https://archive.rustgeek.me/tags/cold-snap/ Recent content in Cold-Snap on A Geek's Life Hugo en Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:22:01 +0000 https://archive.rustgeek.me/2016/02/12/41-about-town-icy-underfoot/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:22:01 +0000 https://archive.rustgeek.me/2016/02/12/41-about-town-icy-underfoot/ <p><img alt="#41 - icy under foot" loading="lazy" src="https://archive.rustgeek.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/b69bd-41-icy-under-foot.jpg"></p> <p>A prolonged stretch of sub -five degree weather has finally left its mark on the pavements, the light sprinkling of rain overnight freezing into a thin layer of ice which makes for treacherous walking conditions. Walking to work at a little past 7.00am this morning, it is slightly reassuring to see I am not the only one bothered by the icy conditions; on the corner of Justice Street and East North Street, I share a smile with a woman in a big red coat who appears to be in at least as much difficulty as I am, only she has several bags to balance in addition with managing to not slip. The bond of shared difficulty I suppose?</p>