UK: It has been rather cold over much of the UK now since about the 17^th of December with many parts having hard frosts and some snow at times. Southern Britain was a little milder with rain for a while during the early part of last week. It further looks like the cold weather will continue with persistent frost and further snow for many parts, at least until the weekend of the 9^th & 10^th of January. After that it looks like it may be a little milder in the north for a day or two, then colder again.

Falklands: Cool and rather wet at times, especially earlier in the week, with a slight ground frost on several nights. Temperatures a little more summery over the last few days.

Ascension: Mostly dry with sunny periods. Though there were a few rain showers during the week.

St Helena: Mostly dry, though a few light rain showers many days, more especially early in the week.

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The following begs the question. Are the shipping lines run by a bus company? None for ages, then three arrive together.

 

I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In):-     The title of this article is that of a traditional Christmas Carol from England.  It is speculated that this carol is a sort of upbeat version of the tune “Greensleeves” which has a similar meter. As far as I can gather the earliest printed version dates from the 17^th century.

 

I saw three ships come sailing in

On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;

I saw three ships come sailing in

On Christmas Day in the morning.

 

And what was in those ships all three,

On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day?

And what was in those ships all three,

On Christmas Day in the morning.

 

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there,

On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there,

On Christmas Day in the morning.

 

Pray, wither sailed those ships all three,

On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;

Pray, wither sailed those ships all three,

On Christmas Day in the morning?