Must admit, was a wee bit worried. If the temperature had been higher and this fresh lot had fallen as rain we would have been a bit scuppered. But, the big hairy snow god of love has kissed the ground for us and we'll slide and drink in his honour!
Eh afraid so my friend. Re NY there are some great hotel deals at the moment but I shall wait for the flight prices to come down as you say should be able to get it for under £300 each