Brian: Hi, Frank, how's it going? Snowed in?
Frank: Yes, we bloody well are! The farm was cut off for a couple of days, awful, worst winter for a long time.
Brian: Yes, wasn't it? Did you manage to dig yourselves out?
Frank: Yes, eventually, they actually sent over some boys from the barracks down the road and a digger too! It took a few days, but it all got done.
Brian: Well, I haven't been in work for almost a week, the office was shut. Oh, and the supermarket shelves were almost empty, no deliveries were able to get through.
Frank: Wish that was the extent of my problems! I haven't been able to get fresh feed for the animals myself so, guess what? They helicoptered it in on Wednesday! They sent me and Dotty some food supplies too.
Brian: What about electricity etc?
Frank: Well, yeah, trouble with that and water for a day or two, then it was ok, but no fun sitting around with candles. We did have our log fire, though!
Brian: You managing to work now, animals ok?
Frank: Yes, so far, but we're going to be lambing soon, so hope the cold weather holds off, we really don't want to lose livestock.
Brian: Wonder how Gran and Grandpa managed in the old days, must have been hell.
Frank: Oh, yes indeed! Perhaps they stocked up just in case, rather than just being able to pop out in the jeep for supplies.
Brian: Yes, anyway, give my love to Dot! Keep in touch and keep warm!
Frank: Thanks cuz.
Because of the snow Brian didn't go to work for almost a week. Frank's farm was cut off for a couple of days until some boys with a digger helped them. They didn't have electricity, and the fresh feed for animals had to be helicoptered. 