But first a bulletinn from our sailor – who doesn’t seem to care that it’s freezing cold and blowing a gale in the channel- But then, as dh points out (ahem, why did I miss this!) sail boats need wind!

Today was great…we’re in Cherbourg channel was insane force 9 wow 50 knots wind speed we got up to 11.3 knots sailing. Storm sails up crossed the shipping lanes, what an experience. I love my life…
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And for those of us who aren’t quite so adventurous – including me – here are some fabulous photos from sunny Florida courtesy of my lovely friend, Margaret who spends each chilly UK winter here –

Hugs around the world on this first day of April
Sxx