Last night was supposed to be the coldest night in the UK. Some parts of UK were expected to be as cold as -20 degrees – almost as cold as the South Pole. They are calling it the ‘white-out’ of Britain. Pics of UK from the sky looks all white. Snow does make everything look much prettier.
Never having experienced snow before, I was all excited about it during the move to London, only to know that it hardly snows in London. True to the word, it hardly snowed all the time we were there. A maximum of one or two days of snow which disappeared soon enough too. Snow remained that romantic, exciting event (thanks to the movies, I guess) which never really happened to me.
It all changed when we moved here to Leeds. Snow was proper heavy snow here. Last year we had some decent amount of snow. This year, however, I think, all my craving for snow, has been satisfied. It has snowed like never before.Β It snowed 2 days before we left for our vacation and it was fascinating to watch. Huge, giant snowflakes coming down and covering everything. I spent ages looking out at the snow, instead of packing. Thankfully it stopped the day we were travelling or weΒ might have never gone on holiday.
We came back to gloriously sunny Britain after 10 days and a small part of me was disappointed by the fact that the snow seemed to have gone for good. But not for long, we drove into heavy snow on the way, which thankfully lasted only around 20 minutes. To make up for the snow we missed during the Christmas week,Β last one week, it has snowed and snowed and snowed. I had the fortune/misfortune of getting to trek 3 miles in snow – which was rather fun, quite unexpectedly. Making snowmen in the garden and having fun snow fights π Of course, not everybody is happy with the snow. Daughter is heart-broken that her school is closed due to snow. Even making snowmen, does not entirely compensate for not being able to go to school. Cars lie abandoned all over the place. We came across a car abandoned right in the middle of a small roundabout. Scraping the snow off the car everyday is one painful thing as we have recently learnt.
As they say, difficult times bring out the best or worst in people. We hear of heroic stories about people going out of their way to help others in difficulty, we also hear of clever thieves who used the opportunity to take off with cars which the owners had left unattended with the engines running for defrosting. Guess it takes all kinds!
Leaving you with a few pics from around here – all cold and frosty!
The streets and the sidewalks all merged into one.
It almost looks like a black and white pic, doesn’t it?
The solitary bench all piled up with snow.
And it gets whiter as the snow fall increases.
On the way back from school – all disappointed at having to go home earlier than usual.
Making snowmen in the garden, kind of, made up for no school.
So how has the weather been at your end? Hope you all are having a less white winter.
Beautiful snow snaps Smitha. And snowman in making is awesome:) I used to leave the engine running for few minutes every morning, and just now figured out that it is illegal!
π Most of us do that – leaving the engine running – it is scary if we come back to find our cars missing – more so in weather like this!
Christ I don’t even want to see the pics. I hate winter.
π SJ π
Oh my stealing the cars like that is mean!!! I haven’t heard of that happening in the States as of yet .. We had snow here like crazy and I’m not liking it!!
Welcome here, Doli. Me not liking it anymore either – totally grounds you, doesn’t it?
Beautiful!I don’t miss the snow in the US – nope, not at all…The worst was cleaning the cars which I usually convinced my husband to do for me π
I am sure I will not miss it either π Husband is the official car cleaner here too π
Wish I cud hv a somewhat white winter atleast … ur pics make me so so J Smithu π¦ I am only gonna settle down for a snowy vacation next yr π
Come here for that snowy vacation π
Poohi is a darling when it comes to school na … she just luvs it π
Oh yes! She misses it so much!
So, the thieves r wkg to the best of their abilities nw? sad π¦
I know. Enterprise at it’s worst, I suppose.
Lovely lovely pics … I luvvv the bench one and ofcourse Poohikutty’s π
Thanks π You go to your photography workshop and then tell me how I could improve these pics π Are you back from your movie?
Yaa bk π Must watch aa .. liked the humour and his way of getting the msg across without imposing it on u π
He he .. u sure π I might start planning for the vacation then π
Oh great! Good that you enjoyed it π And yes, start planning right away π Apply for leave right away too π
Ha ha sure π
WOW OWIEEE…. loved the snaps !!! I just love snow, but I donno how I would feel at such a situation; hate getting stuck at home for any reason !
Yes, getting stuck at home for any reason is bad. Worse when it is all cold and frosty π¦ All my fascination of snow has gone for good π
I was there during summer, na? I guess its the right time for me to put the next part of my travelogue !!! π π π
Yes please! The part with the Peak district? You haven’t posted that, have you, yet?
