@ddschteinn it is so good to hear from you. I feel I've been neglecting some people as I don't always get to everyone and I have no notifications (I know I'm a dinosaur with that but it might be part of my new years resolution to solve that problem!)
I really love the south of England, always have. I have not lived in Canterbury before, only visited friends here, so when we decided this would be the place, we haven't regretted it. It's also one of the better places weather wise, if they get cold and snow in the north, we get a bit of rain, but the plants and grass keep growing! And I don't mind the rain!
I hope you enjoy your Christmas and your Winter, I thought you lived in the area of the west coast that was more like English weather, just some rain but never too cold?