Oh no! I remember the zebra mussel invasion of the Great Lakes when I was a kid. It wasn't pretty. They're RELENTLESS. And still there, if I'm not mistaken....

Bad news: Netweather have updated their prediction since this post, and they're now putting the chances even lower at 10%. Good news: I suppose a green Christmas makes travel easier, for those who are...

I've just nabbed the first one, and got my first look at St Pancras into the bargain. Sweet!...

One more to add: my lovely local, the Lord Stanley. 51 Camden Park Road London NW1 9BH...