Sunday, January 10, 2010

Snow Days

There’s nothing like waking up in the morning to a fresh canvas of newly fallen snow. It is even better when the snow is continuing to fall.


A quick check of trains and the weather forecast meant a commute into London was just not on the cards and so we decided to work from home.

With Amy and Elliott at home as well, we met up for a lunchtime walk in the snow covered park, with two very excited dogs! The requisite snowball fight broke out, as well as some snow angels and general frivolity as the snow continued to come down.



After getting thoroughly snow covered and chilled, we retired to the Six Bells for a cheeky pint and nice hot sandwich before getting back to work.

All in all we wound up with between 5 and 6 inches of snow and temperatures as cold as -10C (which is approximately 14F). Not as cold as some of you have experienced lately, but far colder than anything we have had in six winters in this country. The effects of this coldsnap were felt quite comprehensively on the transport system the next day.

We woke up to no fresh snow and internet reports of some minor delays on the trains, so we headed out for the station. Got to the station with only a bit of slipping and sliding and then stood around for close to 30 minutes waiting for the non-existent trains to come. We eventually found out the next train wasn’t coming for another 45 minutes and they couldn’t guarantee how many carriages it would be. Fearing being stranded in London, even if we could get on to the same train that every other commuter was intending to get on, we turned around and returned from whence we came.

Guinness was somewhat confused to see us back a mere hour after we left home, especially since we woke him from what must have been a happy nap filled with snowy dreams! Another day of working from home, and a repeat of our lunchtime frivolity in the park beckoned.




We did make it into work on the third day, though trains continue to be a bit of a nightmare. This weekend has been beautiful with all the snow on the ground – everyone is enjoying it in their own way! More snow is forecast, so who knows, there might yet be another snow day on the cards!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Oh what fun it looks like you all had!
Love the shots of the 2 pooches frolicking and the great views taken of the park and surroundings--I remember!

the best one though is of the Malinak trio!!

Love, hugs and kisses to you!

Love,
Mom