But what do you guys do for food ??? must have bought groceries for a month, huh ? and does that mean your hubby has to depend only on your food to survive ?? π π π π π
No no – it is not that bad. We are able to drive out – but very very carefully. ANd much to husband’s distress, his precious BMW is really bad in snow – so he is having to drive the other car π And surviving on my food -yes, for the most part yes – he is having to take lunch as well these days to avoid driving out to pick up lunch π
and yes, next is the peak district ! π
oh great! Looking forward to it! We plan to go there this summer.
Ahh .. hope that part sees daylight soon π Its stuck in some snowy areas na Vimmuuu?
LOL, I know !!! my travelogues have become just like its title – Once upon a time in Europe ! π π π
I guess Vim2u6’s travelogues will soon find it’s way into the Guinness π¦ π₯
Woohoo! company for spamming err to post the most relevant comments after a long time π
sakshi, i shall send u a chocolate if you could change that ‘adult’ profile pic of yours ! π π π
Done!!! π …now when is the chocolate gonna arrive in my mailbox?? Hey halt…wait a minute…was that a trick to get my address? π
See here Vimoosae …eggjuslively phor you…Now the chocolate please π
PS: The whole blog samaj is sakshi to your promise
Saksh – why are you now trying to blind us with that profile pic?
Smithu you got Vims one eye and I am getting the other
Vim2u6 = π― π
LOL. I made the promise, but never mentioned when Im going to fulfil it !! Sucker !!! Buhahahahahahahahaha !!!
This is what is called playing with words! Saksh – beware, next thing he says will be that he will give it to you personally when he meets you next year π
Thanks for the warning Smiths…if he ever says we can meet I will definitely do the fainting act in real π
@ BK π πΏ Wait till Don Sols sends her kidnapper after you for breaking my little chocolaty heart π₯
Break your what ??? LOL !!! Now, its time for me to faint ! π π
Now what? Vimmuuu and Saksh are competing for the ‘Fainting Rani’ title????????
I simply fainted at the conversation !!!! π
Lovely snaps. and we took a quick trip to Snow mountains to see the snow. π π
π Thank you. Wow! You went to Snow mountains!
Can I sue all those people here who make Winter and Snow sound so scary?? π‘
bahh Vim2u6 loves snow?? *sakshi faints and falls on an unsuspecting snowman*
The presence of Poohi kutty making a snowman in her flowery jacket can make any snow hating person a convert
LOL! Not so much of a convert if you have to ‘help’ her make it π
Smithu I am ignoring and redirecting your wishes for a less white winter towards SJ π
Ok done π
why do u have to faint if someone likes snow ?? thats the weirdest reason ever to faint !!! π π π
and dont you think you are fainting too much these days ??? I have seen women in movies faint and….aahh, never mind ! π π π
Bathroom Kumara, I aspire to be the Fainting Rani of bloggywood
LOL @ ‘Bathroom Kumara’
And Saksh – am sure you are reigning Fainting Rani π Nobody faints as much as you in the blogworld π
oh you didnt know my new name ?? Im B.K. and OG is D.K – bathroom kumaran and dosa kuttappan !!
LOL! That is classic! Dosa kuttappan is even better than bathroom kumaran π
Classic no smithu?? Our very own bestest Crafty took the pain to rechristen these fellas π
Snow is indeed pretty to look at. But wait for it to begin melting, and then its a NIGHTMARE!! Shucks..what a spoiler I am π Beautiful pics, Smith. Why don’t you email them to BBC dot co dot uk?
‘But wait for it to begin melting, and then its a NIGHTMARE!! ‘ – I know, Pallu! I hate it when it starts turning to slush and you slip on every step! uggh!!!!!! I like it if snow stays snow π
For all you snow haters….hummmmpf!!!!
Sakshi, As much as I like Let it Snow – walking outside and falling on my bum is not very nice π I would love winters if I had a helicopter to get around – but then it came on the news the other day that a helicopter got stuck to the helipad because of the snow π
For a mere bum you hate snow? π₯
I actually like snow – as far as it stays like snow. I hate it when it gets icy or slushy. The day it snows real heavy – it is actually nice – but 2 days after that – and it gets horrible π¦ Even more horrible when it gets inside your clothes – because you are brave enough to step ouside in a T-shirt and jeans and land on your bum π
lovely pics Smita…really really beautiful. Snow does have it’s charm. I love it as long as it’s still white and i’m inside the house :). hate the after sluch and black snow.
