Hydes First Frost at the Rising Sun, Redditch

You know it’s the first sign open the curtains to see frost on the rooftops of the houses opposite you. Actually, I have blinds and for some reason I walk into the bedroom opposite and open those curtains to see how frosty it is outside. It’s mainly because the car’s kept on that side of the house so I can get an idea if I must force myself to go a bit faster that morning as I need to allow time to de-ice the windscreen. If the weather’s gotten worse, I can make a quick assessment of the roads before deciding whether to drive out. Nowadays, I keep my car in the garage if I remember. It’s so snug to drive out with a clear windscreen while all the neighbours scrape, spray and pour away. The only disadvantage is having to put the car in and out as it uses more fuel each time.