mel b3 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 weve been snowed off today (i drive a bin lorry) , and so have several of the adjoining local authorities . everyone was at work at 5.30 am in readiness to work (even the guys that walked for up to 1.5 hours to get in) , the decision was taken at 6.45am that it wasnt safe to take the trucks out , and they would only add to the chaos , we get paid for the day , and the work will be caught up with next week . the gritters were rolling all day (as they have been 24/7 for the last few days) , but , running the gritters over the top of a few inches of snow is totally ineffective and a massive waste of money and resources (because it just dont work) , but it keeps the moaners happy so the council keeps throwing money at it. for clarity. bin collections in snow conditions , are suspended for one reason only , public safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 59 minutes ago, mel b3 said: weve been snowed off today (i drive a bin lorry) , and so have several of the adjoining local authorities . everyone was at work at 5.30 am in readiness to work (even the guys that walked for up to 1.5 hours to get in) , the decision was taken at 6.45am that it wasnt safe to take the trucks out , and they would only add to the chaos , we get paid for the day , and the work will be caught up with next week . the gritters were rolling all day (as they have been 24/7 for the last few days) , but , running the gritters over the top of a few inches of snow is totally ineffective and a massive waste of money and resources (because it just dont work) , but it keeps the moaners happy so the council keeps throwing money at it. for clarity. bin collections in snow conditions , are suspended for one reason only , public safety. But you make it up after anyway as you’ve just said. That proves it’s not by choice for yourself. 3 hours ago, winnie&bezza said: Oh no, PW is gonna be quiet tonight ? I’m just off for a shower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 We had a fair bit of snow here in Norfolk and 371 schools closed. But I work on a large poultry farm and because the staff know the birds needs looking after everyone got to work. Its a shame teachers don't think the same about kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Teachers don't make the decision to close schools, that is done by headteachers and local authorities. Tuesday, no kids in, so I sat and marked books, planned lessons and produced resources, left school at the usual time. Wednesday, the decision was made to send kids home at lunchtime, as it's a special school our pupils are transported by local authority approved taxis, I spent the afternoon driving kids home in a minibus as their taxis couldn't get in. Thursday, no kids in, so I spent the morning with the caretaker shovelling snow and spreading grit, then spent the afternoon mentoring younger staff Friday, 1/4 mile from work a large bough was blocking the lane, took the chainsaw out of the back of the Frontera, sliced and diced the branches to clear the road, got into work on time and tortured the kids with Algebra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 19 minutes ago, bornfree said: We had a fair bit of snow here in Norfolk and 371 schools closed. But I work on a large poultry farm and because the staff know the birds needs looking after everyone got to work. Its a shame teachers don't think the same about kids. I don't think the justifiable concerns about pupil welfare can be compared to the basic needs of poultry. If the snow and conditions deteriorate quickly, as they did here, your poultry don't have to get anywhere. A school could be left with 2000 students, all of whom have to get home somehow. In a rural school, almost every student comes in by car. I don't think the emergency services would be grateful for panicked parents and bus drivers rushing about when conditions were as bad as we had them here. I was lucky enough to get a couple of days off, and loved every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The gouse Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, bornfree said: We had a fair bit of snow here in Norfolk and 371 schools closed. But I work on a large poultry farm and because the staff know the birds needs looking after everyone got to work. Its a shame teachers don't think the same about kids. If they did mate they would not be teaching them Algebra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Ricko said: Teachers don't make the decision to close schools, that is done by headteachers and local authorities. Tuesday, no kids in, so I sat and marked books, planned lessons and produced resources, left school at the usual time. Wednesday, the decision was made to send kids home at lunchtime, as it's a special school our pupils are transported by local authority approved taxis, I spent the afternoon driving kids home in a minibus as their taxis couldn't get in. Thursday, no kids in, so I spent the morning with the caretaker shovelling snow and spreading grit, then spent the afternoon mentoring younger staff Friday, 1/4 mile from work a large bough was blocking the lane, took the chainsaw out of the back of the Frontera, sliced and diced the branches to clear the road, got into work on