A flying visit back home saw us leave the mild winter of Florida, only to be greeted by the big freeze that had engulfed most of the UK.  It was great to catch up with our family and friends once again, albeit for only a short time.  We picked up the usual mountain of post and spare parts, but made sure we had enough room in our luggage for the delicious Christmas cake which Sue’s Mum had made especially for us.

Knaresborough in the grip of winter: