Would you want a White Christmas?

TheValeyard · 13-12-2018 8:14pm #1

Say Christmas morning you wake up and outside is covered with snow, would be be happy and enjoy a snowy Christmas or see it as a disaster ruining your plans?

Personally I'd love a snowy Christmas, Hollywood style.

13-12-2018 8:17pm

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

Say Christmas morning you wake up and outside is covered with snow, would be be happy and enjoy a snowy Christmas or see it as a disaster ruining your plans?

Personally I'd love a snowy Christmas, Hollywood style.

Who travels on Christmas Day? Not very many, bring on a proper dusting.

Galwayguy35 · 13-12-2018 8:18pm

No.

The novelty of snow soon wears off as I realised last March.

freshpopcorn · 13-12-2018 8:19pm

No issue with a white Christmas.
Once people had a bit of cop on.

Franz Von Peppercorn · 13-12-2018 8:19pm

Yes. Best day for it. Gone by 27th.

Bellerstring · 13-12-2018 8:22pm

Naos · 13-12-2018 8:22pm

So I don't have to go visiting and no one comes to visit me?

Yes please.

Atoms for Peace · 13-12-2018 8:23pm

The comedown on st. stephens day is a bitch.

salmocab · 13-12-2018 8:27pm

Im in work Christmas Day so if I woke up to snowfall I’d be making that call to say you’ll not be seeing Salmocab on this fine festive morn.

Greyfox · 13-12-2018 8:39pm

Snow is just as bad a rain, if it doesn't snow for another 20 years I'd be happy

hopeso · 13-12-2018 8:41pm

Many people, including myself work on Christmas day. The last feckin thing I want to see is snow, I can assure you....

Reputable Rog · 13-12-2018 8:42pm

Just for the day, better be gone on 26th because I like to go to the pub that day.

Franz Von Peppercorn · 13-12-2018 8:58pm

hopeso wrote: »

Many people, including myself work on Christmas day. The last feckin thing I want to see is snow, I can assure you....

Reputable Rog wrote: »

Just for the day, better be gone on 26th because I like to go to the pub that day.

tonycascarino wrote: »

Would love it as long as I don't have to go anywhere

Man up.

tonycascarino · 13-12-2018 8:58pm

Would love it as long as I don't have to go anywhere

Tell me how · 13-12-2018 9:06pm

So, is this another anti-immigrant thread or is it a totally weird one about the weather?

On the weather front. Yes. If it was a dry crisp day with a light dusting of snow and St Stephens day promised to be quite mild so you can be sure that the snow isn't going to become a nuisance.

Noveight · 13-12-2018 9:10pm

A light dust on the 24th/25th would be fine, just to colour the place.

Anything more becomes a hassle.

meeeeh · 13-12-2018 9:15pm

I'd love to be snowed in. Since the snow last spring this year was bloody hectic and I would love nothing more than being stuck in the house for a few days. Phones should be out too.

whisky_galore · 13-12-2018 9:49pm

No.
Fūck snow. Fine for children or people that don't need to go anywhere. This whole place grinds to a halt under a light dusting of it.

sligojoek · 13-12-2018 10:01pm

F*ck no. I've an 80 mile round trip to do.

lertsnim · 13-12-2018 10:33pm

No thank you. Had enough of it in March.

Reputable Rog · 13-12-2018 10:39pm

Franz Von Peppercorn wrote: »

Man up.

I go to the pub on the 26th day of every month. My local closed during the snow last year, granted it was March 1st but close to February 26th.

Mister Vain · 13-12-2018 10:41pm

We are more likely to be submerged in water at the current rate. A white Christmas would be nice though.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 13-12-2018 10:42pm

Many people go to family for Christmas day or have family over at points during the Christmas period. Snow on Christmas day would be a disaster for our Christmas plans, as we wouldn't see our kids or grandkids.

foxy farmer · 13-12-2018 10:43pm

Saw plenty white last Christmas. Got well acquainted with the porcelain of my jax. Vomiting bug.
As for snow a day or 2. Nice to look at. Leads to all types of hardship for farmers. Got a hell of a doing down here in the spring.

