When the forecaster announces that is it "getting a bit chilly in the Urals" he isn't talking about an embarrassing medical condition; indeed not, it is simply a gently way of couching the news that winter is truly arriving.
The arrival of Siberian geese to the UK three weeks early tells us all the it is going to be a very cold one indeed, so this is the time to close the curtains, turn up the heating and switch on the internet. With the cat happily snoozing away on the most comfortable chair in the room, the second most comfortable one is found to plonk oneself down and play our favourite game online.
The most popular game online is undoubtedly Rainbow Riches and the good news is a seasonal variation will shortly wing itself down for players to enjoy. The backdrop and feature screens will be getting a snowy makeover, with the Pathway to Riches covered in crunchy snow, and the Spinning Wheel of Fortune throwing off snowflakes as it is enthusiastically spun by our iconic leprechaun!
And what would winter be without Christmas to break it up - a pretty downbeat time, you would imagine. Rainbow Riches catches the Christmas feeling with our leprechaun donning a Santa hat - and very happy he looks in it too!
The seasonal version of the game has been tried and tested at land-based sites for a couple of years, and the thumbs-up response from players has given the makers the nod to roll out this cheery version for online fans to enjoy.
To find out more about this stunning game, you are more than welcome to visit www.rainbowriches.org.uk.