Where Were The Gritters?

Well we had the snow fall and roads were blocked. All around Monyhull Hall Road and Parsons Hill was a no go area for motorists, as were other areas of the city. But where were the gritters?

We all knew that it was to snow,  Birmingham Council knew it was to snow on Saturday morning,  the last Saturday before Christmas, the busiest shopping day before Christmas, but customers couldn't get to the shops and shops sales were lost.
But even if you thought you would be clever and go in to the city, well before the snow caught, thinking that you could get the shopping done, you missed out, as the snow clearers, who spread the crystal mixture on the walkways were missing or at least they seemed missing. This allowed inches of snow to build up so if you were in a shop, when you came out, there was a surprise waiting for you, then there is the journey home,
If you needed to wait for a bus, there was hours to wait, did they take them off, well no, they just couldn't get around the city. Deciding to walk there is the threat of slipping and sliding, and no one wants to fall and feel foolish as others come to your aide.
For motorists, once out of the underground car park, they too have slipping and sliding to contend with, but always keeping a very watching eye on cars in front of you and those passing.
The old adage, Birmingham has more hills than Rome really hits home and you wish our city didn't have as many hills as you gingerly drive up one, heart in mouth, various lights flashing away on the dashboard, hoping and praying you don't look a fool, that you're in the right gear, the engine isn't revving too high, worse still that you don't become stuck and another statistic.
Did I put my wellingtons in the boot of the car, before setting off, just in case I've got to walk home? Will I be warm enough walking home dressed like this?  More importantly if I stick at this speed and no one bothers with me, will I make it home in the car?
Well I did, unscathed and in my car.