Sorry Killick - double error on my part. I answered way too late in the morning (3 a.m. or whatever it was). Yes, the rules were indeed whoever was closest in date - and that's you. Three cheers!
So what was your method (finger in the wind?), message found in pee in the snow? If the latter, have a gander at your front lawn and let us know when the next one is ...
P.S. I don't think there were prizes this time, but if Jayview thinks there are, don't let on, and collect! :)