On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 09:02:00 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

This winter has been as dull as wet and snowy and as cold as any I can
remember since I was a boy in the 50s.

Really? You have had temperatures of minus 10 degrees C (and lower) this
winter? You have had deep snow that has lasted for weeks on end? You
have had short periods of heavy snow lasting up to a week that have
completely covered cars?

Our fuel bills have certainly been a lot cheaper over the last 4 years -
to the extent that the coal we bought in 2013 hasn't been touched and we
have burnt far less wood in the stove too.

Do you actually live in the UK? Or is your memory failing?

I must update my killfile again as I've just started seeing your posts
again.