Hello all!  Apologies for my lack of activity over the past few days – alas I have been laid low, left clutching at the last gasps of my failing breath by that deadly scourge of mankind: Yes, I have had Man Flu.  (pauses to cough weakly)

As I lifted my frail head this morning, I had just about enough energy to notice that it’s been snowing – it’s been great to see all the pictures posted by healthy people on Facebook and Twitter of impressive snow sculptures – especially these two:

One day, one day I will be back out there amongst you all.  (Er – maybe tomorrow; Susan says I’m nearly better.)  For now I shall rest my weary head once more (and maybe see if there’s any Noodle Soup going…)