Hello from Canada

[Guest]

by jingo, things have changed since landing the other side of the Atlantic.

hope you all have a good Xmas and New Year, stay safe.

[Richie Cross]

Changed? On the site?

Onwards and upwards!!

I imagine you've got a bit more snow than us?

Edited December 6, 2010 by Richie Cross

[wrxmania]

by jingo, things have changed since landing the other side of the Atlantic.

hope you all have a good Xmas and New Year, stay safe.

Good to hear from you.

You living over there now?

Brian.

[mystery machine]

Canada? Any tips on how to keep transport moving through winter?

Took me 3hrs 20mins to get home from work tonight (usually takes about 40mins) :icon_rendeer:

[G.Mac]

Canada? Any tips on how to keep transport moving through winter?

Aye a gatling gun strapped to the front of the car to blast the tossers that dont know how to drive off the road!!!

Graeme

[mystery machine]

Aye a gatling gun strapped to the front of the car to blast the tossers that dont know how to drive off the road!!!

Graeme

I have no beef with my fellow wretched motorist, but I might like to aim one of those contraptions at the local council, who - for the handsome swedge of tax paid to them each year - can't even replenish our empty grit bins (let alone grit or plough the street, heaven forbid!)

[wrxmania]

Canada? Any tips on how to keep transport moving through winter?

Took me 3hrs 20mins to get home from work tonight (usually takes about 40mins) :icon_rendeer:

Lucky you - I was "only" 6 hours for a 25 minute journey!

[kennyuk300]

I have no beef with my fellow wretched motorist, but I might like to aim one of those contraptions at the local council, who - for the handsome swedge of tax paid to them each year - can't even replenish our empty grit bins (let alone grit or plough the street, heaven forbid!)

And why should our esteemed local council do something for the money It is a complete joke .Did they not know of the impending snow (poem in there )Was told by someone who know's a gritter driver, that the driver was told to go out with the beacons on to make it look like they were gritting as they are low on grit......??????

Kenny

[G.Mac]

its funny you should say that Kenny, I have passed a couple of gritters recently with the beacons on and didnt get the roof of the car covered in grit like normal !

A mate of mine drives for Argyle and Bute council up in Dalmally and I know that they are deffo putting grit down!

Graeme

[mystery machine]

Lucky you - I was "only" 6 hours for a 25 minute journey!

Ouch - don't think I could go that long without at least stopping for a Bruce Lee

Edited December 6, 2010 by Mystery Machine

[Guest]

Richie,

All the committee changes ... is the main change.

no i think you lot have more snow than us ..... but turn of the year could be different, a mild winter last year i was told, they are expecting a bad one this year.

Brian,

yes we are over in Toronto for at least 3 years, hopefully longer.

mystery Machine,

we have had little snow until today, where its been non stop for 12 hours ... still snowing.

The driving here is auful at the best of times, but the roads people here are very organised, snow ploughs, gritters, even 4x4 pick ups for around housing areas. roads are all open, not heard off any closed. schools stay open, etc.

[gus the bus]

Ontario in winter, been more times than I care to remember. If you think Scotland is cold then your in for a treat :kerstsmiley:

Last time I was over end Jan/beginning of Feb it was -43 in Winnipeg,-31 in Halifax, -27 in Montreal and -21 in downtown Toronto. Strangely though, Toronto felt the coldest with the "damp" air coming off Lake Ontario.

Mind you in Summmer it goes to the opposite extreme with temperature above 30 and swimmming in the lakes. Bonkers!!!

Would I live there? Bloody right I would :biggrinsanta:

Enjoy!