Yesterday I showed pictures of our houseboat with a light covering of snow and wrote about how it is living in a houseboat in winter. Then came the real winter and struck, with snow chaos in Stockholm. We woke up with the houseboat lying at an angle in the water and it was actually quite nice to have something else to think about than, well you know ... that election.
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"Why are we on a slant?", we wondered as we (leaning slightly) started making breakfast yesterday morning. It was not windy, but rather calm. Of course it was the snow! It was not little snow that came during the night and probably blew while it was snowing because all the wet snow settled on one half of the boat, and water is known to be heavy.
I usually say that we don't have to shovel here, and that's true when it comes to the piers. But yesterday Peter actually had to shovel the boat four times. He was even up on the roof shovelling ...
Trying to get to and from work
The next challenge for me was, of course, getting to and from work, not an easy project. In the morning I waited 40 minutes for the bus, but then it actually arrived. When I went home, it was worse. "No buses", a girl shouted as I stood hopefully at the bus stop. Just start walking, then.
As the crow flies, it is not at all far between KI and Pampas marinabut because of railways and other problems it is a rather difficult detour. Yesterday that road also went through heavy snow at times, with a constant view of cars stuck, trains at a standstill and lorries skidding at junctions.
Busy on the streets and in the marina
Funnily enough, it felt busier than usual outside yesterday. It was full of people walking and everyone was talking to each other. I joined a girl for a bit, when we both got stuck in front of a railway crossing with a stationary train.
When I got down to the marina and our dock, it was full of life. One of the aqua villas was playing music at high volume and everywhere people were shovelling - on the roof and on the deck. I got into conversation with several neighbours and as usual it took a while before I got inside ... Were you also out in the snow chaos yesterday? How was your day?
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Ruth in Virginia says:
That was a record-breaking snowfall you received.
Doesn't look very inviting to board, I must admit!
But there's something about this season's...
first snow, when it is still white and beautiful.
Grey and misty here, but not cold.
Eagerly awaiting Friday's post. 🙂
10 November 2016 - 7:18
Mr Steve says:
I have seen on the TV news that you are having a hard time with the snow in Stockholm. In your pictures it looks really cosy, but I understand that it is not. Especially tough when the city's communications have to give way. We have managed quite well so far and only have a fairly white blanket. Have fun in the winter landscape.
10 November 2016 - 8:02
4000mil says:
Hehe, that kind of snowfall is pretty standard here in Umeå. For example, on Monday we got the same amount of snow as Stockholm yesterday... It was a normal day and everything went on as usual.
Although once, quite a few years ago, I actually took my skis to work, but that was more to take advantage of the fact that the cycle paths were not ploughed and sanded for once. I could have taken the car.
10 November 2016 - 8:06
admin says:
Ruth in Virginia, but just going on board is the most cosy, to get out of the snow and into the heat! 🙂
Steve, I think it can be cosy! The disadvantages are all the shooting and the lack of communication ...
4000mil, you are of course more used to and more prepared to deal with this weather. But then there are also significantly more buses, subways, trams, commuter trains and trains that have to work here and heavier traffic on the roads, so there is more that can get stuck somewhere ... 😉 .
10 November 2016 - 8:37
Lanclin-Linnea says:
It is always so fascinating how unprepared we and society as a whole seem to be for the fact that there is snow (almost) every year 🙂 In cities, I don't really think you are as surprised as it seems outwardly, it's probably just that snow does not fit in a densely populated city! And it creates problems, every year. In cities where there are more snow days per year, you have more chances to train alternative routines for different seasons and society also sees more point in paying for these to get everyday life to roll on with all that it means 🙂 As someone wrote, it looks pretty cosy but it's easy for me to say that it's still autumn 😉.
10 November 2016 - 8:44
Anna, Travel on a Cloud says:
Making breakfast on a slope - well, that gives you something to think about. 😉 Huge amounts of snow! Good thing you were able to walk even if it took time.
Here in Strängnäs there is also snow but not nearly as much as you have. However, my husband got stuck on the train because he commutes to Stockholm.
