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BristolUK Feb 6th 2018 10:43 pm

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 12436557)
Our gas bill for December came with a note that it was 25% more than the previous December and that the temperature was 23% colder than usual. So we wasted 2%!

:lol:

Perhaps you had a reversal some other month to make up for it. ;)

JamesM Feb 7th 2018 6:00 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 12436252)
It's been a bit nippy in Newcastle today, we even had a dusting of snow and the temperature is due to plummet to -2C overnight.

At this rate I'll run out of my £200 winter fuel allowance soon.

They was more likely blown in the Gateshead Arms than on any heating bill :rofl:

Novocastrian Feb 8th 2018 12:55 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 12437178)
They was more likely blown in the Gateshead Arms than on any heating bill :rofl:

I've never heard of the Gateshead Arms. :sneaky:

caretaker Feb 8th 2018 1:12 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 12437650)
I've never heard of the Gateshead Arms. :sneaky:

It's been fixed up to make you stand out. From the Chronicle:
"It has a more upmarket feel and the new drinks menu offers customers something different.”
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/what...s-low-13952339

Novocastrian Feb 8th 2018 2:21 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12437666)
It's been fixed up to make you stand out. From the Chronicle:
"It has a more upmarket feel and the new drinks menu offers customers something different.”
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/what...s-low-13952339

But...but... but that's on the wrong side of the river. :ohmy:

bats Feb 8th 2018 6:55 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 12437725)
But...but... but that's on the wrong side of the river. :ohmy:

And not just south of the river, it's in Low Fell! They talk funny there.

Piff Poff Feb 8th 2018 8:58 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 
It's been snowing - A LOT, car stuck in drive Oops.

dbd33 Feb 9th 2018 2:53 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12437994)
It's been snowing - A LOT, car stuck in drive Oops.

I did that, again, this week. I should have hook points, like a racing car.

caretaker Feb 9th 2018 9:26 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 
It was -30 again this morning, went out and plugged the van in at 3:30. I have to fly to BC tomorrow so I'm deciding what clothes to take for a week of +3 daytime and -3 night temps for a change.

Jingsamichty Feb 9th 2018 9:34 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 
You need to move to Britain... seriously!

Piff Poff Feb 9th 2018 9:59 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 12438481)
I did that, again, this week. I should have hook points, like a racing car.

I wanna know why I'm always the one pushing - it's usually him that get stuck lol

BristolUK Feb 11th 2018 11:14 pm

Re: Winter 2017-18
 
Lots of freezing rain last night. Steps salted so they're safe enough and the newspaper was delivered to the mailbox at the side of the door, whereas on an icy day last week the woman understandably tossed it (bagged) onto the drive, so that was okay too.

However the road's slippery (though more walkable than the sidewalk) and I just watched SD walk down it to go to the bus stop.

The road is plenty wide enough for cars in both directions and her, but whenever a car came up the street, those going in her direction still slowed and waited for the other car to pass before they passed her. :thumbsup:

scrubbedexpat091 Feb 12th 2018 1:50 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 
Minus 1 currently.

BristolUK Feb 12th 2018 2:02 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12440290)
Minus 1 currently.

I'll provide the marshmallows, you bring the toasting fork. ;)

Partially discharged Feb 12th 2018 2:34 am

Re: Winter 2017-18
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12440290)
Minus 1 currently.

2 more degrees until this becomes applicable



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