Zaph · 13-12-2018 10:44pm

Definitely not. When there was heavy snow in 2010 (I think), on Christmas Eve there was a very real chance that I was going to be spending Christmas Day on my own with just whatever food was in the fridge, rather than with my family. Thankfully there was a bit of a thaw overnight and I was able to head over to them (it's only about 35 minutes via the M50 on an average day). Wouldn't want that uncertainty again, although at least now I'd have my wife with me so we could starve and be miserable together.

mookishboy · 13-12-2018 10:52pm

I have to work Christmas and Stephens day so would love a good bit of snow. snowy roads are to dangerous to drive

Atoms for Peace · 13-12-2018 10:55pm

Tell me how wrote: »

So, is this another anti-immigrant thread or is it a totally weird one about the weather?

On the weather front. Yes. If it was a dry crisp day with a light dusting of snow and St Stephens day promised to be quite mild so you can be sure that the snow isn't going to become a nuisance.

Its all those eskimo's not integrating into irish weather.

EICVD · 13-12-2018 10:56pm

No! Leopardstown possibly being off & my flight possibly being cancelled/diverted/delayed on the 28th

Graces7 · 14-12-2018 8:07am

Zaph wrote: »

Definitely not. When there was heavy snow in 2010 (I think), on Christmas Eve there was a very real chance that I was going to be spending Christmas Day on my own with just whatever food was in the fridge, rather than with my family. Thankfully there was a bit of a thaw overnight and I was able to head over to them (it's only about 35 minutes via the M50 on an average day). Wouldn't want that uncertainty again, although at least now I'd have my wife with me so we could starve and be miserable together.

That year I was totally cut off in the Blue Stack mountains for weeks...with little in stock... Rescued finally by a kind local boardsie with a 4x4 who brought me fuel.. So now I ensure I am well stocked... and all much easier here on a small island.

Happy if it snows, happy if not,, although a sneaking longing for it! real snow of course as in up to the chimney..

Conway635 · 14-12-2018 8:20am

Speaking as the manager of the Lidl store in Fortunestown*, no, I’d rather not, thanks!

* I’m not really him / her

facehugger99 · 14-12-2018 8:22am

Yes, I would like my Christmas to be like a Wham video.

Edgware · 14-12-2018 8:33am

Zaph wrote: »

Definitely not. When there was heavy snow in 2010 (I think), on Christmas Eve there was a very real chance that I was going to be spending Christmas Day on my own with just whatever food was in the fridge, rather than with my family. Thankfully there was a bit of a thaw overnight and I was able to head over to them (it's only about 35 minutes via the M50 on an average day). Wouldn't want that uncertainty again, although at least now I'd have my wife with me so we could starve and be miserable together.

You're married so you don't need the snow to be feeling miserable

redbel05 · 14-12-2018 12:45pm

Absolutely would love to be snowed in for 3 days (provided I stock up appropriately of course)

I'm working up until Christmas eve, then off for two weeks. Couldn't afford to go anywhere this year, so going to spend the time with family at home which was the ultimate cosy place during the big snow in 2010.

Even the 45 minute walk to the shop turned into a bit of an adventure, walking along a road with nothing but wildlife tracks on it. We probably spent more time visiting our neighbours next door than we ever did before or since. Brought a few supplies into some of the older/ unwell neighbours and built a snowman for the second time in my life. Also, the dogs love the snow and I love watching them play in it.

homosapien91 · 14-12-2018 12:48pm

Yes because that would mean no driving for me, I am the only one in my family who drives and we have dinner in my Grannys every year which means I have to drive my mother and sisters which means I cannot have a drink, one year where I could just relax, not drive and be merry on wine for the day would be fantastic!

TomSweeney · 14-12-2018 2:26pm

So long as it's just a dusting and doesn't affect the driving, bring it on, id love to see white fields this Christmas day.
But thawed by NYE please...

orourkeda1977 · 14-12-2018 4:11pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Who travels on Christmas Day? Not very many, bring on a proper dusting.