10 November 2016 - 8:44
Petra says:
Took an hour to work yesterday even though we live and work in the city, fell a few times ...... Not fun when the local traffic does not work but at the same time I think it's cosy with all the snow ?
/Petra
10 November 2016 - 9:00
Lennart says:
Feels good to watch it from a distance!
10 November 2016 - 9:05
Marina says:
With two daughters and a brother in Stockholm, I was quite up to date on the snow chaos in your country yesterday and I understand it was quite intense.
10 November 2016 - 9:12
Mr Frank Olsen says:
Gosh, that looked pretty cold!
It's nice not to have to do that.
Down here in Crete it is still over 20 degrees, the day before yesterday it was even 30 and yesterday 27.
But, in 2 weeks we start our trip home, so we will probably experience winter soon too.
Janne will become a grandmother (again) in mid-December and she definitely wants to be part of that, so we have decided to head home already.
10 November 2016 - 9:14
Ama de casa says:
Yes, what a lot of snow there was in your area! It's kind of funny that such storms when it gets super stormy everywhere somehow make people get closer to each other. You start talking to strangers in a rather "unfriendly" way.
Yes, I was also out yesterday, but I didn't see any snow storm? 😉
10 November 2016 - 9:53
JoY says:
Yes, we do notice that there is snow hahaha a lot of shovelling is going on.
Hugs
10 November 2016 - 10:01
admin says:
Linnea, yes, it always feels as if society is a bit unprepared, but I think as you say, it's difficult to make it work quickly in a large city. There are so many buses, trains, cars and people so when something stops it has consequences everywhere. I think the snow is cosy, even though it's hard when communications don't work.
Anna, yes, there was a lot of snow at once ... I understand that there may have been a problem with the trains ...
Petra, I also like the snow actually, even though it was an hour long walk home yesterday after work 😉.
Lennart, haha, I can understand that 😉.
Marina, unusually much snow in a short time. So there was some chaos... 😉.
Frank, I understand that you are enjoying the heat!!! Fun with grandchildren! The good thing about a motorhome is that you can change your trip as you wish. Wish you two continued nice weeks in the heat!
Ama de casa, a bit nice actually that people are becoming a bit more open 😉.
10 November 2016 - 10:02
Across the board says:
I'm so happy that it's only a few centimetres here!
10 November 2016 - 10:16
Goatfish says:
Sthlm had the sunniest summer this year, now you will have the snowiest winter, it seems. Not so much snow in 111 years, they say!
I have my little lagoma layer with ice underneath.
Just make the best of everything as always 😀 Being the Trump doesn't help either 😀.
10 November 2016 - 10:43
Comsi Comsa says:
Oh how nicely you captured all this snow.
Hugs ♥
10 November 2016 - 10:49
Maggan says:
I have made breakfast in an inclined motorhome several times 🙂 We have not seen any snow, but it has been a little too cold nights and a lot of wind down here in Spain,, otherwise we enjoy the sun 😀 Do not envy you, but the fact is that when I am at home and there is snow, I like to shovel the snow. 🙂 So we hope for a white Christmas.
10 November 2016 - 11:15
Lisa - life from the bright side says:
Just a crazy day then. No transport to work, but still!
10 November 2016 - 11:54
Anette says:
My goodness, so wonderful, maybe easy for me who has 34 plus degrees to say.
Chaos everywhere in the world right now.
Probably prefers snow chaos anyway.
10 November 2016 - 13:48
Emmi - explorista.se says:
So cosy with snow, here in Laos it is mostly rain at the moment. Feel free to send some if you can! 🙂
10 November 2016 - 14:33
Lots of other stuff and some concrete says:
It's scary to wake up in a tilted boat before finding out what the cause is!
Yes, what a day it was yesterday. Two and a half hours to work compared to two normally. And then no buses at all to get home. Luckily you can call for a lift, but what about those who can't?
Today we have shovelled the motorhome. Bought a cover on Saturday and it is so nice in its box in the living room ...
