Michelle Tant

I've just dropped my eldest off at school and I'm now sat in the park with middle child and baby. The sun is shining evening though Jayden insisted its winter now as that's what his school term is called. Have you tried arguing with a 5 year old? Don't bother as for some reason, their illogical answers end up sounding reasonable, probably because they've worn you down with relentless chatter! Published with Blogger-droid v1.5.8

I was watching the news this evening and it mentioned the deep drifts in northern parts of England and the views were spectacular (as long as you don't spend too much time thinking about the incredible impact this weather is having on the UK) but what was really spectacular was this road which crossed a county border into Cumbria. The adjoining county council had a snow plough/blower vehicle and they took it up this winding lane toward an outlying village and then at the border turned around and went back. Leaving the road utterly blocked. Utterly bonkers. So there are these examples of just how far the human race has come... nice... and then you see the stories of how neighbours are checking up on each other, communities turning out to clear roads and paths so that children can go to schools, sit exams etc. The difference being of course that the Snow plough guy is under orders from a Council watching its pennies. Our local council says they'd love to get more grit for our roa...