Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[GreekStein]

I can't stand much more of this dumbing down on TV.

I've just watched the news and they spent the first half hour warning us that snow is cold, and ice is slippy. Then they told us what to put in our cars for those "Strictly essential" journeys. A mobile phone, (Fully charged) a blanket, a shovel, a flask of tea, a bucket of grit, a torch...

"Remember, when walking on snow and ice, there is a very real danger of slipping or falling". Well Durrr.... No shit Shirlock.

The weather girl even did wiggly fingers to indicate what falling snow would look like.


ARRRGGGHHH!!!!

KMN.

You mentioned one of my favourite things ever in that post Tom.

Not weather girls, but blankets. Probably the most +EV thing ever.

[RED-DOG]

I can't stand much more of this dumbing down on TV.

I've just watched the news and they spent the first half hour warning us that snow is cold, and ice is slippy. Then they told us what to put in our cars for those "Strictly essential" journeys. A mobile phone, (Fully charged) a blanket, a shovel, a flask of tea, a bucket of grit, a torch...

"Remember, when walking on snow and ice, there is a very real danger of slipping or falling". Well Durrr.... No shit Shirlock.

The weather girl even did wiggly fingers to indicate what falling snow would look like.


ARRRGGGHHH!!!!

KMN.

You mentioned one of my favourite things ever in that post Tom.

Not weather girls, but blankets. Probably the most +EV thing ever.

When I was a kid there were no duvets or continental quilts, it was all blankets, several layers of them.

When we first changed to quilts (1979) I couldn't sleep because I missed the sheer weight of the blankets. I felt like I was uncovered all the time.

Mrs Red still wraps a "Comforter" blanket around herself when she snuggles up to watch telly. (We call it her invalid blanket) She has just recently replaced here 25 yer old "Old faithful" one with a new one given to me by Sofa-King. "Here" he said, "That will keep you warm in that draughty old caravan"   

[Dino]

I got one of these for my mother as she is always moaning about a draft round her feet.

[GreekStein]

I can't stand much more of this dumbing down on TV.

I've just watched the news and they spent the first half hour warning us that snow is cold, and ice is slippy. Then they told us what to put in our cars for those "Strictly essential" journeys. A mobile phone, (Fully charged) a blanket, a shovel, a flask of tea, a bucket of grit, a torch...

"Remember, when walking on snow and ice, there is a very real danger of slipping or falling". Well Durrr.... No shit Shirlock.

The weather girl even did wiggly fingers to indicate what falling snow would look like.


ARRRGGGHHH!!!!

KMN.

You mentioned one of my favourite things ever in that post Tom.

Not weather girls, but blankets. Probably the most +EV thing ever.

When I was a kid there were no duvets or continental quilts, it was all blankets, several layers of them.

When we first changed to quilts (1979) I couldn't sleep because I missed the sheer weight of the blankets. I felt like I was uncovered all the time.

Mrs Red still wraps a "Comforter" blanket around herself when she snuggles up to watch telly. (We call it her invalid blanket) She has just recently replaced here 25 yer old "Old faithful" one with a new one given to me by Sofa-King. "Here" he said, "That will keep you warm in that draughty old caravan"   

If I'm lying down and watching TV, I ALWAYS cover myself in a blanket. Just so heaven!

[pokefast]

I agree Mr Red its all very insulting to the intelligence.

Be prepared for more though because when it melts we will be into the great flood!

[Laxie]

I got one of these for my mother as she is always moaning about a draft round her feet.

A neighbour bought me one for Christmas because I'm never seen without a blanket when I'm at home.  Tip for your mother - only way to be sure feet are kept warm in it is to put yer legs half way through the arm slots.  Otherwise, it's just like any other blanket but more hassle to get 'round you. 

[RED-DOG]

I got one of these for my mother as she is always moaning about a draft round her feet.

Mrs Red wanted one of these for Crimbo, but somehow, Santa forgot to bring her one. She is now very bitter and twisted.

[Laxie]

I got one of these for my mother as she is always moaning about a draft round her feet.

Mrs Red wanted one of these for Crimbo, but somehow, Santa forgot to bring her one. She is now very bitter and twisted.

QUICK!  Today is Little Christmas!  Santa can still make it up to her and have today's celebration as the cover story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Christmas

[RED-DOG]

I got one of these for my mother as she is always moaning about a draft round her feet.

Mrs Red wanted one of these for Crimbo, but somehow, Santa forgot to bring her one. She is now very bitter and twisted.

QUICK!  Today is Little Christmas!  Santa can still make it up to her and have today's celebration as the cover story.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Christmas

Very interesting, especially as I'm doing the cooking tonight.


PS- I think Santa has blown it.

[EvilPie]

What do you think of walking in the snow Tom?

Personally I absolutely love it. There was a fresh blanket of snow last night and I couldn't resist taking the dog on the park at about 2am before it got ruined.

There's a nice pond there as well which was frozen over with snow covering it. If you didn't know it was there you could easily walk straight in, break the ice and be done for.

I wish I had a decent camera with a good flash. I could've got some brilliant photos but my phone camera's only good in the day light.

My favourite bit about fresh snow: I just love the noise it makes under your feet. Crunchy......

[RED-DOG]

What do you think of walking in the snow Tom?

Personally I absolutely love it. There was a fresh blanket of snow last night and I couldn't resist taking the dog on the park at about 2am before it got ruined.

There's a nice pond there as well which was frozen over with snow covering it. If you didn't know it was there you could easily walk straight in, break the ice and be done for.

I wish I had a decent camera with a good flash. I could've got some brilliant photos but my phone camera's only good in the day light.

My favourite bit about fresh snow: I just love the noise it makes under your feet. Crunchy......

