[amayze]

Hi Guys,

When do we think it'll be safe to work again (Trad) ?

I've had one day since the 17th Dec. Choose not to work between Christmas & New Year (which was typically fine). I'm willing, and have purchased some dishwasher salt to grit afterwards.

Reading the forum, I'm under the impression it's best to wait at the moment, but I know an aerial installer who worked yesterday and gonna work today !!

[Jackal]

lets be honest mate its not safe to go up a ladder it would be scary even if you have someone to foot the ladder for you aswell iv just brought a round and got loads to get on with but no chance il be risking it, we will be lucky if we can get out next week yet

[kris martin]

  i have just heared on the radio whilst doing the inside of a petrol station that this is not going to be over till at least the 20th, how they predict that i dont know but that is what they said 

kris

[Mike #1]

just like the heatwave they predict every summer that we never get and the mild winter that was forecast its really warm here -12 today has not got above vfrezzing for 3 weeks now

[amayze]

Geez,

I need to get working, not just for the money, but 'cos I'm starting to rock gently back and forth with the frigging boredom !

Carry's on like this the missus will get me glossing the bannister and some doors !!!

[gewindows]

Geez,

I'm starting to rock gently back and forth with the frigging boredom !

   I know exactly what you mean.

[Londoner]

I'm going out to do three houses this morning (if I can) then I'm going to take my youngest son tobogganing.

I've had three 5 galls containers of water in the hall warming up next to the radiator all night and I'm using the trolly. I've given up using the van mounted system because the hose freezes on the ground. 

[jonnyald]

personally  dont bleve that ladders with decent spikes can slip .  iv set my spikes about 1 inch lower than normal .  a good gripping shoe  is also essential . i  swear by  Mercury trainers , good grip on ice and on icy rungs as the sole is made of a sort of marshmallow type of rubber  . GET THE RIGHT GEAR  before you go and theres no problem  on icy ground

 a good test of a shoe/boot is to go in a shoe shop and hold the shoe onto a shiny surface such as the top of a cabinet and try n slide it . this was how i found the Mercury and a bonus is theyre cheap as chips (£10)  . mercury are a cheap range ,i have about 5 pairs of the "capone" but i think all mercs have the same rubber in the soles  .

[amayze]

Rather you than me, Jonny.

I'd prefer to sit tight and wait 'til it thaws a bit !

[gewindows]

personally  dont bleve that ladders with decent spikes can slip .  iv set my spikes about 1 inch lower than normal .  a good gripping shoe  is also essential . i  swear by  Mercury trainers , good grip on ice and on icy rungs as the sole is made of a sort of marshmallow type of rubber  . get the right gear before you go and theres no problem  on icy ground

 a good test of a shoe/boot is to go in a shoe shop and hold the shoe onto a shiny surface such as the top of a cabinet and try n slide it . this was how i found the Mercury and a bonus is theyre cheap as chips (£10)  . mercury are a cheap range ,i have about 5 pairs of the "capone" but i think all mercs have the same rubber in the soles  .

Have you been out in this weather up a ladder?

[jonnyald]

Rather you than me, Jonny.

I'd prefer to sit tight and wait 'til it thaws a bit !

i understand , but will you wait until theres not a bit of ice  , you might slip on  a  1 cm  square of ice  and that could be weeks away.  my only worry was that some old birds might try n turn me away, but thats not been the case

yes,i worked friday and around here its as deep snow as anywhere . i parked my old crate on edge of town and just walked with ladder ,i didnt do half as many as normal but  i was getting "cabin fever" stuck at home . im pretty sure cabin fever is a bad thing to get , maybe not as bad as a ladder slip, but risky nontheless
(also a lot of it is a state of mind .

[gewindows]

My only piece of advise, for what its worth, for someone who has such poor regard for their own personal safety is make sure you have your mobile phone with you wherever you go.

I wish you luck I also hope you dont need it.

[cozy]

Geez,

I need to get working, not just for the money, but 'cos I'm starting to rock gently back and forth with the frigging boredom !

Carry's on like this the missus will get me glossing the bannister and some doors !!!

PMSL, just pretend you are on the dole like all the J Kyle bods. Seems to work for the other 3 and a half million Some of them have NEVER worked 

[G Griffin]

I heard of a trad WC falling off before Christmas. A young lad in a team of 3 and  broke his shoulder. 2 ambulances arrived and the the medics were not very pleased with the WC`s, especially the boss.
   I heard they were quoting H&S,asking why they were working in the snow and telling them to call it a day.
   So, don`t expect too much sympathy if you come a cropper.

[martinsadie]

i cant believe hes going up the ladder with ice on the rungs 

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

lets be honest mate its not safe to go up a ladder it would be scary even if you have someone to foot the ladder for you aswell iv just brought a round and got loads to get on with but no chance il be risking it, we will be lucky if we can get out next week yet

where bouts r u stoke ?

[geoffreyspecht]

personally  dont bleve that ladders with decent spikes can slip .  iv set my spikes about 1 inch lower than normal .  a good gripping shoe  is also essential . i  swear by  Mercury trainers , good grip on ice and on icy rungs as the sole is made of a sort of marshmallow type of rubber  . GET THE RIGHT GEAR  before you go and theres no problem  on icy ground

 a good test of a shoe/boot is to go in a shoe shop and hold the shoe onto a shiny surface such as the top of a cabinet and try n slide it . this was how i found the Mercury and a bonus is theyre cheap as chips (£10)  . mercury are a cheap range ,i have about 5 pairs of the "capone" but i think all mercs have the same rubber in the soles  .

where do u get  your ladder spikes from i need some

[jonnyald]

where do u get  your ladder spikes from i need some

i got mine from ebay . HAILO ladder spikes.(slide adjusters). and they are well made /   worth their weight in GOLD