It could have been so different considering the changeable nature of weather patterns around that time of year. As it was people were relaxed and children played. I had experienced deluges of rain on many occasions while gathering the furze. One time in February I was out at Coverack and got so wet I had to change before driving home but before I had managed to get into the car the dry clothes were almost as wet. Later in March I got sun burnt one day and the next day it snowed sleet and was bitterly cold. Later the same day I was back to wearing a t-shirt again.