Monday, February 2, 2009

There Were 3 Inches Of Snow In London Today And...

the following events happened in this order

-above ground trains close
-all bus routes stop
-all public and state schools close
-most tube lines close
-"snowed in" neighbors shovel walks and steps using large brooms
-FedEx completely stops all deliveries
-milk and bread sell out at grocery stores
-City University closes until further notice
-only half of the Stella interns are able to get to work
-mass chaos*
-the London economy crashes* (again)
-slow-paced riots in the streets due to every one's dire fear of the slush*
-shovels and snow plows are imported to England, where they are viewed as a new technology*
-life as usual ensues on Wednesday, February 4th*

*yet to happen, but very likely


To Note: With three inches of snowfall, this is the biggest "blizzard" to hit London in 18 years!!!

Here's an article you can read if you are further interested in how the Brits react to three inches of snow: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/02/snow-london-travel-chaos

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