article_snippet.sent: It’s absolutely freezing . .
article_snippet.sent: n’t so damned cold — nudging a steely 8C (47F).
article_snippet.sent: I bought neoprene gloves and shoes and, as autumn came and the temperature dropped, I invested in a wet-suit.
article_snippet.sent: But, unfortunately, I was not allowed to wear my new wetsuit
article_snippet.sent: And my passion faltered and I had to wait again for warmer weather.