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Another bad winter on the cards
« on: September 24, 2012, 07:08:10 PM »
It makes you wonder after Spring this year by-passed Summer altogether and went straight to Autumn, what Winter is going to be like.
If we keep the same levels of precipitation that we've had so far this year, and the thermometer falls....
Sales of woolly hats & jumpers should be on the up at least ::)
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2012, 07:11:39 PM »
That's global warming for you....  :-?
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2012, 08:08:37 PM »
I didn't agree with the increase in tax for gas guzzlers.
Reason for why people want them maybe.
Two Jags Prescot, according to Clarkson if I remember correctly,
the jags he had were 2 of the most fuel efficient vehicles around.
Just another newspaper story for the sheep to read.
Probably me included  :P
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2012, 08:31:46 PM »
Quote from: Scimitar on September 24, 2012, 07:08:10 PM
Sales of woolly hats & jumpers should be on the up at least ::)

well that's alright then because they will be made and sold by those super chaps in the private sector so there will be a huge boost to the economy.
Meanwhile of course those nasty good for nothings in the public sector might find it in their hearts to work a few extra hours clearing the white stuff away so those super hard working private chaps can get to work and generate their millions for the economy.

(removes tongue from cheek and dons tin hat  >;)
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2012, 08:40:13 PM »
No doubt Scimitar will correct me but I assume bus drivers still get paid even if they can't get the buses out?
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2012, 08:44:40 PM »
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Still at least I may get to use the 4x4 and winter tyres properly.
So what use is it for the rest of the year ?

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Will mean the cabbies and bus drivers can also earn a living too
Bus drivers are probably on an hourly rate much higher than mine  :(

Snow:
The only people who book taxi are the people who don't want to drive themselves.
Don't want to damage their little Ford KA etc. But don't mind me smashing up the taxi.
Then make a claim against me for whiplash etc.

It's life Jim, but not as you know it  ;)

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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2012, 08:48:58 PM »
Quote from: therealjr on September 24, 2012, 08:40:13 PM
No doubt Scimitar will correct me but I assume bus drivers still get paid even if they can't get the buses out?
If we are actually at work then yes - we get paid.
I don't currently own a car, so, if it snows, I have to walk to work like everyone else - assuming the buses are not running on my route.
If I turn up I get paid - if I don't turn up - no pay.
Some of us rely on a staff bus - if it can't get to you - again your not paid.
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2012, 11:08:09 AM »
@Fly I don't like taking my car out in heavy snow - but wouldn't want to use any car taxi included. Buses seem a safer option merely because of the size/weight.
It would have to be an emergency though to get me to go out in any vehicle - two legs for me down the village.
Always have a small emergency stock (enough for two weeks) in pantry and freezer ready - just in case.  ;)
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2012, 07:06:17 PM »
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Buses seem a safer option merely because of the size/weight.

Few years ago after a bit of a morning freeze and snow, I picked up 2 ladies wanting to get back to Hollymoorside.
I followed a double decker bus sliding down Clarence Rd, some times sidewards, banging the causeways from one side of the road to the other, and generally looking out of control. The drivers action of hitting the curb kept the bus at a low speed, luckily when he got to West Bars, he just turned right and drove off. Respect. Bet the passengers had brown pants though  ;D
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2012, 08:30:56 PM »
It's very scary when you lose control of a bus - even though they've got ABS - Traction Control, etc (No sport mode unfortunately).And there is really no reason why you should lose control of a bus, unless the laws of nature take over, in which case your judgement was wrong. In other words, if you ain't sure - don't do it!
Can you imagine the damage an out of control bus could cause?
And that's just with me at the wheel - imagine nearly 40ft of bus starting to slide on its own.
They are quite reliable in snow, mainly because engine weight is over rear wheels (four tyres at rear driving), I have not been stuck yet.
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Re: Another bad winter on the cards
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2012, 06:48:37 AM »
An ever popular local one from 5 years ago
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