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Hello, Elle!
This router is the original one.
Must be 6 years old.
I have never been offered a new one.
It does go on the blink from time to time.
I have a simple unlimited wifi deal with BT.
It is cold here, but no snow.
My friends in Norn Iron have 5C!

Good morning, Rusty!
We have had a light smattering of snow overnight!
Fortunately, it has now melted upon the ground, but the trees and bushes, the roofs and the cars still bear witness!
As yet, I have been no further than the garden.....which is very muddy......and squelchy.......
I think I shall follow yesterday's pattern and take the dog out later, when the temperature has risen slightly.
What is your weather like? I hope you managed to avoid the snow?
I have already finished the Everyman crossword - just one still to parse.

Which Everyman clue, elle? We've a couple of inches of snow, so golf was off this morning - I did the crossword instead.

Morning, Chris!
Yes, we've had some snow too, but it didn't stick on the ground.

I think I've got it.....
I'll tell you what I think - you can tell me if it's correct but PLEASE do NOT give me the answer if I'm wrong - I can play with this all day!

8D: doubtful about facility, brother? Get a mechanic (6,6)
Answer is "greasemonkey" = mechanic (def)
grey - doubtful
ease - facility
monk -brother

My reservation is over "grey " meaning "doubtful"l?

It's a grey area, elle.

Good to have confirmation!

Good morning, Elle!
Cold and bright here.
No snow.
My wi-fi appears to be a bit better this morning.
Although I seemed to have gone into "incognito" mode on my Chromebook. Not a clue how I did that!
It seems OK now. I am "cognito" again, if that's a word!
If not, a granddaughter should be able to help.

Morning, all.

Rusty, I can't remember if you do the Sunday Times crossword, but there's one of 'those' clues for us today...

2 D. Gear for one version of 'London Calling' (3,3,4).

Good day, Malone.
I do not get a Sunday paper, but I accessed Sunday Times online to try and solve it with the help of other clues!
I won't say the answer here in case someone stumbles across this unintentionally. But it involves a "faithful friend" and a tibia!
Anne Bradford gives it!
I would not have got it without the help of other answers, though.
Is it fair? Debatable.
Not being a Londoner I never hear these phrases and there will be many like me, all over the place.
We are doomed!

Rusty, glad you got the 'London calling' answer. I'm not a Londoner either but I have many friends there - they say things such as 'up the apples and pears' as often as I say 'hoots mon' or 'och aye the noo' !