Did you know it is snowing?

I thought I would put my thoughts re the current weather and the state of the country here. I warn you now this is a grumpy old man moment.
Yes it is snowing and for this time of year, this is unusual. But why when it does snow does the whole country grind to a halt! Absolutely ridiculous! We do get snow in the winter every year! The news often quotes that the UK is never prepared because we do not spend enough on planning to cope with the snow.
And if the Police want to be taken seriously on weather warnings and whether we should travel, stop coming out with the usual statement 'do not travel unless absolutely necessary'. If they made this statement as an exception, I am sure most drivers would listen. But this seems to be a frequent statement from the Police during the winter!
Anyway heavy snow here but the main roads are clear. The side roads require care but that is about it for this area. North Notts much worse by the sound of it!
And the local schools close at the drop of a snow flake! Or if not, they do not close but teachers cannot make it in. We are based in a rural area so that may be the reason.
End of grumpy old man moment.
Nearly! Just remembered only other news item apart from the snow is UK World Cup bid! So basically nothing happening at the moment. Mind you, after looking at the Npower advert where small businesses will benefit from the World Cup bid if successfully, I better keep resource free for then! NOT!!