Commute tomorrow on De bike

NamelessPhil · 15-10-2017 08:45PM

The Department of Education has closed all schools tomorrow.

https://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2017-Press-Releases/PR2017-10-15b.html

godtabh · 15-10-2017 08:46PM

Weepsie wrote: »

Anyone who does cycle tomorrow is simply a moron.

you know where will be a few out there!

07Lapierre · 15-10-2017 08:48PM

Galadriel wrote: »

Yes I know it's updated now

Grand...just wanted to be sure everyone knew..

tomasrojo · 15-10-2017 08:50PM

triggermortis wrote: »

Schools are closed tomorrow so I'm not leaving the house!

http://www.thejournal.ie/hurricane-ophelia-red-warning-3647529-Oct2017/

I guess that includes primary schools, so that's the only journey I had to make tomorrow anyway.

Lumen · 15-10-2017 08:55PM

Well this certainly feels like the right time to strongly advocate walking helmets to people in the pedestrian forum.

irishrover99 · 15-10-2017 08:56PM

I won't be talking the bike tomorrow now it's been upgraded to status red.
The thoughts of sitting in traffic in the morning are not too nice and not being able to do my lunch cycle also aren't pleasant but knowing that the emergency services are gonna be busy responding to more serious cases then it's an easy decision.
Might as well open that second bottle of wine and watch the rest of the NFL now.

godtabh · 15-10-2017 09:14PM

irishrover99 wrote: »

I won't be talking the bike tomorrow now it's been upgraded to status red.
The thoughts of sitting in traffic in the morning are not too nice and not being able to do my lunch cycle also aren't pleasant but knowing that the emergency services are gonna be busy responding to more serious cases then it's an easy decision.
Might as well open that second bottle of wine and watch the rest of the NFL now.

From what I can see the Milan derby is going better

neris · 15-10-2017 09:19PM

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/919657869670277121

tomasrojo · 15-10-2017 09:22PM

RTÉ news carrying the Dept of Education statement on closures of schools and colleges now. They mentioned all crèches being closed too.

Lumen · 15-10-2017 09:25PM

Won't someone please think of the children!

Oh, you have. Right, carry on then.

neris · 15-10-2017 09:43PM

tomasrojo wrote: »

RTÉ news carrying the Dept of Education statement on closures of schools and colleges now. They mentioned all crèches being closed too.

Dunno where they're getting that from. Think they mean community creches and not private providers.

crosstownk · 15-10-2017 09:48PM

irishrover99 wrote: »

I won't be talking the bike tomorrow now it's been upgraded to status red.
The thoughts of sitting in traffic in the morning are not too nice and not being able to do my lunch cycle also aren't pleasant but knowing that the emergency services are gonna be busy responding to more serious cases then it's an easy decision.
Might as well open that second bottle of wine and watch the rest of the NFL now.

In response to the bolded above:

1. Agree.
2. Definitely agree.
3. Not a hope. Good game but just doesn't flow.

Wishbone Ash · 15-10-2017 09:55PM

Work is going to be a nightmare tomorrow. If the schools are closed, lots of staff won't come in!

snowflaker · 15-10-2017 09:56PM

neris wrote: »

Dunno where they're getting that from. Think they mean community creches and not private providers.

I cant imagine private creches would be allowed to open "Duty of care to the children" etc

crosstownk · 15-10-2017 09:58PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Work is going to be a nightmare tomorrow. If the schools are closed, lots of staff won't come in!

Indeed. Same where I work but the upside is that it will keep people at home so traffic should be lighter.

I'm already dreading the M50.

PCeeeee · 15-10-2017 10:01PM

Possibly falling off de bike tomorrow cos of de storm.

Worth it?

Annie get your Run · 15-10-2017 10:09PM

They've just said on the news they're asking people NOT to cycle tomorrow. I think that's wise, the emergency services will have their hands full as it is, don't add to their work load. We just got a text from the boss to say work from home tomorrow too. Stay safe!

PokeHerKing · 15-10-2017 10:12PM

Annie get your Run wrote:

They've just said on the news they're asking people NOT to cycle tomorrow. I think that's wise, the emergency services will have their hands full as it is, don't add to their work load. We just got a text from the boss to say work from home tomorrow too. Stay safe!

It's scary that they actually need to tell people not to cycle in hurricane strength winds.

Alanbt · 15-10-2017 10:17PM

Definitely a work from home day for me. Thankfully that’s an option.

Looks like would be ok in the morning but certainly dangerous on way home.

Be sensible out there!

LollipopJimmy · 15-10-2017 10:23PM

I've been told to stay home, I've far too much to do so I think I will risk the 500yard walk to work. I'll get loads done with nobody there
College is closed though

matc66 · 15-10-2017 10:35PM

I'll cycle into work and if it's windy when I'm leaving I'll walk the bike home. All 7 km.

lamaq · 15-10-2017 10:43PM

PokeHerKing wrote: »

It's scary that they actually need to tell people not to cycle in hurricane strength winds.

But it's not hurricane strength winds? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%80%93Simpson_scale

irishrover99 · 15-10-2017 10:48PM

My boss would have to do more work at home with his kids than he does in work so not a hope he'll tells us not to come in.

irishrover99 · 15-10-2017 10:49PM

crosstownk wrote: »

In response to the bolded above:

1. Agree.
2. Definitely agree.
3. Not a hope. Good game but just doesn't flow.

That's why I watch the redzone on sky sports mix. It switches between all the games

magicbastarder · 15-10-2017 11:14PM

i have talked to people worried about driving on their usual route which has overhanging trees.
firstly, i suspect if there is an issue, the trees will be underhanging, but would you seriously drive on a road where you're worred the trees could fall on you?

iwillhtfu · 15-10-2017 11:20PM

snowflaker wrote: »

I cant imagine private creches would be allowed to open "Duty of care to the children" etc

I just got a text from kids creche they're closed it's a private creche.

As for work we've to carry out a risk assessment prior to any journeys including to/from work with safety being paramount. Talk about shifting the responsibility.

PokeHerKing · 15-10-2017 11:36PM

lamaq wrote:

But it's not hurricane strength winds?

Up to 75 knots are still being modeled. So yes, they are hurricane strength winds/gusts.

alentejo · 15-10-2017 11:38PM

1st time ever I am driving into work due to weather. I cycled during the snow in 2010 and storm Darwin.

GhostyMcGhost · 15-10-2017 11:39PM

lamaq wrote: »

But it's not hurricane strength winds? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saffir%E2%80%93Simpson_scale

Best of luck so. Come back and let us know your new PB

Wishbone Ash · 15-10-2017 11:49PM

Weepsie wrote: »

....Stuff like this should show employers the value of letting employees work from home the occassional day if they had the forward planning

.....I'd love to be able to work from home for the occasional day but it's kinda awkward for those of us who work in 'essential services'.

Commute tomorrow on De bike

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