It was fine, but I was busy shoveling out snow.

  It was a sunny day, but I had to work to clear away the snow around the house. It took me about two hours to finish it. But I thought it was a good exercise, so I didn't have to go for my everyday walk.
  I emailed Tomoko in Sendai. She has been in hospital since the end of last year, because the weather is so cold that it may affect her lung disease. She answered me later, saying she is not bad. I am relieved.