I was astonished to discover that it actually cracked two figures today, but then I read the effect of the chill factor and that explains why we were all huddled over our heaters at quilting today. The cats left a wee present at the back door to greet me on my return (a dead mouse) and the dog has been playing frisbee with the new footscraper door mat. Will have to move it slightly further away I think.

Tonight it is freshly picked broccoli layered with par-cooked potatoes, drenched in a cheese sauce and topped with grated cheese - all baked in the oven till brown on top.