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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London January 21st 2013

Geo: 51.5002, -0.126236Kate Bush sang 50 words for snow. I have only 2 words. Fuck off! It really can be so disruptive and with at least another inch over night we have to wonder how on earth we are going to get around the country. I'm considering horseback right now as all modern forms of transport seem to grind to a halt at the first snow flurry. Amazing that countries such as Russia and Canada cope so much better.Train to Liverpool street delayed half hour. Due to snow? No, they appear to have lost the driver so we just sit & wait and play angry birds.Arrived safely in London, checked into hotel then went for lunch and some DVD shopping at HMV which is closing due to digital downloads. Shame really. So much has changed here ... read more
Hotel

Europe » United Kingdom January 20th 2013

Geo: 52.6281, 1.29935Got up, had tea, did washing. Went to pub, 5 minute walk took 20. Fuck it is freezing. Sorry but it is and the bloody snow is back. Have done snow angels and had a snowball fight today. Slipped a bit on the ice but no broken body parts. Touch wood... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Norfolk » Norwich January 19th 2013

Geo: 52.6281, 1.29935Unfortunately today has gone somewhat pear shaped due to this bloody weather. Lunch cancelled as Dave & Audrey are pretty much snowed in in their village and roads are far too icy to risk driving.Katherine was going to come to Norfolk but again i f she were to get stuck here then she can't get back too the kids.Oh we'll, Chris and I plan to go into Norwich anyway and do some shopping and find a pub lunch in front of a nice open fire. More to come as the day progresses.No open fires but did plenty of shopping, slipping and sliding in the snow. Had a couple of beers before dinner at the white horse with ken, Theresa, Jane & Tony. Had a good laugh with plenty of food and wine.The big freeze ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Norfolk » Norwich January 18th 2013

Geo: 52.6281, 1.29935LondonArrived safely and so far no snow, though the salt gritters are out in force. Emirates chauffeur picked us up hassle free and now on our way to Liverpool street station. Oh! Did I mention that its bloody cold. 8.25am and just gone through hammersmith. Billboard says -3c and the snow has started to fall. Traffic is ...well traffic.10am. Met up with Vicky at Liverpool st Starbucks and now on train to Norwich. The snow is chucking it down now and it's freezing. It feels strange going through east London and seeing how much has changed in the years gone by. Bethnall green, forest gate, Illford etc.The countryside is so beautiful, completely covered in snow. Do birds get cold feet?Slight change of dinner plans due to this weather. Was decided that the little winding ... read more
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Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth January 17th 2013

Geo: -31.9554, 115.859So here we are, tea, coffee and semi packed cases. its 8.46am and nice and warm. have checked the UK weather several times and each time my extremities scream NO! Emirates business class here we come. Chauffeur picked us up dead on noon. Bit too chatty for my liking and now going on about the cops on Hepburn ave. quite good looking as it happens. Travelpod app not working properly so using notes which I'll cut and paste later. Can see Emirates landing into Perth now, can see it going over Midland.Flight. Ok business class almost empty. As for Cattle class, I cannot tell you as I can,t force myself to open the curtain, say hi and throw 'em a fresh bread roll. Hey! They stared at us first. Anyway, just had a yummy ... read more
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Dubai

Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Perth January 16th 2013

Geo: -31.9333, 115.833WTF! The weather in Norwich looks horrendous. Light snow they said. Forecasts look as though it's in until the weekend and train services already affected. This could be the start of a 2 week holiday at Liverpool Street Station.At least the weather here in Perth has coolled down a little, the idea of having to pull out, scarves, coats, thermal undies, socks and a big woolly hat to pack made me nauseous. Anyway not much more of this working day left and then it's home to wash and pack. Can't wait ... read more
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