venere08: Hi laura,
Long time no see. Yes, I experienced a bit of NY cold in '96, when I gave up on umbrellas, cos the wind just turned them inside out.
Yeppers, nice and warm here. 30C right now. Just got back home.
Keep warm. I will do my best to send lots your way.
Thanks Venera
I don't know how you did it, but it worked!!
Having a gorgeous weather here for last 3 days!!

now.... if only I could

ask you for one more favor

- a better company for a New Year night?