Cinderella Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 54 minutes ago, Chef Raekwon said: That and the fact that Tromso is in fucking Norway, a country that has to contend with several months of snow and ice and therefore spends a large amount of money in keeping things moving during those months Yes indeed. But my point was that they don’t over do it. So, no roads are cleared. They all have a base layer now and gritted as necessary. People’s behaviour is biggest difference. Never seen such polite drivers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Cinderella said: Yes indeed. But my point was that they don’t over do it. So, no roads are cleared. They all have a base layer now and gritted as necessary. People’s behaviour is biggest difference. Never seen such polite drivers! Trouble is the base layer would melt here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code99 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Amadeus said: What is your problem dude? I tried to politely explain the realities of winter here and literally offered to deliver grit to you. Instead of looking for ways you can help the community you complain on here and call me names. Some people can’t be helped. I did not call you names, and you deliberately misconstrued my post. What you wrote in your previous post (to me) with that picture was not polite but in my view was uncouth and aggressive. You may think otherwise and you are entitled to your opinion, of course. I personally don't need any help from you, I did not ask for any help from you and I was not talking about me - but some vulnerable people (elderly, disabled) do need assistance. And I am not 'dude' as you of course should know. Edited January 18, 2023 by code99 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I remember walking to school when it was very icy. I was one of very few kids to try wearing cricket shoes, i.e. with steel spikes 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Douglas looks cool this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 A short story 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Is there a grit shortage, a planning problem or a lack of weather advice? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Max Power said: Is there a grit shortage, a planning problem or a lack of weather advice? No - it's purely down to the fact that the DoI are feckin idiots 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Max Power said: Is there a grit shortage, a planning problem or a lack of weather advice? Brain Shortage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 The NPM has a news story today of a motorcycle instructor bemoaning the fact he is losing money due to the DOI not gritting the roads. It could be said, he is correct, but everyone is affected, schools, people late for work, car accidents due to the icy conditions. Roads impassable or unusable, you can go on, the economy suffers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weliveinhope Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 The concerning thing from this morning's events, is that one could argue that the groudle route was not particularly safe either. Obviously its a no win situation, but sometimes you do have to question the thought (or lack of) process that goes into a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monasqueen Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, Max Power said: Is there a grit shortage, a planning problem or a lack of weather advice? King Edward Road (aka, wrongly, Groudle Road) NEVER gets gritted. Sending people that way may seem sensible when Whitebridge is shut, but then you just create more problems ... "Whitebridge road has been re-gritted and is passable with care. Groudle is gridlocked and icy - avoid Groudle road and use the Whitebridge. We will amend the matrix sign at Groudle junction. Officers on way to assist motorist stuck near Groudle pub." "We are closing the King Edward road - (road past Groudle Glen) due to ice. Use the Whitebridge road route which has now been cleared. Take care on all roads." But at least they learned something.... "King Edward road (road past Groudle -it's not called the Groudle road ) is now open!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I can't believe the DOI made a decision not to grit the roads. If they did then yes its unbelievable. All I can say is that there was light rain at about 9pm last night. It would have washed any remnants of previous salt away. After that it froze like an ice rink. Now either they take their foot off the gas at 5pm, regardless of the forecast or weather that happens and went home (and stayed home) or, giving the benefit of the doubt mobilised at midnight but were unable to cover everywhere - I don't know which. I suspect the former since there are not many roads busier than the coast road at Whitebridge. You would expect that to be right up the priority list. Very strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Bobster Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Expletive deleted? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Bobbie Bobster said: Expletive deleted? Spoilsports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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