Here at Chez de Guerre we have had the tiny glass of champagne, the bite of excellent brie and a dark chocolate raspberry truffle, with feet up before the fire. Miss Angleterre visited and said "tut-tut" that it is not cold enough for the fire, but Dominique and Dervish are ensconced upon their cushions before it and we are quite happy. One has received several lovely gifts and given others, as it should be.