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Uk Closed

Winter has returned 
snow is on it’s way
everyone concerned 
ready for crippling delay,

trains delayed some can’t run
planes are grounded
schools close, kids have fun
Other countries are dumbfounded 

our islands not alike the rest
any inclement weather it will close
it’s called beast from the west
just because cold wind blows,

Scandinavia we need answers 
how can Britain carry on going
to acquire your country’s standards 
until this chilly wind stops blowing.

Copyright © Roy Pett | Year Posted 2018

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Jan Allison Date: 3/5/2018 11:23:00 AM We've had snow which closed the schools then storm Emma blazed in and left a trail of destruction across our little island and the infrastructure here and in the UK just can't seem to cope with inclement weather like this:-( glad you are ok roy:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 3/5/2018 2:37:00 PM We are counting our blessings here in Leicestershire as we got very little snow but the icy wind was unbearable, I feel so sorry for people that are even today still have no power and now flooding to look forward to. :(

Paul Callus Date: 3/1/2018 12:05:00 PM I have been reading about the cold and snow in several parts of England, Roy. I would have thought that such weather would not have been a problem for England....would have been understandable had it been a heatwave:) Regards // paul Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 3/1/2018 1:27:00 PM Thanks Paul, unfortunately we have had red warnings in parts which mean do not travel, hundreds of schools are closed, people stranded on main motorways over night, aircraft are grounded, trains are cancelled, power stations are at critical levels, we have forgotten how to cope with extreme weather, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Silent One Date: 2/28/2018 8:45:00 AM I think because we do not get it regularly, but it is more of an occurrence now, so surely the GVOT should be better prepared.. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 2/28/2018 9:17:00 AM Totally agree, we can’t afford to allow so much disruption.

Silent One Date: 2/28/2018 8:19:00 AM I am always shocked when we struggle in the UK.. Have been lucky where we are in the East midlands.. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 2/28/2018 8:29:00 AM Thanks S O, hardly any snow here in Leicestershire but the wind is horrendous, what gets me is with satellite forecasting why can’t the authorities be prepared? thanks again for your support. :))

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/27/2018 3:24:00 PM Oh, I am so glad not to be part of that!! We got a tiny blizzard ourselves here in Utah on several days ago. It was awful!! I am so thankful that typically our winter this year has been better than usual!! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 2/27/2018 4:35:00 PM Thanks Andrea, it just seems that as soon as we get some inclement weather our transport services come to a holt, where other countries such as the Scandinavian Countries have worse and they seem to cope, thanks for your comment on my rant, really appreciated. :))

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/27/2018 11:11:00 AM We have missed out again in Worcestershire, surrounded by hills has it's benefits, I'm not complaining though. Hope its not too bad where you are. Great verse Roy. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 2/27/2018 12:25:00 PM Thanks Tom, we were expecting more than we have had, hope this is not the calm before the storm, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Heidi Sands Date: 2/27/2018 8:50:00 AM Interesting poem Roy. Well done :) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 2/27/2018 9:26:00 AM Thanks Heidi, I don’t know how severe the weather is were you live but it seems like a few flakes of snow here and everything stops! Thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))