Baton down the hatches

The fires were lit at the homestead yesterday, we didn't venture out unless it was to get more coal or walk the dogs and then we were dressed as Nanook of the north. A warm 'winter' casserole was prepared for dinner though we stopped short of mulling the wine! Where oh where has our Indian summer gone? Come to think of it, where did the summer go?

Today we are off to Peterborough to have a look for good quality wet weather gear and new waterproof walking boots.