Very many thanks for parcel and letter received tonight. The padded coat is great and will be fine, I ought not to be cold now with that and we have had cardigan jackets and fur coats. You would think we were off on a Polar Expedition. I've got a beauty and it is warm. You would not half laugh if you saw us, it is a sight worth seeing. Talk about looking fat - it is not in it.
We are glad to be out of the trenches. We've had rotten weather, since we came out. We have been kept very busy while out; they don't seem to think we need any rest. We have been out all day stone breaking and bricking the transport field, and tomorrow we are off to some woods a few miles back to do some work there. There is a rumour that we are to go a few miles back after this eight days for a month's rest, but we have not much hope of it.
Please thank Janey for her parcel - it was great, especially the meat. I will try the chutney - it will be very handy. I've had letters from John and Joe and they seem all right.
You just ought to see us, it is a sight for the gods - a large lofty barn and all the chaps sitting round a brazier made out of a biscuit tine, with a few logs on, and all singing, with a few candles for illumination. It is not half a picture! We have had some fine woollen gloves issued, so I will keep the ones I had sent from home in reserve.
I was pleased to hear all are well, and that Aunt Joan is getting better. Well I've given you all the news, and will write you tomorrow if I get time. The weather is very cold and lots of the chaps hae had to go into hospital. I suppose you are still as busy as ever.
Hoping you all are well, as it leaves me in the pink.
Your loving brother Billie.
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