Thankfully, we've had nothing like the winter of last year. Twelve months ago, we had just ended six weeks of snow, ice and minus temperatures. So far, the white stuff has passed us by and long may it continue.
As for diets and fitness regimes, well, I plan to lose seven or eight pounds before the end of April. That's when I'm heading to Montana and I'll need some room for those American breakfasts. I still wear trousers with a 32" waist but this is mainly due to a generous interpretation of that size by the nice people at GAP. The bit that is starting to overhang the waistband is the concern. All I need to do is beat my record of four press-ups.