Colder out and warmer in

Well, we could hardly believe it, but we have snow. Snow! In November. In Oxford, we usually see it in Janurary or Feb... We have no idea if this is usual in Rugby, but here we are. We did hear on the radio yesterday that global warming will mean England gets colder (same parallel as Alaska), so maybe this is a foretaste? However, the inside of Bella is as toasty as it gets. Our solid fuel stove is shockingly effective, and since the boiler was serviced (did we not tell you we were without central heating for a number of days?) all is fantastically warm. Bella is wonderfully insulated and Elizabeth has been making new curtains as Pete fits new rods. It is cosy and cheery. Winter out, summer in. Lovely :-)