RichardS

Me too! In Scandinavia they have this for half the year but they just get on with it. Plus it gets a lot colder there too!! I have to say though, that in the north, you guys seem to get on with life as usual as well. It's just south of Birmingham that the country seems to stop. When I left York on Tuesday there was a foot of snow on the ground and no-one cared a jot. But once I got home (to a light dusting no more than an inch thick), it was a different story. Richard:oops:

I love the snow as well - but I'm glad the roads here are clear now. We're off down to Bath in the morning to visit their Christmas market. As it's 100 miles away, I want to take my Z out for a run - can't really do that in the snow!! Plus I don't really want to spend all day on the M4.......:clown:

And that "Winter Wind" is certainly back with a vengance again mate!! You still got snow up in Sunderland? It's been raining down here since 2-ish and most of the snow is gone.... Richard:wacko:

And how could I forget.... A Winter's Tale and Thank God it's Christmas by the best rock band ever..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCON07r908g&feature=related .....Queen!!! Richard:thumbup1:

I have to say my favourite Christmas singles are (not necessarily in order of preference): The Pogues - Fairytale of New York Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas Slade - So Here it is Merry Christmas Wizzard - I Wish it Could BE Christmas every day Chris Rea - Driving Home for Christmas Wham - Last Christmas Broooooce - Santa Claus is Coming to Town And at this time of year, I can even tollerate a bit of Sir Cliff.......:oops: But I HATE: Band Aid - it just pisses me off Wings - Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time. Simply annoying:cursing: Mariah - All I Want for christmas (fekking DFS advert. Although Mariah - I would!!!:tt2:) Richard:donatello:

Wow - I can't believe that was a year ago Allan!! How time flies and another Chrimbo is almost upon us...... ....and it is my real name..........now:whistling: Richard:detective:

Yes - you are right mate!! Richard:chef:

Sounds a good buy Jane! That's nice and sensible and it should see you well through university. Being a Toyota it should never go wrong either. Plus you'll really appreciate it when you eventually get another ZX. Good luck with it!! Richard:thumbup1:

Hi Ian I was home by then - left York at 10 and got home around 12.50. I didn't touch the M25 though - left the M1 at J15a then A43 and M40..... .....and I had the foresight to leave the ZX at home! We went up in Julia's Rav-4!! Richard:biggrin:

Hi Jeff, Sorry I missed that yesterday mate!! A belated happy birthday - I hope you had a great day!! Richard:happybday::oops:

Happy birthday Jimmy!! Richard:thumbup1:

Many happy returns for yesterday Gary!! Sorry i missed it - but I hope you had a great day mate!! Richard:happybday:

Nice one Graham.... ....and I look forward to seeing it finished mate!! Richard:cool2:

I'm 40 (for a couple more months!!!) and I'm on my second ZX.... Richard:batman:

Pics...??? Richard:tongue_smilie:

Definitely worth it mate!! It's like being a guest in an old fashioned country house; complete with formally dressed staff to attend to yor every whim....:wink: Great food as well.... ...And here's a couple more pics... Richard:cool2:

Cheers Jane - we sure did! Fortunately our plans weren't really affected by the snow.... LOL - that was just after breakfast and no-one else had been brave enough to venture out!! It's Middlethorpe Hall - a hotel owned by the National Trust. I can highly recommend it if you're wanting to stay in York!! http://www.middlethorpe.com Richard:cool2:

At least you got back safely though mate!! I drove home from York earlier today and I reckon the news must have put a lot of people off driving. Luckily the M1 was clear as a bell all the way down and we managed to get home in under 3 hours!! That can be a challenge on a normal dry day; if the M1 is as busy as usual....:clown: Richard:ninja:

We've just got back from a short break in York and it was quite snowy up there. It wasn't too bad Saturday; just a light dusting (an inch or 2) but Sunday afternoon saw a heavy falling of the white stuff. The last 2 days weren't so bad though; it was just a bit chilly... .....Here's a few pics taken around our hotel..... Luckily we took Julia's Rav and not the Z....!!! Richard:biggrin:

Congratulations to you both mate!! Richard:cool2:

Welcome to the club! Richard:thumbup1:

Cut his balls off - sorry but I'd go a bit further than that..... ......cut his head off I reckon:thumbdown: Richard:cursing:

I only heard this today.... ......RIP Leslie - a sad loss to entertainment IMO! Richard:sad:

I've been in York for the last few days and there was snow alright!! Still, we got home safely today - and surprisingly quickly considering the doom and gloom spouted out on the news. A64 and A1/M1 were all clear. I reckon most people stayed off work as there was noticably less traffic that I would have expected. We have got a light dusting here at the moment though...... Richard:cool3:

Halfords is not the best at listing parts for any rare or non-run-of-the-mill cars..... Richard:death: