So, this email came this morning:
Dear colleague /student
The University is endeavouring on a daily basis to keep its roads and pathways clear of snow and ice. However, along with much of the country, we have exhausted our supply of grit and salt and, despite all possible avenues being explored, we will not be supplied with more for at least two weeks.
Work will continue to clear as much snow and ice as possible; you may see Estates & Buildings staff spreading sand – this is designed to provide grip underfoot, but will not melt the ice. Users of the Campus should note that extreme care should be taken while walking or driving in the University estate during the prolonged period of extreme weather.
Yours sincerely
David Newall
Secretary of Court and Director of Administration
We’re pretty sure we know where our crampons are, but are going to visit REI this morning, to see if we can get a couple of cheap backup sets. Just in case.
😉 I was looking at those for you today!! I saw a pair in a catalog somewhere that I thought would be perfect. But I can’t remember whose it was!!
Man! Ran out of the budget and allotment of salt and sand already?? Incredible…
There is a constant run on salt here right now. Ive been calling Home Depot to find out when the shipment will come in. Its been snowing for 7 days straight. However, I lost 5lbs from shoveling snow. Ill take it. 😉