Greetings Agneta
10 November 2016 - 15:11
Ditte says:
Wow, so much snow! Heard on TV that they said in Norrrland that it was winter and in Stockholm that it was chaos. A little unprepared perhaps with all the snow. And as for buses, they could have changed their tyres much earlier. There is snow in Norrland too, but many bus lines have worked there.
But the snow does cause problems and we are certainly not used to it here in the Stockholm area.
And now it's health care for many because it's all about shovelling.
Personally, I don't miss the snow but enjoy life in the south of Spain with clear blue skies and +22.
10 November 2016 - 15:27
BP says:
As a blogger, you're supposed to document cars that got stuck, trains that were at a standstill, and lorries that slipped in the intersections, but okay. You are forgiven because you were probably busy pulsating on the streets;-)Oh, I got a good laugh even today here with you. Where are all the neighbours who want to talk. I don't see anyone in your picture, hahaha:-)
You read what I did yesterday. Speaking of documentation, I will give you a helping hand in my post tonight;-)
10 November 2016 - 16:07
Role o Carina says:
Ugh what snow, we have a lot less and we like it 🙂.
Have fun and enjoy.......SnowKram
10 November 2016 - 16:33
Veiken says:
Gosh, both of my children have been in different parts of Stockholm for a few days! Do not know how much chaos they experienced, but in Gothenburg there is only a little powder snow. Do not want more! 😉
10 November 2016 - 16:45
nils-åke says:
Real winter you got Is glad that it is bare ground here at home
10 November 2016 - 17:49
admin says:
Criss-cross, there will be less shovelling then 😉.
Geddfish, yes, we've always had a lot of snow, but today it's just about to melt away... But there's no point in being grumpy about it either 😉.
Comsi Comsa, glad you like the pictures! (Peters)
Maggan, yes, from the motorhome you are also used to it leaning sometimes. It is usually noticeable when frying eggs 😉.
Lisa, if you can, it is good to stay at home 😉.
Anette, snow chaos is better than other chaos!
Emmi, haha, guess it would melt in Laos... Enjoy!
Agneta, yes, there were probably many who had difficulty getting home yesterday... In some places, the car traffic was completely stationary too!
Ditte, do the buses change their tyres? Yes, it always feels like everyone is unprepared, but this time there was a lot of snow at once. And there is more traffic here than in Norrland ...
BP, haha I understand the point, next time I will of course document properly, like a real blogger 😉 For now I'll check your blog! And as for the neighbours ... I try to be a little discreet and not make them celebrities against their will 😉.
Rolle and Carina, at least you have less to shovel! 🙂
Well, it was a bit difficult to escape the chaos yesterday actually ...
Nils-Åke, I suspect that ours will rain away again ...
10 November 2016 - 18:17
Inga Magnusson says:
The snow in Stockholm is difficult and so much at once. Only appreciated by small children who build houses and go sledding. I get reports from the grandchildren. But it doesn't work with prams and such. Poor old people with walkers, I think, are stuck indoors.
Hope it works out for you with the snow. The water around the boat is not frozen so the snow will probably melt away quickly.
Finally, when you comment on my blog / Facebook, it's good if your address is included in the comment. It is so time consuming for me to find you otherwise.
10 November 2016 - 18:22
Travelling happiness says:
Wow! There is far more snow there than here in Oslo! I'm going to Stockholm tomorrow, and I'm betting that the snow is still white and beautiful 😉.
/Mette
10 November 2016 - 18:39
Husis blog says:
In Stockholm, winter and snow must have arrived immediately. In Småland with the owners there is no snow but it is still windy and cold.
Make a fire in the fireplace so you get it warm and cosy inside your nice boat!
10 November 2016 - 19:11
Henny says:
In fact, I'm not the least bit jealous, you'll have plenty to talk about and funny stories to tell your neighbours at summer campsites.
I have to tell you about the heat wave we have here in CA even though it is November. Over 30 C every day feels a little tough. I have to take walks in the morning and evening instead of spending the day in the beautiful surroundings with palm trees and roses.
