According to SpaceWeather, the earth's orbit brings us closest to the Sun today. We are five million kilometers closer to it than we are in July. So why am I freezing my nuts off here in the shack?. Chris G4PDJ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release Date: 30/12/02