I wasn't here over last winter, but my husband was. He said he spent most evenings in a bath of hot water! (bit like richard and his hundreds of clothes on in bed) so I guess he wasn't kidding me. His comment was that the weather was OK outside during the day but our flat was built to keep the heat out, so once the temperature dropped ... need I say more ;)

I'm in UK at present and am looking out some shawls!

Cheers.