I so totally agree! Snow is lovely to watch – as far as you don’t have to go out. I hate slush and black snow too – it gets too dangerous then.
a very happy new year to you and teh family
A very happy new year to you and your family too, A! How have you been?
Wow! fabulous pictures of snow draped UK. I would love to visit somewhere so white someday. It’s fun time for the kids making snow houses and snow men and no school π
Believe me it is fun if you are visiting – but certainly not if you live here π No school? My little one is in tears at the thought of no school π
But driving around would be real difficult specially to get to work.
Take care dear and hope you get gifted a warm sunny morning real soon.
Sunny morning – that will take some time, I guess π
In the meantime enjoy the snow and take loads of pictures π
Thank you π
Cheers!!
to me it is all looking a dream like situation:)..never been there in this weather…but my sis lives in canada and she hates this time as everyday they have to shovel the snow in their frony of house etc..
π Yes, I can imagine that π I used to wait for snow – but this time, I think I have had my fill π
Even I love snow… I guess going only in summer to Himachal makes it possible… staying in 45 degree hot place… I ‘d have anything but the sun !!!!!
π Yes, Hitchy – the grass is always greener …
those pics are awesome !!!!!!! It looks like straight out of a fairy tale… !!!! seriously !!!!
It looked beautiful then – now it looks miserable – you should see it – all slushy and dirty !
the kid surely had fun playing in the snow ! π π
Oh yeah she did – but she likes going to school more than playing in the snow π
soooooper pics… I did love to be sitting near a fire place… watching snow flakes fall and sipping my drink… !!!! (i always drink in my imagination !! π ) aaah… soooper… !!
Yeah – that is the picture perfect snowy day π
What loveley pictures, Smitha!
Thank you, Manju π
I wish we had some of that snow here- in Mumbai it isn’t cold at all- we never even get to wear sweaters!
LOL! As I was telling Hitchwriter, the grass is always greener on the other side π I keep saying that I wish we had a season when we could confidently step out without a jacket π
Awesome pics! I had loved snow when we were in Manali but then yes it becomes gloomy after a point of time.
Poohie is adding life to the otherwise dark surroundings π
Looks beautiful! Only experienced snow briefly on holiday. Don’t know if I could live with it like this though …… grey skies depress me π¦
Yes, the grey skies are depressing – especially over a prolonged period. But here, when it snows it is comparatively less grey – for some reason. But it is when snow turns to slush and black ice when it gets really horrible.
How is the little one doing? How was her first Christmas?
Hmm, I didn’t know about black ice before…..don’t want to dwell on that!!!
Baby is doing fine, thank you π We came to my parents’ place & had some other relatives over for Christmas, so it was absolutely wonderful!!!
That sounds wonderful! They must have been delighted to have their little granddaughter with them for Christmas too π
and madam will yu take ur turn in scrabble… you have two unfinished games !
I did – now it’s you turn π
Wow! Amazing pictures. I am going to be a bit wicked here and wish you more of this kind of weather if it means we get see such awesome pics π
Dreamer- looks like your wish did not come true π The snow is finally melting π
Lovely pictures Smitha. Winters look lovely in pictures but horrible otherwise.
I totally agree!
Hey just saw Deeps Blog ! Happy Belated Bird Day Smitha and I see that you’ve given yourself this new Pyaar Impossible lookalike haircut π
Thanks loads, Rakesh!
Oh dear! I wish I had known that π I can honestly say that neither I nor my true-blue Yorkshire hairdresser had the slightest inkling that this was a Pyaar Impossible lookalike π¦ Who in the movie had this haircut btw?
Yeah yeah… Priyanka who else.
See this

Well, I can safely say that my hair looks nothing like her’s π She would be committing suicide if she saw this comment of yours π I was worried that you would say that it was Rakhi Sawant or somenbody π
Beautiful pics!
Lovely!
Thanks Pixie!
heart-breakingly beautiful π makes me nostalgic… all white n (brrr) cold!!
