On 25 Feb, 10:44, "Tom Allen" wrote:

I have found the last several days most pleasant. It's not windy and not
cold, the nights have been notably mild and the gas consumption has
reduced markedly. The daffodils are standing up again and the scent of
the daphne spills around the garden. *The roads are nor covered in
sticky black car-rot, the sun shines every other day and everyone seems
cheerier.

On the other hand - on the day it snowed heavily in Blackheath, I
don't think I've seen such a cheery population!

Admittedly the slushy mucky end to a cold spell is a bit deflating !

Richard