The Russian snow has arrived! I thought something was up when I peeked out of the bedroom window this morning and saw men in fur hats serenading the street with balalaikas (just had to join in) and a stout lady hailed me with a cheery "доброе утро"... I'm now just heating up the samovar while Mrs. F. dances a troika in her nightie with the postman and the milkman.

VT - so sorry to hear of your woes. Hope some relief comes soon...