Fishbw , cheers for that , zooker / heli , yep PA31 routing was EIDW-EGNX FL110 mostly imc but icing only came around WAL . As glf said it really isnt a problem at this time of year its normal , yep overloaded rubbish heater etc . Its just part of it all. Normally the deicing boots will not work when they have been cold soaking for 35 mins at that FL so just let it build then make a decisiOn as to when to descend , it would only becOme a safety issue if descent was refused , but this has never happened nor do i believe it ever would , so alls good just another night of single pilot plodding along , so spare us a thought when talking to the airline lads and lasses in their nice warm flight decks as we are sat on our todds freezing dressed up like we are off on a nordic campaign drinking thermos coffee. But most challenging rewarding and enjoyeable flying in the uk imho . And you troops in scottish are always a pleasure , take care