Post-Christmas break this year was just outside Richmond in a very nice let for the week. Have a look at the video above, a bit wonky I know, but it will give you some idea. It’s a delightful ‘chalet’, very alpine and authentic looking in the snow. Modern with all cons and very warm thanks to efficient heating and the glass frontage that benefits from the sunlight. The weather has been very cold and snowy in this part of the world, but it at least makes it picturesque. We’ve had a nice time here just relaxing and going out when we want to for supplies and a bit of sight seeing. The roads have been pretty treacherous and I’ve only ventured out once on the bike to go to Barnard Castle, but had to be very careful because of the icy conditions. And it was freezing cold. My poor feet and hands, in spite of the latest hi-tech gear, were frozen. The rest of me was fine. I’ve invested in some wonderful merino wool base layers, and they really do the job. Much better than synthetic stuff. It keeps you toasty warm, wicks away perspiration so that you stay dry, and - so the ads say - is ‘no stink’, having some kind of natural ability to stop you smelling ! See above for a video of the place. The people in it are Richard and David relaxing and reading the papers ! The tasteful music in some of the clips is just an taste of the sophisticated musical horizons of R and D. Oh, I forgot to tell you that I’ve upgraded my iPhone to a 3GS which has video facility so I can take little movies whenever. Expect more !