. Hello to you in the north! I just got back from ne England, Newcastle and then kielder observatory. Ne england is just wonderful. Was a bit of icy snow up at kielder very high up, and surrounding mountains, but clear at lower levels. The locals were remarking how snowless this winter had been so far! It wasnt too cold during our visit temp wide, but wed and thur had biting easterly winds. Back in London now, it's freezing already!!