Christmas Day

Xmas evening, and I'm full of food and alcohol.

Have spent the afternoon dozing through Shrek and Toy Story 2, starting with bucks fizz at 9.30 a.m. might explain some of it but the wine and port with lunch certainly helped.

Everythings gone a bit quiet: niece disappeared about 7 with her boyfriend to see his family, my sister, brother-in-law and nephew went home just after Dr Who, Mum, Dad and Sonia are watching Eastenders having just watched Corrie, and I've temporarily moved out of the living room to use my Dad's PC while my share of the brussel sprouts do their thing.

Interesting selection of presents for all concerned. I think everyone liked what we got them, I like mine. looking forward to reading Schott's Almanac and the Christie book: Grandma Made Me An Anarchist. Got the usual joke from my mum - "if you give me the wool I'll knit you one".

Time to head back to the chocolate liqueurs as the winds of change have passed.

Hope your Xmas was as peaceful and relaxed as mine.