I love walking in the snow, especially with a dog, because for once, you actually get the chance to see what it is they're smelling (Tracks/spoor/yellow stains etc)

Don't try to take night snow pics with flash. (Even a good flash only has a range of a few feet) What you need for night time shots is a longer exposure. Even the camera on your phone should be able to open it's virtual shutter for 1/4 of a second or so.

The big problem with long exposures is blur caused by camera shake. (You can't hold it still for 1/4 of a second) Try standing the phone on a wall or a gate post and putting it on "Timer"

[EvilPie]

What do you think of walking in the snow Tom?

Personally I absolutely love it. There was a fresh blanket of snow last night and I couldn't resist taking the dog on the park at about 2am before it got ruined.

There's a nice pond there as well which was frozen over with snow covering it. If you didn't know it was there you could easily walk straight in, break the ice and be done for.

I wish I had a decent camera with a good flash. I could've got some brilliant photos but my phone camera's only good in the day light.

My favourite bit about fresh snow: I just love the noise it makes under your feet. Crunchy......

I love walking in the snow, especially with a dog, because for once, you actually get the chance to see what it is they're smelling (Tracks/spoor/yellow stains etc)

Don't try to take night snow pics with flash. (Even a good flash only has a range of a few feet) What you need for night time shots is a longer exposure. Even the camera on your phone should be able to open it's virtual shutter for 1/4 of a second or so.

The big problem with long exposures is blur caused by camera shake. (You can't hold it still for 1/4 of a second) Try standing the phone on a wall or a gate post and putting it on "Timer"

Watching Ronnie following a fox last night was brilliant. I actually saw the fox before him but he was too busy with his nose down following the tracks.

I'll try the camera thing tonight. Will try to post some pics if they're any good. Cheers for the tip.

[Karabiner]

What do you think of walking in the snow Tom?

Personally I absolutely love it. There was a fresh blanket of snow last night and I couldn't resist taking the dog on the park at about 2am before it got ruined.

There's a nice pond there as well which was frozen over with snow covering it. If you didn't know it was there you could easily walk straight in, break the ice and be done for.

I wish I had a decent camera with a good flash. I could've got some brilliant photos but my phone camera's only good in the day light.

My favourite bit about fresh snow: I just love the noise it makes under your feet. Crunchy......

I love walking in the snow, especially with a dog, because for once, you actually get the chance to see what it is they're smelling (Tracks/spoor/yellow stains etc)

Don't try to take night snow pics with flash. (Even a good flash only has a range of a few feet) What you need for night time shots is a longer exposure. Even the camera on your phone should be able to open it's virtual shutter for 1/4 of a second or so.

The big problem with long exposures is blur caused by camera shake. (You can't hold it still for 1/4 of a second) Try standing the phone on a wall or a gate post and putting it on "Timer"

Watching Ronnie following a fox last night was brilliant. I actually saw the fox before him but he was too busy with his nose down following the tracks.

I'll try the camera thing tonight. Will try to post some pics if they're any good. Cheers for the tip.

Just make sure you remember to pick your phone up afterwards

[sovietsong]

What do you think of walking in the snow Tom?

Personally I absolutely love it. There was a fresh blanket of snow last night and I couldn't resist taking the dog on the park at about 2am before it got ruined.

There's a nice pond there as well which was frozen over with snow covering it. If you didn't know it was there you could easily walk straight in, break the ice and be done for.

I wish I had a decent camera with a good flash. I could've got some brilliant photos but my phone camera's only good in the day light.

My favourite bit about fresh snow: I just love the noise it makes under your feet. Crunchy......

I love walking in the snow, especially with a dog, because for once, you actually get the chance to see what it is they're smelling (Tracks/spoor/yellow stains etc)

Don't try to take night snow pics with flash. (Even a good flash only has a range of a few feet) What you need for night time shots is a longer exposure. Even the camera on your phone should be able to open it's virtual shutter for 1/4 of a second or so.

The big problem with long exposures is blur caused by camera shake. (You can't hold it still for 1/4 of a second) Try standing the phone on a wall or a gate post and putting it on "Timer"

Watching Ronnie following a fox last night was brilliant. I actually saw the fox before him but he was too busy with his nose down following the tracks.

I'll try the camera thing tonight. Will try to post some pics if they're any good. Cheers for the tip.

do you take a torch out with you at night?  I think you mentioned something about Ronnie having a torch?  I love taking the dog out at night especially when its snowed as she still doesn't fully understand it, she jumps through it and bounces around rather than walking or running, she also likes to eat it!

Yesterday I got out of work early so took billie for a walk just before it got dark and most of the pesky kids had gone in for there tea.  during this walk i decided to play a little snow based trick on her, maybe its only funny to me but I shall tell you anyway. 

Billie's favourite thing is chasing balls (tried to think of a better way to word that but failed), I have one of these -



so I can go out with her throw the ball much further and she loves it.  Since we've had her we've never really pretended to throw something and not done it.  When family or friends come round the first thing they do is pretend to throw the ball and she goes shooting off and gets most upset when she cant find it, so anyway I'm draggin this on a bit. 

I made a snowball packed it really tight and put it in my sling (see image above), threw it and she went after it, obviously when the snowball hit the ground it disappeared.  Billie didn't understand and was digging for it even though i could tell she didn't like putting her nose really deep in the snow and when i tried to get her to come away she wasn't too keen as she really thought she would find it with a bit more work!

Anyway moral of this is I'm very childish but also love going out in the snow with the dog!

[RED-DOG]

No, I don't take a torch. It takes about 15 minutes for your night vision to become anywhere near fully functional. an quick flash of a torch and it's all gone again.

When I was a smoker, I used to light my cigarettes with my eyes closed if I was out at night. (I didn't smoke at all if I was hunting)