT kidding! I have one friend that cooks a large part of their xmas breakfast on the BBQ lol).
We'll beg-borrow-steal spair sleeping bags. Borrow camping stoves (propane colemans). I have 1 reg chesterfield/couch/sofa, 1 that is a hide-a-bed, 2 loveseats, and plenty of floor.

Whoever doesn't mind a snuggly cat who likes to get under covers & curl against your belly, and a snoring/snuffling/slurping/farting 13yr old pekingese (who's very affectionate while arthritic so can't jump up on the bed) can sleep in the basement on the hide-a-bed. But beware of kids that rise early (6am) and head down there for their morning show and toys.

I have tea-pots, and kettles and coffee makers a plenty (about 5 diff kinds of tea, and 4 diff kinds of coffee). No alcohol, sorry, but it's cheap on the Indian reserve 5min drive away.

For these amenities, you'll have to take a number: 2 bathrooms, one with tub/shower. 2 computers.

We have cable, and about 400 movies (my best friend gives me all kinds for all the baby stuff I gave her and won't accept payment...)

I cook pretty darn well. Hubby will likely hide (anti-social/shy lol).
Ummmm I like to eat English food and make good yorkshire pudding, but haven't had Trifle in YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRS
I have mint sauce, chutney, and a restaurant not far away that delivers english style fish and chips (damn good too!!!).

Ummm I'm sure there's other things that are of interest, but it's past my bedtime and I've just had a brainfart :lol:

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Across the bridge, to reach downtown Montreal that's 15 to 30min drive away (depending on time of day traffic) we have a GIANT underground shopping extravaganza that's about umm I "think" 6 shopping centers all connected underground?

Here's what wikipedia says: Underground City, Montreal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Montreal's Underground City (officially RÉSO or La Ville Souterraine in French) is the set of interconnected complexes (both above and below ground) in and around downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is also known as the indoor city (ville intérieure), and is the largest underground complex in the world.[1]

More info on it:
hackwriters.com - Montreal Underground - The Great Winter City by Habeeb Salloum
http://www.virtualtourist.com/trave...l-906413/Shopping-Montreal-Downtown-BR-1.html


Have I offered enough incentive to come to Montreal? (just remember to bring humbugs ROFL:lol

 

[alpina]

What are you going to do if we organise a full-on coach trip and all descend on you at the same time?

Oh, Uggs are flat sheepskin boots which are hated by men (deemed very unsexy) but loved by most women - those who've ever worn them anyway. Keep your feet lovely and warm without overheating and getting sweaty.

Jan
x

Really? Men here love uggs. Usually when paired with a mini skirt, lol. I have a pair, but only get to wear them for one day every year. They are so comfy, but it's just too hot for them.

 

[dee]

lol i soo love the shopping centers in canada , they are always dead quiet and calm!!:green: nothing like the madness that ensues here ! :irked:

oh i cant wait to be over there , although i am cakking it about driving ! esp in the snow, luckily the roads are massive and quiet too so i will have plenty of room , hah

and victoria we will hopefully be in NS so will be closer to you than when we were gonna move to AB !! might even get to meet up one day :lol:

 

[divadeva]

gutted no snow here ...work for me!