I reckon I should have done more for the party last night. So far today all I have done is get a loaf on the go in the machine! Mind you, I am odd that way. I either make things a day or two early or leave it so I become frenetic in the kitchen. This is going to be one of the frenetic occasions. I shall shower soon, pop out to buy the vegetables I need and then go mad. One disadvantage here is that if I encounter catastrophe I can’t ring for a takeaway delivery………
It certainly won’t be a white Christmas here but then again it won’t be stormy - as parts of the UK apparently are at present. Cold certainly, the temperature is hovering around the zero mark and my electric meter is flashing away furiously as I maintain a very pleasant warmth indoors.
Yesterday Janet suggested I get a dog for a pet. I’d love to but that would condemn me once again to a life where I couldn’t leave home for more than six hours. A python would be ideal, you only feed them once a month.
I attach a photo of my gift from yesterday, it is much heavier than it looks.
Of necessity this is a short entry. As people the world over are struggling with wrapping paper or frantically racing around trying to find the last jar of brandy butter for ten miles, by all means spare a thought for the nurses, doctors, firemen and policemen who must work tomorrow. But please don’t forget the innumerable others who will also be working - sailors, pilots, the armed forces - most of whom will be far from home. Also the people keeping the water, gas and electricity flowing to your homes so you can roast the perfect turkey for your dinner tomorrow. The roadside repair men who will get you going if your car breaks down on the way to Mum’s for your festive feast. Yes, there are so many others who will be working besides the ones everyone remembers.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my loyal readers a Very Merry Christmas. No matter where you are in the world, whether it be turkey, ham, beef or goose, may your table be bountiful and your day joyous. Enjoy, and bless you all.
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