I agree and having lived for a while in a cold continental climate where snow and sometimes severe cold were pretty much guaranteed throughout the winter months, there is nothing quite like the UK for winter drama!Although very frustrating most of the time, the rare times when some bit of real winter shows up albeit brief, is quite special, because of it's rarity. I must say that there are many occasions when I sorely miss 'proper' winter and try not to be too dismissive of what poor old GB offers!