I'm doing great so far but must admit that I'm a bit nervous about Dec-Feb months. By now we've moved to Enniskerry (Co. Wicklow) and I work close to Stillorgan on the south side of Dublin, so it's a bit more than 7 miles. It's rained a fair bit the last few days, but so far it hasn't been so cold that I've minded getting a little wet. I've ordered a Gore rain jacket (turns out that the one I have is only water resistant, not water proof) which should be in shortly. If the forecast in the mountains calls for ice, I will work from home! I've decided the bus is scary enough on dry roads, which leaves me only one option!

I've seen what I would call "ponchos" in the shops here but have only ever seen one person using one. Have you ever tried one? I wonder if it's more practical or if a jacket & pants is more practical.