rocknbil - 7:05 pm on Dec 24, 2006 (gmt 0)

Essex: do you have any leaves to rake, gutters to clear, any outside-ish tasks at all you can do?

Most of the down-ish comes from being trapped indoors with short days. Across the pond we call this cabin fever. I found strapping on a coat, getting out and doing something productive outside really helps. Until my toes get numb, then I'm happy to come back in. :-)