A Present from Siberia

High pressure is settling over northern Europe and easterly winds are set to bring some severely cold days for the rest of this week. Once this would have been of some concern but with my commuting days behind me I can take relaxed (if not smug) attitude to it all whilst still thoroughly sympathising with those who must still go through it.

Here, courtesy of Twitter, BBC Travel and Jaymesh Patel, are a couple of snapshots to encapsulate this morning's fun and frolics for those attempting to reach central London from parts out west.

We had a little snow this morning in beautiful Ruislip, about enough to disturb any gnats strolling on the pavement and it's all gone now.