[G Griffin]

Not going out to even do trad. Did some Saturday am and its just too unpleasant to work in. Ice on the blade, applicator fibres closing up.... :

  Just starting my Christmas break early. I mean, it won`t last forever and it could be raining heavily instead.  

[Tosh]

-2.5 outside; it looks like a day off.  Wayhay!!! 

[dazmond]

no way would i use my ladders in snow and ice!(not any more!)i used to when i was younger.i always use mitts and ladderstopper in normal conditions but trad pole in this weather!too risky IMO.

[brianbarber]

van in garage,heater on, its a quite cosy 17 degrees in there !!

Mr B

[Tosh]

no way would i use my ladders in snow and ice!(not any more!)i used to when i was younger.i always use mitts and ladderstopper in normal conditions but trad pole in this weather!too risky IMO.

I don't think using ladders in snow is that dangerous, but granted you've got to look out for ice, but its rare you get a big sheet of ice somewhere.

[Ta-ra]

A balmy -1.4 here.

[G Griffin]

-2.5 outside; it looks like a day off.  Wayhay!!! 

Correct! Let`s get some perspective. It`s only the weather.
  As long as it doesn`t damage you or your equipment.

[dazmond]

its the ice on window sills/upvc fascias u gotta watch out for even with ladder mitts.also its easier to slip on the actual rungs if ur crunching through the snow.i know from experience!! :

[Window Washers]

A balmy -1.4 here.

thats just cheered me up thanks

Will be out in about an hour sun is starting to shine.

[Rob.Hall]

Iced and snowed out.

Now raining/sleating and freezing on the ground.....

Mmmm going out but very sceptical about how much I will be able to do.

[Window Washers]

Iced and snowed out.

Now raining/sleating and freezing on the ground.....

Mmmm going out but very sceptical about how much I will be able to do.

wish it would rain for hours today

[G Griffin]

A balmy -1.4 here.

Is that Barry Island then? 

[Tosh]

A balmy -1.4 here.

Is that Barry Island then? 

It is, but the 'chick' obviously isn't Welsh.  She's not fat enough! 














(PS.  Wor Lass is Welsh, (I know I know) before anyone starts accusing me of being racist).

[Gleaming windows]

Oh dear just been outside.

-2

[Sir Squeaky]

-2.5 outside; it looks like a day off.  Wayhay!!! 

Correct! Let`s get some perspective. It`s only the weather.
  As long as it doesn`t damage you or your equipment.

Yeah that's all very well if you've got enough money piled up to pay for the week off.
I usually do, but I haven't this year.

Don't know what I'm going to do. Got presents to buy and bills to pay.

[Gleaming windows]

The guys who havent got their tax bill for the end of Jan are up sticky-street 

[Sir Squeaky]

Yeah and that. But at least that's another 4 weeks.

[Simon@ Clearview contractors]

We've been solid with snow and ice since last thursday. met office are saying it's gonna be the same right through till crimbo day, -8 forecast here in Lancashire .
Looks like a 3 week crimbo holiday for me

What's the lowest prediction round your way lads?

[Steve CM]

i'm thinking our xmas break is gonna be starting early if no improvement in the morning I'm offically gonna call the holiday season open!

[G Griffin]

-2.5 outside; it looks like a day off.  Wayhay!!! 

Correct! Let`s get some perspective. It`s only the weather.
  As long as it doesn`t damage you or your equipment.

Yeah that's all very well if you've got enough money piled up to pay for the week off.
I usually do, but I haven't this year.

Don't know what I'm going to do. Got presents to buy and bills to pay.

I empathise with you. I know I`m lucky that we don`t need to rely on my pittance. But the job is influenced by the weather. Be it rain, snow or whatever. That was my point.
    Your problem is a cash flow one,so it`s irrelevant how you`re laid off.
  BUT, it won`t last indefinitely and good luck in the short term in sorting some funds out.
           All the best  .