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Mr_Kiwi wrote:From what I hear this whole country grinds to a halt at the mere sight of snow?

Only the railroads when it's the wrong kind of snow.
So I'm told

Wholley wrote:

Mr_Kiwi wrote:From what I hear this whole country grinds to a halt at the mere sight of snow?

Only the railroads when it's the wrong kind of snow.
So I'm told

Yeah and the rest.
We're not prepared for snow over here.

Speaking of transport, why the hell dont you lot have guttering on the roads here!? Its not like it doesnt rain enough, even a slight rise in the middle of the road would be an improvement. Its amazing how much water stays on the roads here.

Just an observation

I believe here we have something called a canberra (sic?) where the road in the midde is slightly hihger than the edge. To be honest, it's not that noticable (but still does it's job- sort off) but around the lnes where I live (right out in the sticks) there are plenty of fords when it rain heavily.

David

davidemmerson wrote:I believe here we have something called a canberra (sic?)
David

That would be a'Camber'it allows run off until the water running off freezes,gets into the aggregate beneath the black-top and then expands.
Hence'Frost Heaves'
Which is why the Kankamangus Highway in New Hampshire is closed for three months of the year.
It really is impassable even with a 4x4.
Bet y'all want to know how I gained this information.
One word.
Skiing

Mr_Kiwi wrote:Speaking of transport, why the hell dont you lot have guttering on the roads here!? Its not like it doesnt rain enough, even a slight rise in the middle of the road would be an improvement. Its amazing how much water stays on the roads here.

Just an observation

Some roads do, presumably where its seen as more liable to standing water. And yes our roads do have a rise just a very small one. This assumes they're done properly and smooth thiugh, often not the case. And off the main routes then theres nothing as a rule.

Cheers for that, I now feel more educated on the roading systems of not only the UK but New Hampshire too!