Thanks everyone for the lovely comments. No Gabby we don't get any snow down where I live but we do get it in the Australian Alps and people go skiing or sight seeing. The only time I miss snow is at Christmas, I've been here 40 years and I still can't get used to warm/hot Christmas days. We dress the inside of the house up for the grandkids and my husband LOL at Christmas so this will become part of the decorations. Yes Gabby I know what a MC is too we see them in antique shops over here and also the painted ones.
Marg