8th February Bang them bells!

Who would have thought you have spent your whole life trying to avoid a multitude of activities in the freezing cold that people who live in other countries actually think are fun. 

What better way is there to spend 4am on a Tuesday morning than watching normally sane individuals hurtling down an ice tube at a gazzilion km an hour riding a tea tray. What could be more enchanting than watching couples trying to play bowls on ice but by using large stones and a sweeping brush. Is there anything more life affirming that watching people do mental acrobatics on skies featuring a commentary by people obviously high on illegal substances, using phrases, descriptions and expressions you will not understand in the slightest. 

Is there a greater ear worm than the theme tune for Ski Sunday which will now be lodged in your head unti the clocks go forward. Is there any greater certainty than the fact that GB will struggle to win a gold medal until snowman building, slipping back down an uphill stretch of road or being completely unable to drive a car if a few flakes have fallen are included in the Winter Olympic timetable.

Whatever winter sport floats your boat just make sure you have that cow bell armed and ready to bang for Britain before the opportunity melts away faster than a Conservative majority.






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