The last day of the crocus vacation, at the end of February, promised to be an ice-cold one.  Right then, we had planned a Family gathering as a late birthday present for my mother-in-law. We had stayed overnight in Zeebrugge to be at the coast on time, in order to start our family Sunday with an elaborate breakfast together.  I had packed a ridiculous suitcase full of extra sweaters, skisocks, .