6:51pm Thursday 17th December 2009
By ivor
Last updated at 16.50pm on 18/12/09
Hasn’t the weather been awful today?
Walking down the High Street on my regular lunchtime walk around the town centre I was glad that I put my long johns on this morning. I had to hold on to my cap in case a sudden gust of wind blew it off my head.
Later in the afternoon a squally snow shower announced the beginning of winter. Indeed this weather was just how it used to be years ago. So much for global warming with such cold winter weather around!
Not only was there snow lying on the ground today but rather appropriately for the weather conditions it turns out that after two failed attempts Wycombe has finally got its own ice rink in the town.
Today I went out of my way to have a look at it and I must say it was a most impressive sight.
Well done to all of those who brought the ice rink to town. It just shows that things can be done in Wycombe.
Just think we could have had a rink similar to the one in the picture accompanying this article on Frogmoor several years ago if the powers that be had been capable of getting their act together.
Perhaps the organisers of this year’s ice rink could have a go at getting a working fountain on Frogmoor too?
Of course the wintery weather brings with it dangers for the elderly members of the community. Before leaving home this morning I dropped in to see an elderly neighbour just to make sure they were all right.
While standing there talking to them I happened to see their shopping list on the kitchen table. With today’s weather forecast how could anyone elderly be expected to go out?
Being a man of action I offered to do their shopping for them after all it was the least I could do.
After arriving home this evening I took the shopping around to them. They were very grateful indeed I shall never forget the look on their face. I guess that is what being a neighbour is all about especially at this festive time of year.
With such a terrible weather forecast for tomorrow I have decided to start my Christmas holiday early. It’s just not worth tramping through deep snow and braving the cold ice after all the last thing I want is a broken leg and end up spending Christmas in Stoke Mandeville.
Do you know I just happen to think that this year we may have a white Christmas.
Wouldn’t a white Christmas be wonderful?
Update 16.50pm 18/12/09:
It seems the heavy snowfall that took place last night has caused severe problems in the town. Lots of roads were impassable and essential deliveries did not take place indeed today there was no milk waiting for me on my doorstep and so far my copy of the Bucks Free Press has failed to arrive.
Once again schools were closed and the children were deprived of a days education while the teachers no doubt stayed at home with their feet up.
Isn't it just typical that at the merest hint of snowfall life as we know it grinds to a halt?
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