If its any consolation, its pretty quiet all over Europe at the moment, but the UK is definitely the quietest.

Last Friday was probably the slowest Friday I can remember in the 20 years that I have been over here.

When you think about the weather the last couple of weeks, rain, storms, forecast of sleet & snow, it doesnt really make you want to wander down the high street, and stop at the florists for a bouquet of flowers.

Also, being a bit morbid maybe, but we could do with a damn good frost

that always helps the funeral trade.

Another couple of weeks, and its valentines, then Mothersday & easter, and before you know its the wedding season again