I'll be driving to Carlow on Christmas morning.

I'd rather have a migraine than have a white christmas

Ragnar Lothbrok · 14-12-2018 4:19pm

orourkeda1977 wrote: »

I'll be driving to Carlow on Christmas morning.

I'd rather have a migraine than have a white christmas

I'd rather have a month of migraines than go to Carlow ever again!

seamus · 14-12-2018 4:33pm

2005 I think it was, everyone on the East coast woke up to a brand new blanket of snow on Xmas morning.

It was magical tbh. 2010 wasn't quite the same because there'd been snow on the ground for a month at that stage.

I don't have to go anywhere at Xmas, so yes, a white one would be lovely.

OneArt · 14-12-2018 5:00pm

meeeeh wrote: »

I'd love to be snowed in. Since the snow last spring this year was bloody hectic and I would love nothing more than being stuck in the house for a few days. Phones should be out too.

You could maybe just not leave your house for a few days? Or use your phone?

I don't like not having the option to go out and do something. Christmas day is nice, but I don't like being cooped up with nothing to do but watch TV which is all my family really want to do. No craic or conversation. Usually end up just working for most of the day because I need to focus on something.

Spent Christmas in Leipzig last year though. Was really nice, most places closed but there were a few. We could go out, sit in bars, walk around. Christmas in Ireland, everything's dead. I usually just wait for it to be over.

topper75 · 14-12-2018 5:51pm

There was one in the early 2000s AFAIK.

Initially it looks pretty and novel admittedly.

However, it was a royal balls up and ruined Christmas. People were all stuck where they were on Stephens Day - I never want to see it again.

We don't have the street ploughs and tyres etc. so best we never see it and it just stays on Victorian style cards.

Graces7 · 14-12-2018 5:55pm

Ragnar Lothbrok wrote: »

I'd rather have a month of migraines than go to Carlow ever again!

Please do not wish that on yourself :eek:

Sycamore Tree · 14-12-2018 5:57pm

I would absolutely love a white Xmas. The pros vastly outweigh the cons. I would walk around for miles in the lovely white gold.

AllForIt · 14-12-2018 8:09pm

I'm hoping for a blizzard.

Day Lewin · 14-12-2018 8:18pm

Yes, would totally love it. White-out, everything. Sparkling fields, twittering robins, the lot. Bring it on, say I!

In the meadow we could make a snowman!

♪ ♫ Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! ♫ ♪

Speedsie · 14-12-2018 8:30pm

seamus wrote: »

2005 I think it was, everyone on the East coast woke up to a brand new blanket of snow on Xmas morning.

It was Christmas 2004, my father was in Tallaght hospital at the time and I recall bringing him over to a window to look out. A hospital is a somewhat depressing place on Christmas Day, snow made it slightly less so.

Sciprio · 14-12-2018 8:34pm

I actually wouldn't mind but when it starts to clear up and turn to slush? Nope!

demanufactured · 14-12-2018 8:54pm

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

Say Christmas morning you wake up and outside is covered with snow, would be be happy and enjoy a snowy Christmas or see it as a disaster ruining your plans?

Personally I'd love a snowy Christmas, Hollywood style.

Would ya ever fookoff.
I have to drive places.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 14-12-2018 9:26pm

Murray TheDemonic TalkingSkull wrote: »

Say Christmas morning you wake up and outside is covered with snow, would be be happy and enjoy a snowy Christmas or see it as a disaster ruining your plans?

Personally I'd love a snowy Christmas, Hollywood style.

Well, we’ve had a few now. 2004 and 2009, and I think the snow lingered until Stephen’s Day or longer in 2010 too. They were lovely and as we don’t do any travelling between family on Christmas Day, we could just chill out and look at it and take walks.

wakka12 · 14-12-2018 9:32pm

Yes, and I wish it regularly snowed throughout winter too

Snow makes me happier than anything , no idea why, I should probably move to canada

Schwanz · 14-12-2018 10:41pm

Hope it snows all day Christmas.

Would you want a White Christmas?

Comments