haminka wrote: » How cost-effective would it be to build flood defences in a Sahara? You are truly ridiculous if you expect Ireland having the same level of readiness as countries where snow and ice are standard. Btw, I come from a country like that myself. It was -27 in the nights and -11 with sharp winds during the day plus constant snow where I come from this week. But I know the difference between my home country and Ireland so I know that you can hardly expect drivers in Ireland to change to winter tyres in November or October because winter and for the sake of three days of snow you can't have a fleet of snow ploughs and diggers etc. sitting somewhere just in case. The machinery needs to be services and maintained and used to be any good. And you just don't get that over here to justify the expense.
Rodin wrote: » It's unreasonable to be asking for volunteers to help clear snow without involving those who are actually employed by the school. Why should a staff member stay at home while a parent volunteer gets shovelling?
Gonzo wrote: » I definitely preferred 2010 and wins hands down for a number of reasons. - colder temperatures - Irish Sea streamers were far more impressive covering much larger areas - The snowflakes themselves were generally much bigger and more satisfying to watch. - IOM and Welsh shadows were mostly short lived in most areas with winds varying numerous times during the days and nights. - Some sunny but bitterly cold days allowed us to go out and enjoy the snow without fear of it melting. - Lack of wind made the event more enjoyable to take part in. - 2010 was a two parter and delivered almost a month of excitement. - it occurred in November and December. The Beast and Emma was still a very good event but I would have preferred it to last a bit longer. It was really Emma which brought the majority of the snow to a lot of places, but Emma also resulted in a much quicker introduction of milder air resulting in the quick thaw we have now. I would have really liked one or two bitterly cold and dry days after Emma to properly see the full extent of the snowfall in all it's glory without any snow melt.
An Ri rua wrote: » Most schools, if they were to obey health and safety guidelines, would remain closed. The pressure being brought to bear is by parents, some of whom have to go back to work, others who want to for leave reasons. Threads normally go this way, after events. I imagine the government over-reacted with the red and Orange alerts also? We're hardly out of the woods and already there is teacher bashing and, very hard to fathom, Defence Forces bashing. Right down to questioning the will of the individual personnel? Seriously distasteful posting. Boards, keyboard warrior heaven.
h2005 wrote: » Curious how many people on here would be expected to clear the snow at their work. No way it'd be asked or expected where I am. I work in IT.
_Dara_ wrote: » Very happy to see nobody thanking Rodin’s posts. Swing and a miss.
Rodin wrote: » My point is they're happy enough to ask parents above their own staff.
_Dara_ wrote: » There no indication that teachers aren’t getting involved in the digging. They’re looking for as many hands as they can get probably. A teacher replied to you on this thread very thread to say that they’d be getting involved in the digging. A truly pathetic swipe at teachers here. Perhaps you should ask for volunteers to dig that chip off your shoulder?
Rodin wrote: » I am well fit to carry my own load thanks very much.
Rodin wrote: » Just because you don't like an opinion doesn't mean it's trolling. Personally I think this hysteria has gone on long enough. The ''hide in the house and wait for it to go away'' approach is shocking.
Knine wrote: » Myself and my older daughter are digging the car out as I have to take my youngest to hospital tomorrow. The amount of burly men who put their heads down and hurry by as quick as they can in case they are asked to give a hand. Lol
Franz Von Peppercorn wrote: » 1982 looks like it had ice days after the snow fall. For that to work we need the Atlantic system to dump snow over Ireland (ie move north over the Irish Sea into an existing blocking easterly) and then retreat back leaving the easterly to win and the mild area to leave. We were nearly there but would we want that? Be nice today but we would still be shut tomorrow.
Birdie Num Num wrote: » 10th of Jan 1982 was one of the coldest days/nights ever recorded in Ireland. The week after was pretty cold so it meant there was snow around longer to enjoy during the days rather than a quick thaw. It was January so colder weather was going to be more likely. I think -19 was recorded in Dublin.
