When you live in a warm climate where snow and frost, apart from freak occurrences about once every 60 years (I actually witnessed the last one but it only lasted a few hours), are only seen on the distant hilltops, it is nice to see such stuff close up.

Seasons are not what they used to be due to numerous factors.

However, although it is great to muck about in the snow or just try to keep warm when it’s cold and frosty or icy, I’m not sure prolonged periods would go down too well.

Time for a bit of shopping