>>>>>>>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2298739
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>>>>>>I think we've been relatively lucky in this corner - only about 5" of snow with little drifting. Mountain roads are closed tho.
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>>>>>Such a contrast to last year. T shirt and shorts weather I remember
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>>>>Yes, same over here. It has been a rough winter (and much worse in other parts of the U.S. than here). Still, though. At first I thought I might be reading an Onion-like spoof. People fleeing the country in large numbers because the weather is bad? The economy plunging into recession? Wow.
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>>>>PS -- is that really a cocker spaniel in the one photo?
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>>>Remember its just coming up to Easter so a lot of people who may have had a spring break in the UK are heading out for some sun. (hopefully Cyprus where I'm sure they'll appreciate the trade) But the daily Mail always loves a good apocalyptic tone.
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>>>Main effect on me is I've had a stinking cold for 2 weeks which I haven't thrown off and am tubing in not cycling as a result
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>>>No idea about the dog. To me its just a dog.
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>>You have been infecting tube cars full of your fellow commuters for two weeks? ;-)
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>Mmmmmm tube cars eh Mike. I'll look out for those next time I'm on the tube , in the tube or in a carriage. :-)
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>Anyway as I'm sure you realise sick leave is optional when you're self employed. I had a few days off when I felt to ill to work or travel.

Tube cars didn't sound right to me but I didn't know how else to describe one compartment on a tube line.

Mind the gap!