Out in the suburbs of London snow fell on the paths and grass - and car bonnets. Too late to put a windscreen cover on.
I declined to go into London, fearing the weather would get worse later, and it might be icy underfoot.
This was on Tuesday Nov 19 2024. However my family had appointments and were more intrepid. By mid morning it had stopped snowing and the streets in central London were clear.
Trains, Platforms, Grit
On Wednesday, I ventured out. The overground outdoor station platform at Hatch End had salt and grit on the platforms to stop passengers from slipping.
The metal benches were too cold to sit on, unless you wore very padded clothing or carried a cushion.
Cold Weather Clothes
The weather was chilly. But my nose was exposed and we all get cold. Of course, in snowy places like ski resorts you wear heavy padded clothes head to foot and balaclavas.
Warm Indoors
In the front garden we still have roses.
Indoors I watch the temperature on our radio controlled kitchen clock. We adjust the number of hours the heating is on.
Memories of the 1950s
When I was a child, in the 1950s and 60s, we had snowy winters. We wore Wellington boots outdoors. We carried slipper to take off the boots at homes, or parties, so as not to make the floor wet. At home we had a coal fire, and made toasted food using extending toasting forks.
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