π Why am I not surprised π
Daughter is heart-broken that her school is closed due to snow.
my heart stopped on hearing this π― lol π
i guess it speaks volumes of the education system there…
Oh yes! It is so much fun that children wait for school – atleast mine does π
enjoy the snow while u can … and be thankful homes in london are equipped to deal with the cold… unlike in delhi π π
Oh Absolutely! I know! It is a real blessing!
Picture Postcards, that is exactly what those photos should be used for. Gorgeous Smi. I have never seen or experienced snow in my life yet, so this looks really breathtaking to me. But I wonder if it gets a bit toooooooo cold for carrying on with routine activities. I loved the cold in Delhi, but hated anything which needed me to touch water!! Hope you are having fun for the few days that this lasts. π
It does get a bit too cold – but inside the house it is very comfortable. I mean, we don’t wear warm clothes inside. The water is heated so it is perfectly fine indoors. Only problem is that stepping out is a bit of a problem π The snow has started melting now – but it is very slippery and dangerous to be walking outside π¦
Beautiful photographs, Smitha! Everything is gray in colour like a painting!
Thank you Sandhya – it was a pretty sight to watch.
Though it is drizzling for the past two three days, at times, we are sweating here, in Chennai…hmmm!
Oh wow! I haven’t experienced that in a while. Here we shiver all the time – almost π
Wow.. wow… true bliss to see how the snow covers the whole place.. I wish I were there… I would have enjoyed it like anything… I LOVE SNOWS… π π
π Am sure you would not say that it you lived here π
Poohi is too cute… creating snowman… π π that pink colour dress is really superb… π π
She had a lovely time making it π She is always in pink π¦
but common Smitha… do something so that she loves the home more… π π
I know! I just knew what that thing was π
I love how the snow makes colours stand out that much more. It’s gottten a bit boring to be honest, all this snow. I’d really like to have trains running on time again.
It is quite horrible now – all slushy and dirty π¦ I wish that thawing cycle did not happen π I have not been using public transport these days – but I can imagine the chaos!
Beautiful pics π
Thank you:)
OMG!!! Awesome snaps!! loved them π It had been quite cold here too but its getting warmer as Sankranti gets closer.
Thank you , Reema π I did see on the news – there is a cold spell everywhere I think π¦
Wow.. that is an awesome collection of pics! Wish I could witness such a snowfall here in Bangalore π
Am sure you do π Am sure you will change your mind if you have to live through it too π
Loved all the pics for sure. Thanks for Sharing smitha!
Thank you π
Wow-The pictures seem to be straight out of a fairy tale-and little Poohi is like a splash of color in the pics.
Thank you, Hypermom – it was lovely on that day π
Fantastic pics smitha π You have already seen how beautiful it is up north. U are in UK and so am I. I am in Lancaster in the North west. Great to meet an Indian blogger in this phoren land.
Welcome here.Have emailed you π Btw, I love your screen name π
Brilliant snaps..
Why doesnt it snow here in India π¦
Mystery, You are would consider yourself lucky if you were to live here π It is wonderful to see -not so great to live in π
lovely lovely pics I love snow
Thanks Monika π
beutiful pix. I liked the one with ur daughter’s back. It is liek those archies’ card. Evrything is B&W and just a rose is red! π
Oh – I never thought of it like that – but I see what you mean π
lovely pictures…you can infact set up few as wallpaper..loved them..and that snowman is cute π
Thank you π
Wow! lovely pictures……
Thanks Asha π
nd here in Kuwait for the first time since I came, the winter has been very mild and hence the weather is very pleasant…..
Is it ? Lucky you π I heard it is quite cold almost everywhere π
Nice! π My only snow exposure has been in Manali for like 20 mins and I’ve never seen it snow. But my dad lived in UK for a few years and he keeps telling me how beautiful it is and all that! π I like the pics! π
It is beautiful – just quite difficult to go on with work and stuff π
Gorgeous pictures!!! Read about it in the newspapers!!
It’s colder than usual this year.
It is, isn’t it? I believe delhi is also colder than usual this year?
Loved all, specially the last one π
Thank you π
Hi Smitha
Well, sitting here in India those pics almost look like as if from some other planet.
Enjoy the winter.
Welcome here π and thank you π
Global warming , anyone???
Actually, a lot of people are asking the same here – but the experts say that one cold spell does not mean that Global warming is not happening. So we will have to wait and watch I guess.
Cheers.
Hey Smitha, the photos are amazing! The second last was cute π my wallpaper now
Thank you.
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