A tiny bit less cold

We didn't have quite the freeze up last night as the night before, which would be encouraging if it wasn't for the Met Office threatening another cold snap on Christmas night, though Accuweather are more optimistic for a thaw starting on Boxing Day. So guess which one we're believing.

It hasn't prevented a bit of an exodus to the bank by some liveaboards; Windsong, for example, and sadly, there's this despairing account in NBW.

Meantime, icicles are appearing here and there; apparently in Sweden, falling icicles are one of the main hazards to life and limb in the winter weather. I captured this one under the railway viaduct on the way into the village:

Now wouldn't that be alarming if it were the canal overhead?

Thanks to all who have sent us good wishes, by the way; I'm trying to make sure either Sheila or I respond, but to any who get missed, it's much appreciated, and you have a good one too!

I notice that the hit rate has dropped off a bit, but that might just have something to do with fewer people being at work this week ;)

I plan to keep blogging until we go away, but will then rely on Twitter whilst we are at Lincoln.