I do not plan to part with any more of my kitchen traps. I have one of those black OXO tools, a broad flipper designed for fish, and it is so useful that anyone who wishes to separate me from it will have to prise it from my cold, dead fingers. I have survived many flaps of that sort over the years, and I expect to outlive plenty more before my time is out.

Stilly, you asked whether I have sold any of my excess china on EBay. I have not; with 12 place settings of Wedgwood going to my nephew, I don’t think I have to so I won’t bother.

More snow is due this evening, but I’m going to a concert in London anyway. I’m taking two others with me, so I will be extra prudent on the road.