As you say, while you were away. Glad it all came good in the end! UK, winter 63, was bad, but I don't recall the tree damage you suffered.

Pretty to look at, but only from a warm room, lit, through the window?

I had no idea it got that bad Norm, yikes. Very reminiscent of the '98 Ice Storm with the extensive tree damage and extended power outage. I assume you experienced it too?

I found it quite odd that norman.walsh.name was unreachable. This puts things in perspective. Good to hear no damage was done to you and yours.