In a message dated 28/12/00 08:01:45 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Thick blanket of snow here! >> 2 inches or so here....my son couldn't work today so was pulling my grandson down the road on his sledge. I've just walked Sally across the fields as the lane is packed snow and very slippery....only been about 4 cars down there today but the 'main' road isn't much better. It's been just on freezing most of the day and no sign of gritter. Essex probably only has one and I expect it is on the M25!!!! Maggie