Galoshes ftw! Except they had these clip thingies to tighten them so they wouldn't let water/snow in. Usually it failed and my feet got wet anyway. I, however, having had a Brit step-mum, knew what Wellies were. lol
Tom, your ending was superb. What you did with Pingu was superb! I wish the two of them could meet back up. I love the way the story is going with you now being a "Voice"! I would not have guessed Hidden Springs. I really loved the fairy ring too! Can hardly wait to see the house.