10 November 2016 - 19:50
Henny says:
PS: is it okay if I borrow a picture from your blog?
10 November 2016 - 19:52
Deciree says:
Despite all the chaos that you have in Stockholm right now ... you have taken super nice winter pictures. Sharply like your area when there is lots of snow too 🙂 Pure postcards. Hugs
10 November 2016 - 19:55
Matts Torebring says:
I probably suffer the most anyway, with all those sitting in their snow machines. I'm sure they get scolded by unreasonable people. Where are they going to put the snow? The streets are full of parked cars. Poor city dwellers! Thank goodness I live in the country. But you live on the lake, so you should be fine.
10 November 2016 - 21:19
Susjos says:
Ah yes, yesterday will probably not be forgotten! Fortunately, I was free and instead got "snowed in", did not want to go out with my soap cup for the car to the evening's pass at F&S, but chose to cancel the pass, I think many exercisers also chose not to go out yesterday! Really chaos with so much snow at once!
10 November 2016 - 21:38
Steel city anna says:
Funny that it was snow that got Stockholmers to thaw out and start talking to each other 🙂.
It looks cosy and cold but you get warm from shovelling anyway 🙂 .
10 November 2016 - 23:50
admin says:
Inga M, I think the snow is quite cosy, but it's hard when it melts and becomes wet. And you may be very right that many older people find it difficult to get out! I don't really understand what you mean with my comments. I will go to your blog and ask 😉.
Husisblog, yes winter came quickly, but I think it will melt away again. Today it has been a plus degree and quite wet ...
Henny, what a heat! 30 degrees is easily TOO hot. And of course you can borrow pictures! Just a small link back and we will be happy 🙂 .
Deciree, glad you like our (Peter's!) pictures! It can be really nice here when it's snowing 🙂.
Matts, I haven't thought much about where they make the snow, but there are usually piles here and there. Here in the marina they drive everything into the water 😉.
Susjos, it was probably just as good to cancel the pass, probably many who would not have been able to come anyway! I have been at work both yesterday and today, but it has been very empty in the lunch restaurant 😉.
Steel city Anna, yes haha, it's a bit funny that it takes snow to "thaw" people 😉.
10 November 2016 - 23:57
Mary of Rövarhamn says:
Wonderful pictures. I think we all feel good about a little snow chaos sometimes. A little break from everyday life, something new to talk about and a reason to go out. Maybe you can even make some new friends in the process. Here on the west coast we only have a few centimetres of snow, and I have to admit that I'm a little jealous. Hugs. Linda
11 November 2016 - 1:29
Eva - People in the Street says:
You have much more snow than we have here in Luleå. But what I see in the pictures is a normal condition for a typical winter day up here. But we are more prepared with the snow removal because that is how it is here ...
It still looks cosy, it's quite quiet when there is so much snow.
11 November 2016 - 13:49
Marianne - Glimpses of the world says:
What a lot of snow has fallen in Stockholm now! Here in Oslo there is only a thin layer of snow.
11 November 2016 - 17:43
Elin is travelling says:
Damn how much snow! I can imagine that it is so cosy to sit inside in the warmth of the boat anyway...when all the shovelling is done of course 🙂 .
Great pictures!
11 November 2016 - 18:07
Solan says:
Great pictures! We shovelled out the motorhome and headed south. Want to remind you that there are about 1 million people living in the big city, of course there will be chaos when the worst snowfall in 111 years occurs. Maybe more streets to clear than e.g. in Umeå or Kiruna... oops 🙂.
14 November 2016 - 22:00
admin says:
Mary af Rövarhamn, a bit charming that people go out and actually talk to each other. I like that 🙂
Eva, yes you are certainly more prepared, but you also have much less traffic to deal with 😉.
Marianne, there was a lot at once, but now it's melting away again ...
Elin is travelling, just like that! Glad you like the pictures!
Solan, oh, wish you a super nice trip!!! And thanks for this, I usually also try to argue that we have significantly more traffic here to take care of!
15 November 2016 - 9:35