[Archived] Rovers v West Ham

[AggyBlue]

Ok, 6 to 8 inches in Adlington and I'm not even going to attempt to travel.

Good luck those that are traveling but be careful.

[Lathund]

I read several forums with predominantly UK users, and it always amazes me how even a small amount of snow can cause such chaos. Now I can understand it where there's like 6 inches of snow, but to see an inch or two result in schools closing, large roads clogging up and the country basically grinding to a halt seems ridiculous to me. I hear the argument that "it happens so rarely, so no need for an increased readiness"... but it's not *that* expensive to prepare for it, and the resulting chaos is probably quite expensive as well.

Anyway, my only real interest is that it annoys me when games are called off, so it's not like it really bothers me. But I find it interesting.

[Paul]

Myself and friend walking in. Leaving at 1.00pm. If anyone sees us on A674, through Feniscowles and up LBR a lift would be appreciated. Lift home would be even better.

Snowed in to village only car to get out so far is a Fiat 500!!!!

[roversmum]

I'm not sure 'interesting' is what I'd call it, Lathund.

I live at the bottom of a close of 20 houses. The only one who did anything about the snow last time out was me, I lugged buckets of grit from the next road, so that we could get out of here safely.

Just off out to put a leaflet through the neighbours doors to suggest they do their bit and not leave it all to me this time

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Just park at the services its only a short slide down the hill.

Thanks for that - they don't have any silly parking restrictions do they ?

[SamTheShrew]

Weather's stopping me going - rubbish.

Sing loud!

[braddock]

Bring out the orange ball!

Oh wait, we sacked him...

[Saltysellars]

Weather's stopping me going - rubbish.

Sing loud!

Sam get on the 11:50 from Leeds and I'll get on in Halifax

[The Rover of Finland]

I read several forums with predominantly UK users, and it always amazes me how even a small amount of snow can cause such chaos. Now I can understand it where there's like 6 inches of snow, but to see an inch or two result in schools closing, large roads clogging up and the country basically grinding to a halt seems ridiculous to me. I hear the argument that "it happens so rarely, so no need for an increased readiness"... but it's not *that* expensive to prepare for it, and the resulting chaos is probably quite expensive as well.

Anyway, my only real interest is that it annoys me when games are called off, so it's not like it really bothers me. But I find it interesting.

It´s all about the traffic. Here in Scandinavia winter tyres solves the problem.

I was at Ewood last January against Bolton when it snowed a lot during the second half. That time snow melted off almost right away. Never seen snowflakes that big.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Liverpool Fulham game is off now.

[Beta Ray Bill]

Sam get on the 11:50 from Leeds and I'll get on in Halifax

I was thinking of that route today, but the return journey this evening doesn't seem to be 100% certain. Otherwords, I've wimped out.

[Lathund]

It´s all about the traffic. Here in Scandinavia winter tyres solves the problem.

Oh that's right. Somehow I keep forgetting that not too many other countries use them.

[RovertheHill]

I'm guessing parking on Infirmary Road might prove a challenge getting out up the hill? Anyone local seen it?

[riverside returns]

DMTP, come off the M65 at J4 and head into Darwen. Take first left and park there, no restrictions. View Rd i think.

[savage8]

I was thinking of that route today, but the return journey this evening doesn't seem to be 100% certain. Otherwords, I've wimped out.

Driving from Leeds, shouldn't be too much of an issue should it???

[bob fleming]

Its snowing again now. Can't believe it's still on to be honest. Just driven through Ewood - the main road is fine but slow. I can walk down from Fernhurst Farm but you'd be mad to drive any distance in this. If you are mad please take care. Gate of about 10,000 tops I reckon.

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

Anyone know what the dual car

iage way between brownhill and whitebirk is like? also is Shad road clear?

[Hughesy]

Il b there no matter what aslong as it's on! Grandad lost his battle to cancer last night n he told me I had to go! So that's exactly what I'm doing!! He'll it can even send a hurricane over and I'm still going!

[Bobby G]

Im sorry to hear that Hughesy.

[bluerover]

Snowing pretty hard now here at Livesey. I'm amazed it's still on ... a lot of 'usual' parking spots aren't going to be available as the side roads are pretty dire. Maybe the gate will be so small folk won't need to park off LBR etc.

[67splitscreen]

Il b there no matter what aslong as it's on! Grandad lost his battle to cancer last night n he told me I had to go! So that's exactly what I'm doing!! He'll it can even send a hurricane over and I'm still going!

Sorry to hear that Hughesy, Good on ya.

[grizfoot]

Its snowing again now. Can't believe it's still on to be honest. Just driven through Ewood - the main road is fine but slow. I can walk down from Fernhurst Farm but you'd be mad to drive any distance in this. If you are mad please take care. Gate of about 10,000 tops I reckon.

Bit dramatic I think, the majority of Rovers fans live within a reasonable walking distance from the ground and if people really want to get in for the game they'll set off in plenty of time. That being said it's still snowing here and I think I'll be walking it.. Amazing that snow brings so much chaos to everything, it's always the same every year you'd think the government would have known that by now and be better prepared.

[riverside returns]

Many condolences Hughesy, such a sad time. Lets hope you can get some cheer today!

[Exiled_Rover]

SSN reporting Wigan v Villa OFF due to safety reasons.

Remember how bad it was there last year at the DW? I nearly broke my neck on that car park.

[Kelbo]

Coming from the other side of Dingleland, what are the roads like?