Christmas Eve is here, I like to think today is the day it all begins, the decorations go up and that Christmas feeling arrives in style.

Here’s wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our members and guests. 


Have a great one 

Just waking up from a very late night of wrapping gifts and placing them under the tree (which, for me, is a full 24 hours ahead of schedule!).  Soon enough, there will be the final, insanely hectic, mad dash to get the house all clean and shiny, and ready to receive the dozens of family members and friends who will be gathering to share our love for one another, and participating in the nearly ancient family traditions that surround this time of year. Today is the day where all of the toil and effort of the previous year becomes worthwhile, and where the bonds of family and friendship are forged and strengthened.

May you all share in the love, joy and peace that this holiday season can bring, and may we all carry these feelings with us through today, into the new year, and beyond. May your most fervent wishes become reality, and may the Christmas turkey/ham/goose not be too dry.

@ Freddy, such kind words, make me feel all happy inside, all the work was worth it 

@ Dave, an excellent Yuletide read.

@ Diesel, back at ya mate, all the best to you and the LHG.

No, it's Ok, once youv'e broken the joins between the keys, it would appear that wax is quite a good lubricant. 

Well, I know I did. And I learned a very valuable lesson in the process. When asked what you want for Christmas by the younger brother's new girlfriend, should you choose to reply in verse, be quite certain to pick the song you sing VERY carefully!

I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas...(Lyrics in MORE)

It's a stuffed animal, called a "pillow pet", and it happens to be a Hippo. And cool toy, BTW (Just don't let the missus know it's a toy. )

Looks really friendly that, needs a shave though or am I looking at the wrong one.