A little snow and the whole of King’s Lynn falls apart.
School closures and snow days were just a few of the dilemmas faced last week due to the weather.
Over reacting? Just a little, in my opinion.
It has become clearer to me over the past few years that Lynn cannot deal with the cold wintery weather.
There are some who walk around, not fazed by the white wonderland, going about their everyday duties.
I was one of these people earlier this year; I dragged myself out of the warm, cosy, safe house that was my bed, layered myself up and walked the two miles to college.
When I got there, I was told that my lessons were cancelled and my tutors had not turned up.
Of course not everybody is going to be like me and put some effort in (It was a tough call between a duvet day and college work).
But this was when everywhere was an ice rink and snow was foot deep.
Now, the snow has made a small appearance yet again and everybody seems to take cover in their house.
I understand that people have to travel long journeys and may not feel safe driving themselves.
But I would like to point out that I still managed to have both driving lessons and remain in one piece.
I understand that buses may be delayed or cancelled which cannot be helped.
What I don’t understand is why a light dusting of snow caused so much dilemma when it is only the start.
People in Greenland live in the snow and ice, carrying on with their day to day chores.
So why are we so afraid of the winter weather?
Car crashes, slipping over, freezing to death? Possible but very unlikely.
We read the stories about those who freeze to death or get snowed in but is that really likely in a small town like this?
I would say the only ones at risk here are the obvious; the elderly, the young and the pregnant.
We all need to just get on with things like normal, last week was a practice for whats to come.
The worst is yet to come with the after mouth; we will be facing pot holes, cracking roads and for some, January exams.
So, just pull on your wellies, grab some gloves and throw a few extra layers on and you’ll be fine.
