Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds bore the brunt of the latest of the UK's snowfall last night - over three inches in the garden, and between ten and twelve out in the hills! I know, not a lot by some standards but it sure is making us shiver :o)

This photo is a timely reminder that the Six Nations' Championship begins in a little over forty-eight hours - my forecast is for Scotland to sweep all before them in a series of stunning victories and hold high the trophy (and the Calcutta Cup) on 21st March at Twickenham, having put the English to the sword in a nail-biting climax on the last weekend of the competition....

...oh sorry Doctor, I was dreaming...I'm ready for my medication now.....

Thursday 5th's entry to the Colourful February challenge; for others feeling colourful this month click here