Severe Winter Weather: ESSENTIAL PREPARATIONS, TRAVEL ADVICE, DRIVING TIPS & CLOSURES

ironkiwi · 25-02-2018 01:14PM

Anyone know where I can get snow/ice grips for shoes?

uck51js9zml2yt · 25-02-2018 01:22PM

ironkiwi wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get snow/ice grips for shoes?

The internet is a wonderful place for finding out things

https://www.google.ie/search?q=ice+grips+for+shoes&oq=ice+grios&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.9015j0j7&client=ms-android-xiaomi&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

snow_bunny · 25-02-2018 01:25PM

mobil 222 wrote: »

Where were the crows

They took off to the roof with some of the sausages, my view wasn't good enough for them!:pac:

Whispered · 25-02-2018 01:30PM

Going to go get some coal and kindling today, some bird food for the wild birds. We currently throw stuff on the ground for them but I'm sure specific food in a hanger will be better if there's snow on the ground.
Will do an online shop for delivery Tuesday afternoon. Just some extra bread, milk, water and cupboard food. Maybe some cigarette lighters too.
Got new wellies for the toddler, have his snow suit ready. would LOVE to get a sled I can pull along. I'm wondering if I couldn't make one from a plastic Tesco grocery box. It has holes in the bottom though so would get stuck? Any ideas there?

Kamili · 25-02-2018 01:35PM

gozunda wrote: »

Well rotted Horse manure from a heap is an active heat source - if you can get your hands (!) on any ...

Sure is,used to dig holes in the muck heap on cold days and put my frozen feet in, exceptionally warm, even if it was smelly as a kid.

brookers · 25-02-2018 01:40PM

The amount of people who dont even know that snow is coming this week is unreal, mentioned it to at least 4 people this morning and all had not heard anything and one even saying this will never happen, just more hype etc...I reckon a lot of people will be badly caught out, I just hope the farmers are bringing their ewes and lambs down from hills into sheltered areas......

my3cents · 25-02-2018 01:43PM

Seerofthings wrote: »

I’ve personally compiled a ‘go kit’ inspired by the SAS. It consists of 2 weeks worth of MRE’s, a water purification rig, hand and foot warmers, an emergency beacon, a summit suit and a small (30 min bottle) of O2. Also a set of Yak Trax

I’m concerned this might not be enough for this code red event? Any other suggestions on things to add?

A sense of humor?

Nettle Soup · 25-02-2018 01:44PM

I just did a full stocktake. I have enough food provisions in to last until 23rd March on full rations. I have enough fuel to last until April. Water shouldn't be a problem.

For emergency, I have already identified the neighbour and family member that I will eat first.

Grandeeod · 25-02-2018 01:45PM

brookers wrote: »

The amount of people who dont even know that snow is coming this week is unreal, mentioned it to at least 4 people this morning and all had not heard anything and one even saying this will never happen, just more hype etc...I reckon a lot of people will be badly caught out, I just hope the farmers are bringing their ewes and lambs down from hills into sheltered areas......

I agree. I'm getting a lot of eye rolling when I mention it. If some get caught out, I've little sympathy for them. No excuse in this day and age. However I do hope people remain blissful until I stock up tomorrow.:D

my3cents · 25-02-2018 01:46PM

Another thought if not already mentioned, might be a good idea to keep the car filled up with fuel. You never know if you need to make an emergency run or if you'll be able to fill up if you can get out on the road. A spare can of fuel might also be a good idea.

Mooooo · 25-02-2018 01:49PM

Whispered wrote: »

Any nature boffins with tips for helping the birds. We have a few that visit the garden regularly. Most notably 3 robins who rule with iron beaks

Also would the likes of crows and magpies be as vulnerable as the smaller birds in weather like this?

Enclosed back garden with (indoor) dogs so I'm assuming we don't need to think about hedgehogs and urban foxes?

There'll be no fear of crows anyway the baxtards

endacl · 25-02-2018 01:54PM

Seerofthings wrote: »

I agree. I’m lambing at the moment but am also at the ready to kill some of my stock for their wool if the house insulation and heating system fails.

You’ll also need a pick axe handle with a few nails driven through the end for when the post snowpocalypse zombie hordes arrive.

Probably no harm throwing a few wraps of barbed wire round the end as well.

iPhone. · 25-02-2018 02:18PM

Seerofthings wrote: »

Does anyone know where I can get chains for my car. Am thinking I might be needing them

HERE

BabysCoffee · 25-02-2018 02:26PM

ironkiwi wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get snow/ice grips for shoes?

