A party

Now I'm all out of synchronization with real time - sorry to confuse you.

The 18th B'day party went very well, only one or two of the guests consumed too much of the brewed beverage on offer, and one at least has lost the coat off his back as a result. The guy who runs the place complemented us on the good natured event, and that everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. It the best one we've had for ages!. It was nice to see all those people - most of whom I didn't know. There were some minor disappointments, like the girlfriend refusing a drink, but then ....

Christmas ...

Has come, and gone, as it does. All very quiet this year. Nice to have all the family home - that may be the last time we get that, as they're all growing up and doing their own thing. Liz flew to Scotland to see her pen-friend. He's been down before, so it's not too much of a problem. She'll be back on Friday. So we straight down to 3, and then there's another set of movements prior to the weekend. Quiet - but ever-changing. The tradition is midnight service, one drink, one present and bed. This year Andy went to see his girl, and the rest of us were left in confusion. Bed at 1:45, asleep before 2, when he says he came back. Yawn!! Christmas day was nice and peaceful, Church in the morning - unremarkable. Lunch with the in-laws - very nice, as usual. Boxing Day was final presents, and home Christmas dinner. Jo did a marvellous job, as usual.

So that's it over for another year. Just time to enjoy the presents.

Monday:Off to Stansted with Liz. Nice long drive - fine going, except the drop-off lane was closed 'High risk flight arriving'. Slow on the way back - too many people heading for lakeside I suppose. Started on the CCS project.

Tuesday:
More on the CCS project. Less than 50% through, already at 75% of word limit - help. It is the wrong way round.

Looked at my web page, published in haste - some links not working.