FabSwingers.com forum: Own up then

By *ucati1098 OP Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Ok be honest how many of you didnt make it to work due to the weather?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We havnt had much snow so hasnt affected us

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Snowed in here at the minute.. Kids not at school but still made it to work as I work from home.

Been working in my pjs and under the duvet all day.. :D

Katie. x

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By *y_funcoupleCouple
over a year ago

SHEFFIELD

Perks of being the Boss, shut down for the day,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i have 2 jobs made it to 1 but the school was closed due to the snow

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

Im off this week anyway,but I have no excuse as I don't live far from work

Hubby has'nt missed it and he has a 70 mile journey although he was out for about 15 hrs yesterday! its been better today fro him though

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

innocent here.

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

i had to phone in due to the snow and the state of the roads. first time i have ever had to due to the weather !! felt like a naughty school girl bunking off lessons lol!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We've not had much here either so we've been OK.

Yesterday we definately needed the 4x4 in the morning however by lunchtime the thaw had well and truly set in and today was fine.

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By *af105Man
over a year ago

newtownards

wish more people stayed at home less cars to drive round lol

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

I work from home, but should have been going away tomorrow and flights have been cancelled

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By *etillanteWoman
over a year ago

Work from home, but was unable to get out to see clients

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Underground isn't really affected by snow, so I had to trudge in in my incredibly attractive wellies and thermal socks :o)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had my customers phone me and tell me that you can't get down my lane!

So took the dog for a walk, she loves the snow and she still took a dip in the river- mad nutter!

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By *ucati1098 OP Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

I sadly made the office today as well. But it is snowing again so maybe tomorrow I may not get there or try so hard to do so. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a fair bit of snow Monday night/all day Tuesday. Going into work was ok(ish) yesterday but today the side roads were lethal. All that snow compacted down, and then froze last night.

Tomorrow morning should be interesting

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By *ucati1098 OP Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Forecast for Notts is you have guessed it SNOW and more SNOW. xx

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By *U1966Man
over a year ago

Devon

No snow here had no excuse

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By *ashful BazMan
over a year ago

poole dorset

To windy for Boating, thats my excuse and I'm sticking by it!

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

we didn't, but then we were in much a much sunier climate

in fact water temperature is 29 deg C

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been off all week as we're snowed in. My daughter is here from down south too and she's had a week off school cos I couldn't risk driving her back down. Hoping to get away on Sunday but the way it's still snowing here, almost on an hourly basis, it's looking decidedly dodgy.

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By *oyandalanCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

Took an hour to get in this morning and 3 hours to get back. Don't think it'll be any different tomorrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we havnt had much snow here but tomorrow im off to london town ... hope the trains are running ok ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

guilty as charged...due to 19" of snow..(must put on santas xmas wish list a nice 4x4)

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By *he_original_poloWoman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

I haven't been snowed in... it hasn't been that bad here... but I heard it was bad in other places up and down the country so I decided not to bother.

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By *adchickCouple
over a year ago

Cyprus

My boss told me that if I couldn't get in due to snow......

They'd send a tank to pick me up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

couldn't get the car off my road, so no work for 2 days and probably none for the next two

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I work when I want so I'm quite lucky so didn't go out. Spent all day digging cars out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we've not had much snow here and id like it to stay that way. Only because im moving this weekend. Im not a kill joy honest!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Havent been able to move car since Saturday night. 18inches snow freezing tonight at -12C. Nearest shop 3miles away. Lucky i stocked up on fri & Saturday, logs coal and necessary food. Electricity out from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Main road not ploughed as too many trees down in either direction. May get out to either village tomorrow, but really dont need to yet.

So if anyone wishes to meet me sometime soon just remember i cant travel just now and if you travel to me you'll have to walk last three miles in snow. Dont worry though, i'l,l have fire lit and a hot cuppa waiting for you. Any takers?

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By *ohjaneCouple
over a year ago

south staffs

No trouble !

Took the motorhome 45mins down the road for a delicious meet this morning, then home again and away to work in the car, and got there on time. It was snowing a bit all day here.

Jane x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no work today by order of the bosses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

made it in everyday this week so far, although it has been a nightmare getting in and home. looks much worse today so i'll hopefully be working from home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

had two days off. i managed to get in yesterday and had to dig a car park space. not good also had a job getting the bloody thing out. i have snow up to the bumper now so i ain't going anywhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wed - Snow, no Trains. stayed at home

Thur - Snow,some trains,Got to work eventually,got home finally

Fri -No Snow, Points frozen,No trains.Stayed in bed,its friday

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By *ucati1098 OP Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

Many thanks to all that replied and we hope you have all stayed safe in the bad weather. Happy swinging to one and all xxxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no work to make it too. lol

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By *ucati1098 OP Couple
over a year ago

nottingham

But still stay safe in the bad weather. xx

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

I have decided to throw a sickie tomorrow and phone myself to tell me I'm not working. bet the bitch boss docks my wages lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

no excuses cos I can walk to work wish I lived further away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have decided to throw a sickie tomorrow and phone myself to tell me I'm not working. bet the bitch boss docks my wages lol "

if they do thats a disgrace i know what the weather is like around your way.

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"I have decided to throw a sickie tomorrow and phone myself to tell me I'm not working. bet the bitch boss docks my wages lol

if they do thats a disgrace i know what the weather is like around your way.

pmsl pa. I AM the bitch boss x

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"no excuses cos I can walk to work wish I lived further away"

mind and put some pants on first though!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

wasnt working while the snow was here back at the end of the week

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

No excuses for me either as my works vehicle I currently have at home is a tractor with a front bucket and it`s owned by the Council! So, I start work on the road outside my house if it`s that bad!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"no excuses cos I can walk to work wish I lived further away

mind and put some pants on first though!!!!

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lol

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"No excuses for me either as my works vehicle I currently have at home is a tractor with a front bucket and it`s owned by the Council! So, I start work on the road outside my house if it`s that bad!"

come work on mine - the rabbits fear me now and I'm running low on batteries

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No excuses for me either as my works vehicle I currently have at home is a tractor with a front bucket and it`s owned by the Council! So, I start work on the road outside my house if it`s that bad!"

always wandered whad do snow plough drivers do the rest of the year????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

drive road sweepers i guess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. Friend from years ago drives road sweepers and emptys town centre bins. Through winter he drives gritters and snow ploughs. Hates winter because always on call.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

good overtime i bet tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"good overtime i bet tho

Oh yes. He had a grin when mentioned pay. When oncall he was paid usuall rate for sitting at home and going about his normal life and sleeping. Paid overtime if actually was called out. Only thing was he didnt have choice on whether to be on call or not and couldnt ahve a drink on those nights be it even New Year.

I'll never forget the tricky situation he got me into in red light district while in his sweeper and i was walking home. Bastard.

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