Katz Tales: Fluffing up for frosty adventures

Tic Tac has fluffed up like a little polar bear. Photos: Ellen Whyte

We had blue sky yesterday. The sun shone too. Like a fool, I squealed with excitement, pulled on my shoes, and opened the door, intending to head outside. Tic Tac stood next to me, ears up, tail alert with interest. A second later, the blast of arctic cold had both of us bouncing back in horror.

We’ve been very lucky so far, with plenty of blue-sky days. However, while it looks inviting, Britain is cold. The meteorologists on weather reports talk blithely of mild weather and warm periods – when it’s 8°C!