time and tortured the kids with Algebra You see! It's you bloody lazy teachers that are ruining this country... When I was a lad in the 1920's our teachers worked so hard the heat from their brow melted the snow before it even fell! Then we'd have one big lesson in the school hall about common sense, but there's no such thing as common sense any more because of gays and America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ricko said: Teachers don't make the decision to close schools, that is done by headteachers and local authorities. Tuesday, no kids in, so I sat and marked books, planned lessons and produced resources, left school at the usual time. Wednesday, the decision was made to send kids home at lunchtime, as it's a special school our pupils are transported by local authority approved taxis, I spent the afternoon driving kids home in a minibus as their taxis couldn't get in. Thursday, no kids in, so I spent the morning with the caretaker shovelling snow and spreading grit, then spent the afternoon mentoring younger staff Friday, 1/4 mile from work a large bough was blocking the lane, took the chainsaw out of the back of the Frontera, sliced and diced the branches to clear the road, got into work on time and tortured the kids with Algebra they won't have it, admit you went skiing at your chalet in France ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 43 minutes ago, bornfree said: We had a fair bit of snow here in Norfolk and 371 schools closed. But I work on a large poultry farm and because the staff know the birds needs looking after everyone got to work. Its a shame teachers don't think the same about kids. Keep bashing.... I can’t describe the rubbish you are spouting as I would get banned from here. 3 minutes ago, Mice! said: they won't have it, admit you went skiing at your chalet in France ??? Here I am. Unfortunelty it was 2 weeks ago, had I known, I could have had a bargain 5 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, Mice! said: they won't have it, admit you went skiing at your chalet in France ??? Meh oui, c'est bon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetree Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just don't tell them it's only 4 weeks to go before we get a fortnight off for Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 6 minutes ago, treetree said: Just don't tell them it's only 4 weeks to go before we get a fortnight off for Easter. and a couple of ""Insect"" days before that off as well and normally one on the first day back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 2 minutes ago, silver pigeon69 said: and a couple of ""Insect"" days before that off as well and normally one on the first day back! Followed by a strike over wages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, team tractor said: Followed by a strike over wages According to teachers they "work" during the school holidays??? If so, why not strike during the school holidays??? Edit: Or have the "insect" days (training days???) during the holidays?? Edited March 2, 2018 by silver pigeon69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Not sure if the last few posts show signs of jealousy, the need for counselling or a thirst for teacher training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 8 hours ago, silver pigeon69 said: According to teachers they "work" during the school holidays??? If so, why not strike during the school holidays??? Edit: Or have the "insect" days (training days???) during the holidays?? defeats the object of a strike entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 2 hours ago, ClemFandango said: defeats the object of a strike entirely. i know,(it was tongue in cheek) i should have put a laughing emoji at the end! 2 hours ago, markm said: Not sure if the last few posts show signs of jealousy, the need for counselling or a thirst for teacher training. maybe i need counselling and a safe place i can go when i don't agree with what people say! (putting a laughing emoji ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 5 hours ago, silver pigeon69 said: i know,(it was tongue in cheek) i should have put a laughing emoji at the end! maybe i need counselling and a safe place i can go when i don't agree with what people say! (putting a laughing emoji ) Ah. That makes more sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 seen mrs Smiths mate doing yoga ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 My kids' school in the Yorkshire Dales stayed open throughout the worst of the snow until the Friday when the winds were really bad and we were having trees and tree limbs come down left right and centre so they closed it due to child safety issues - which I fully understand and agree with. Up go that date, they said that attendance wasn't compulsory and to only come in if it was safe and feasible for you to bring the kids in. Bizarely, one of the kids in my daughters class who didn't attend for two days was the son of a snow plough contractor ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 No snow at all here, not even little bits on the verges, it was all gone by mid day yesterday, schools are still closed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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