Dealz

Fann Linn · 25-02-2018 02:28PM

Seerofthings wrote: »

I’ve personally compiled a ‘go kit’ inspired by the SAS. It consists of 2 weeks worth of MRE’s, a water purification rig, hand and foot warmers, an emergency beacon, a summit suit and a small (30 min bottle) of O2. Also a set of Yak Trax

I’m concerned this might not be enough for this code red event? Any other suggestions on things to add?

Move from Alaska.

LynnGrace · 25-02-2018 02:45PM

Dreading this because of having to travel to and from work, but very appreciative of all those who are sharing their expertise. Thanks.

sdanseo · 25-02-2018 02:54PM

iPhone. wrote: »

HERE

Those Snow Socks are €22 in MicksGarage instead of €75 in halfords:
https://www.micksgarage.com/d/tyre-snow-socks/products

antodeco · 25-02-2018 02:55PM

Have the BBQ ready and my camping stove! I've also filled up a 25 litre demi john just in case!

endacl · 25-02-2018 02:58PM

sdanseo wrote: »

Those Snow Socks are €22 in MicksGarage instead of €75 in halfords:
https://www.micksgarage.com/d/tyre-snow-socks/products

You can pick them up today in Halfords. Online purchase will likely be late. Halfords are on the ball. Wonder what they were charging in December?

Cantona's Collars · 25-02-2018 02:59PM

Have some rope in the car. If you get stuck just wrap some around the wheels as it helps to get grip.

sdanseo · 25-02-2018 03:00PM

endacl wrote: »

You can pick them up today in Halfords. Online purchase will likely be late. Halfords are on the ball. Wonder what they were charging in December?

If you order now on Micksgarage and pick the €5 priority delivery chances are you'll have them Tuesday. I got wiper blades last week off them and had them next day.
€50 is a mad price difference, Halfords profiteering?

endacl · 25-02-2018 03:06PM

sdanseo wrote: »

If you order now on Micksgarage and pick the €5 priority delivery chances are you'll have them Tuesday. I got wiper blades last week off them and had them next day.
€50 is a mad price difference, Halfords profiteering?

More likely Micksgarage overstocked and realise nobody will want snow socks after next week.

carltonleon · 25-02-2018 03:11PM

When I open up the cover to get to my water meter, there is a kind of polystyrene float on top of it as a frost cover but the whole thing is covered in water, should that be the case or should there be no water?

irishfeen · 25-02-2018 03:14PM

carltonleon wrote: »

When I open up the cover to get to my water meter, there is a kind of polystyrene float on top of it as a frost cover but the whole thing is covered in water, should that be the case or should there be no water?

That’s surface water after seeping thru, get a little ponny and empty out the water and put an old jumper or something like that around the meter and stop cock just to help prevent any freezing.

km79 · 25-02-2018 03:16PM

carltonleon wrote: »

When I open up the cover to get to my water meter, there is a kind of polystyrene float on top of it as a frost cover but the whole thing is covered in water, should that be the case or should there be no water?

Definitely not
Water leaking from it or above ........

s15r330 · 25-02-2018 03:19PM

Just bought one of those little €6 snow shovels in Argos, nothing heavy duty but might get me out of a jam.

The lad who served me was laughing asking where was I going with a snow shovel.

I was torn between saying we'll see who is laughing in a few days or i'm going painting the house with it.

Cantona's Collars · 25-02-2018 03:21PM

I hope my employer deals with any disruption better than they handled Ophelia,they made a complete hames of that and sent people home in the middle of it then told people to either work in the time or take a days holidays.
If we get a lot of snow they'll have some serious problems.

NIMAN · 25-02-2018 03:28PM

s15r330 wrote: »

Just bought one of those little €6 snow shovels in Argos, nothing heavy duty but might get me out of a jam.

The lad who served me was laughing asking where was I going with a snow shovel.

I was torn between saying we'll see who is laughing in a few days or i'm going painting the house with it.

There's a fair chance he might be laughing.

We were just chatting about snow shovels in work the other day. I, and many other, bought ones after the 2010 Big Freeze, and no-one among the group has ever used theirs since.

power pants · 25-02-2018 03:40PM

Place on Mary St and Capel st selling outdoor boots, coats etc up to 70% off

Just bought nice waterproof boots for 40 were 100

s15r330 · 25-02-2018 03:45PM

NIMAN wrote: »

There's a fair chance he might be laughing.

We were just chatting about snow shovels in work the other day. I, and many other, bought ones after the 2010 Big Freeze, and no-one among the group had ever used theirs.

I actually hope he is as i'm due to fly to Amsterdam Friday!

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