I think people get annoyed because the media makes a big deal out of it when it affects London and the south East – but it needs to be remembered that more people live and work in London than in the whole of Scotland. That just takes it back to your point about how it doesn’t usually snow very much down here so when it does, it IS a big deal to the people affected.

Not being a Londoner myself even I am aware that the Underground does not run exclusively underground. And though I lack the years of journalistic experience of Mr Humphreys it did occur to me that there was bound to be disruption if the train drivers (who I doubt live in expensive swanky central london) cannot make it to work.

Those of us outside of the large conurbations struggle along. There is unlikely to be a gritting lorry pass by my cul-de-sac :) Lets all go out in the snow, have some fun, and forget about the impending meltdown of global capitalism for a couple of days :)

The smiling faces of the kids on the news reports says it all.

The UK need public service announcements that say something along the lines of “If there is couple inches of snow when you get up in the morning and more expected don’t be an idiot and drive to work”. They should also push employers to be reasonable about this.

If the car drivers would make the smart choice the Buses could still run and your country could still run. But then I guess there is no stopping mad dogs or Englishmen.

But you’re totally right – we’re likely not to have too much more snow in the coming years so pointless investing tons of cash in it.

I think I will go for a wander with my camera. No chance of getting to work safely in the next hour or so anyway.