The winter solstice

We are really looking forward to the winter solstice this year!  It's this Sunday.  In England today, sunup was at 8:06 a.m. and sundown was at 3:55 p.m.  The sun hardly gets above the horizon - you drive around with the sun in your eyes all day.  You really make an effort to get out in the sun whenever you can, too.  The last two days, we have had sun and Sheila's been going out for long walks.  But you have to get a move on, or the sun will be down before you know it.  Of course, it's fun.  I don't think the long nights are bothering us that much right now.  We'll see how we do over the next few months! :-)