On 02/02/2015 21:28, Togless wrote:
"Norman" wrote:

Togless wrote:

"Norman" wrote:

... Walking in the village has become very hazardous
today with lots of rock-hard frozen slush several
centimetres thick.

You need YakTrax! They're perfect for walking on compacted icy
surfaces.

http://www.millets.co.uk/br:yaktrax/


Use them a lot but they're not so handy when there's a mix of cleared
tarmac
alternating with frozen slush.

Ah, that is true.

Yes I bought some of these but not used them yet. Firstly the pavements
are so well cleared there has been no need for them thus far. Secondly
not sure about mixed use as well. What is the correct etiquette? Do I
attempt to remove them before getting on the bus or do I confidently
clomp on board? The former risks falling over as I try to remove them at
the bus stop and the latter risks a slip on the bus floor as well as
incurring the possible wrath of the driver. Life's problems.

Mind you I recall a book I had as a lad. It was one of 'things to make'
books from the US. Included were instructions on using old beer bottle
tops, the sort with crenulated edges, fastening these to bands of thick
rubber (from a tyre I recall) and, hey presto, a set of anti-slip straps
to wear on one's feet.

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George in Swanston, Edinburgh, 580'asl
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