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Thank you for that cheerful thought, especially while the brakes on my van have frozen solid!
I've had thoughts like this myself about the weather (even though I wasn't even born in 1963)- the 'what if' scenarios.
And reputable weatherman will tell you that meteorology is not a precise science, as we all know for ourselves when they say that it will be lovely and sunny and it rains all day! The best we can do is make plans for all sorts of eventualities, but we can't predict for sure, so there's no point worrying unduly. 1963 was an exceptional winter and could happen again very soon, but then also probably won't. Just make sure you've got plenty of food in the house, oil in the tank, and be ready to diversify into snow related jobs- landscapers are the best place to change workload at a moment's notice, both in terms of experience and aptitude!
I watched this fascinating documentary hosted by Cliff Michlemore last Friday.
I was born in 1964 but I've often heard about the winter of 1963. The UK has had nothing like it since.
superb documentary Phil, I was 5 and recall the deep snow drifts where we lived, my dad was stuck in Ireland for 2 weeks and could not get back home.
I was 5 at the time too, but can't remember that far back!
Must have been cold, the Exe froze over.
I hope not this year, would get caught with me pants down. Little salt in stock and still not bought a plough.
Anyhow, whats all this about not working the last two weeks ????
We've been super busy and clocked up nearly 50 man hours each since Friday morning!
Roll on more snow!
We have also visited all enquires,to date,have been trying to get more quotes but everyone is now hibernating indoors.
I remember 1962 and 1963 it was bloody cold, exceptionally bloody cold.
I remember Cliff Michemore as well, I won't say as a young man but I do remember him.
Hi Richard
I like to think I do think of others but sometimes in this industry you to diversify slightly when you need to. I always used to worry about the winter months but in the last few years we have found that more money can be made in the winter than the summer (and not necessarily by clearing snow and gritting) by finding the right clients and the right projects.
Nick
Richard Matthews said:
This isn't a cold winter. The temp has not been far below zero at all and it's crept up above zero during the day almost every day.
Work is busy for many, I'm out doing maintenance and have just won a new commercial grounds contract and have new domestic enquiries. I'm cutting back on a lot of work this year as there is simply too much to handle.
I knw a few others in a similar situation, so I don't feel the doom and gloom is realistic, plus the winter is NOT a proper winter at all!
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