Posted on 01/08/2010 8:11:47 AM PST by sussex
Unlike many parts of the USA heavy winter snow is a comparatively rare event in our part of England so the last few days have made quite an impact. Fortunately we are both retired and are still relatively well stocked with food – and gin – so there is no need to risk the cars on the untreated side roads or our bottoms on the icy pavements. However, to avoid a complete outbreak of stir craziness, we ventured out for a brief airing a couple of times – hence the pics (taken by The Lovely Mrs P, much more creative than yours truly…)
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Great pictures!
Great pictures. Oh to be in England ...
Absolutely stunning photos!
I so want to visit Great Britian one of these days....
ML/NJ
Glad they have plenty of gin! Those pictures are truly lovely.
Looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Those roads look totally un-plowed. I gather big snow removal equipment is lacking over there ?
The heavily trodden path to church is most impressive.
ya, think ah’ll pick up ah bah-L-o-gin meself t’day...
Beautiful pics though. Stay warm sussex.
Beautiful pictures. I am inspired to do some water color paintings....
Enjoyed the pictures and info on the church!
Lovely pictures, especially the church and the walking path. I wish we had walking paths in the US. I wonder, in Britain is it the law to shovel snow from walkways like it is here?
What breathtaking photos! I worked in the UK for almost 6 months a few years ago, and I still miss it - even miss all the ‘heat’ I took for wearing my brand-new Barbour jacket.
Most northern New England states in the U.S. are well prepared for snow with salting,sand,snowplows, front loaders and dump trucks.So,it’s business as usual esp. when snow falls from a lake-effect snow of Lake Champlain.In Burlington over this past week&weekend snowfall registered 33inches in most places.
You are right about the lack of preparation but, since we only get a heavy snowfall once every ten winters it’s not cost effective to invest in snow clearing plant - but I do accept that your regulation that individual property holders should be responsible for clearing snow from outside their properties is a good idea - that’s also the law in Germany.
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