I'm working nights this week in Singleton Hospital, Swansea.. I'm a midwife and the snow made travelling a bit more hazardous than usual... snow is a fairly rare occurrence here as we are close to the coast. After much deliberation I decided against taking my new little automatic car and travelled by train, walking the 10 minutes to the train station with a gentle flutter of snow falling, clad in walking gear and my long, 17 year old Drizabone coat, thick wool socks and neoprene wellington boots. Warm gloves and a (silly) woollen hat completed the ensemble and I was as snug as anything. Boots are a great investment for this weather, though they are no use in the summer as they are so warm!!
Station deserted and the train had 3 other passengers. Swansea was virtually clear of snow and traffic, so then I felt somewhat overdressed!
No further snow over night and the predicted freeze didn't materialise so roads fairly clear but I managed to get a lift home in a smart 4X4 organised by the hospital. About to set out for another shift now so... fingers crossed :)
