Us 'Guerns' aren't really used to cold weather so the drop in temperature this week has caused havoc.
Guernsey Local Radio and TV this morning reported that the State schools wouldn't open but most of the private schools would. Perhaps they assume more of those parents will have 4 wheel drives! Anyway, at least one of them has now also decided to close at 12:30pm.
The problem hasn't been snow, just a light dusting can be seen at present (see opposite), but black ice.
Cars have been slipping all over the place which causes a danger not only to the drivers, but also any pedestrians braving the lanes which often have no pavement.
Having lived half of my life in the UK where my daily commute was around 150 miles, I'm pretty used to these conditions in the winter but I sympathise with those who aren't and frankly no amount of experience or using a 4x4 can stop a downhill slide on black ice. So I'm hoping I don't meet any driving home (downhill) in my Mini!
With most evenings now working on the sequel to Rachel's Shoe, I hope I don't get delayed.
Looking out the window right now, it looks fine and the sun is shining but we're told it will worsen again and we may even get a full helping of snow tonight.
I can't help feeling a bit of a wimp when considering what goes on elsewhere. The Script Writer for Rachel's Shoe, Ron Blicq, lives in Canada where the daytime temperature has been -24 dropping to -35 at night.
Brrrrrrr.............!
