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Ice rink
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:14 pm
by Jefftav
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:17 pm
by billlobban
What kind of eejit jumps out of a car sliding along the road. Then again probably the same type of eejit who gets marooned outside my house
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:22 pm
by Jefftav
Yes, I wondered I think I would have stayed put but then I guess you had to be there.
Take it you have had a fair dollop of the white stuff. Inverness is quite bad and the A9 at Daviot was closed for a bit.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:27 pm
by billlobban
Been shut (A9) in several places most of the day still shut at Drumochter. Was out and about in the village this morning - it was really quite bad especially now we've got the wind. Think I'll hole up till spring - as long as I dont run out of beer.
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:15 pm
by bmcecosse
I very very nearly rammed a bus two days ago, at walking pace - on a very similar surface. Saved by the bus moving forwards slightly just before I hit!
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:32 pm
by billlobban
Bet you didnt 'bail out' tho Roy
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:44 pm
by Dean
Were you speed walking in your wellies Roy, head down and not see the bus in front of you?
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:07 pm
by bmcecosse
Can't find 'wellies' big enough! No - I was in the brand new (wife's) car! Road cobvered in wet ice - no grip - ABS just gives up since all wheels not turning - it thinks the car is stopped!
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:16 pm
by Dean
Glad to hear nothing serious happened and everyone is ok Roy. ;)
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:20 pm
by bmcecosse
I was lucky! That car - and me - we just don't get on!
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:21 pm
by moggyadventurer
Is it just me or are our roads not quite as well maintained in snow/ice these days or am I just getting old?
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:22 pm
by bmcecosse
There is no salt left!