As thousands of people return to work and school after the festive break, snow and freezing temperatures are causing continuing problems with schools closed across the country. But with so many people complaining about the state of the roads, are we expecting too much from councils and government? Did you trudge through the snow to school when you were a child? If you live at the top of a hill, maybe you should have thought of getting a car you can drive in the snow? And if your pavement's not been gritted, think back: when was it ever gritted in the past? Bill Whiteford (standing in for Graham Stewart) takes your calls, texts and emails.