Wednesday 29 October 2008

Ice, Flowers and Football

Brrr....it`s a cold, cold day, colder than Alaska according to the weathermen. Last night it snowed, almost unheard of in October, at least in this part of England. When I ventured out at 8.15 this morning for work I thought I could just jump in the car and drive away....how wrong can a person be. I thought because we had snow I wouldn`t need to scrape the ice off my windscreen so imagine my surprise when I found the car was completely iced up. It wasn`t frost, just hard, unforgiving ice. The door locks were frozen stiff and there was no way the window I could open the windows. I asked Jim to give me a hand and before long I was on my way but for the whole drive I could hear ice cracking on various parts of the car, it sounded as though the car was falling apart...lol! The roads were dreadful though with some places very icy indeed in the country lanes. As I turned into the garden centre I felt my back wheels slide away even though I was only in first gear.


It was really cold at work too though I was dressed for it. I had my trusty thermal vest, my work shirt, fleece jacket and super padded bodywarmer. I even found my fingerless gloves in my locker and wore them for most of the morning. It never fails to suprise me that even when it`s so cold we can get really busy at times. Yesterday was very busy though today was less so we still had a lot of sales. At the moment we have a huge sale with many plants either half price, 75 percent off or even for just £1. The reductions are excellent when you consider what the plants cost originally and all the plants will be as good as new by next year. I bought an Achillea for £1 that cost £5.99 full price. A great buy in my opinion.
This evening Jim and Danny have gone to see Arsenal play Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium in North London. Danny is a lifelong Arsenal supporter as is my brother and my late Dad was too. Jim just enjoys a really good game of football and to go to the new stadium to see a live match is something he hasn`t done for many years. Dan managed to get the tickets through a client of his at work. he is lucky as the tickets he gets are very good seats and he has been to see some very good sporting events for next to nothing. Jim has dressed up really warm including a hat and gloves but Dan only wore a football shirt and a big coat. Something tells me that he is going to be really cold later on. Oh well, I did warn him but do boys ever listen to their mothers..? lol! PS: Arsenal should win!

Last night it was the Hindu festival of Light, Diwali and fireworks were going off until late at night. I don`t want to be a killjoy as I know it`s a special occasion but poor Jake was absolutely terrified and spent the evening curled up by my feet in the sitting room with his head under the coffee table. He was so scared that when we went to bed we let him stay where he was instead of sleeping in his own bed as usual. I know they`ll be more fireworks tonight and perhaps for the next week. I just hope they won`t be quite as noisy as last night.
Anyway, I`ll say goodbye for now. I just heard fireworks in the distance and I want to let Jake out before they get too bad. Take care. :o)




















































18 comments:

  1. Kizzie doent like fireworks either ,Oh what a cold start to your day ! the price of those plants souinds good ,hope Jim and Danny enjoy their match ..love Jan xx

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  2. We had not one flake here Sandra but then it always misses us for some reason. Very cold though. Those plants certainly sound a bargain. You have to be very careful driving in icy weather as I know you will. Hope Jim and Danny enjoy their match. They will be frozen!

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  3. Once Janie had a German Shepard dog that barked at thunder. When we had thunderstorms, he would go in circles barking constantly. We thought the thunder hurt his ears, but don't know for sure.

    Frances

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  4. Here in Kent we had no snow and no ice! This is unusal as we are close to the North Downs and get everything!

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  5. Only sunshine and cold today. I had a huge lab who used to try and get on your lap and hide when the fireworks started. i Have no pets now as there is no one to look after them when i go on hols.
    Jenny <><

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  6. I woke up to snow this morning and a frozen windscreen. Hope Jim and Danny enjoyed the game and there were certainly plenty of goals, but I am sure Danny wouldn't have been happy with a draw! Eileen x

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  7. poor jake indeed....stay warm...I'm glad I dont have to see snow anymore!!!...sending warm thoughts...lol

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  8. I am not suprized dogs don't like the fireworks Sandra I myself are frightened to death of them.Especially those air bombs good grief they don't half make you jump.Grrrrrrr.Sorry you had nasty ice about.Achillea are lovely I like the mauve ones better than the yellow but they soon spread into nice big patches.The East Coastline flower beds are full of them.I used to have lots. I hope the men had a good time.I rememeber when a girl supporting the rooster play rugby and it was freezing at times Brrrrrr.Have alovely Thursday if possible.Thankyou for your kind comments to me.Take Care God Bless Kath xx

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  9. Hi Sandra, No snow in York, although my kids keep on hoping! I only like snow in the mountains or when it's Xmas. Or when you can wrap up warm and stay in bed with a cup of hot chocolate and a nice dvd on....Sorry for Arsenal, they equalised. Hope the match was good anyway. Take care and stay warm. Ciao. Antonella

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  10. It's been unseasonably cold and snowed yesterday which is unheard of for where I live in the US. We don't usually have this kind of weather till late November.

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  11. Wow! I'm shocked at how cold it is there! Stay warm and safe. I don't know how to drive in snow and ice. I've only done it once or twice and I hated it!
    Give Jake a scratch on the neck for me, ok? Poor baby.
    Hugs Pam

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  12. I hate fireworks think they ar a total waste of money. Poor dogs I feel so sorry for them have you tried the tv or radio up just a bit higher than usual to try to drown out the worst of it. You made me cold just reading that entry. Love Joan.

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  13. Poor Jake! Try to keep warm, hopefully you'll get some nice weather soon. ~~Kath~~

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  14. We had snow here the other day, Sandra, and very cold weather. Today, it was 66 degrees and lovely. Our weather is so strange at times but I much prefer the warmth. xx

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  15. So how do you really feel about the Muslims in England??
    Some folks say that America is "the last man standing..."

    Tom S
    tschuckman@aol.com

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  16. Tag- You're it. Go read my blog. http://therustyspigot.wordpress.com/
    ~~Kath~~

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  17. i hope it has warmed up for you by now...we have had heavy frosts but no snow yet....i hate the cold weather! Poor Jake! XOOX

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  18. Im not getting alerts for your entries. I did notice you have sent me an email. Thanks for that. I dont check my AOL email very much now as Ive gone off AOL big time! Like everyone else! Yes I hate the cold weather too - the worse bit is in the mornings going to work. The best bit though is curling up warm indoors by a nice fire. Love Lainexx
    http://lainey-lainesworld.blogspot.com/

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