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Christmas

Friday, October 24, 2008

A number of people I see and people in the media are groaning about it still being October yet the Christmas decorations are up in some places, Christmas ads in magazines and shops etc, and it’s true, it’s all a bit much.
But the other day, whilst in Sainsbury’s, I saw Hot Cross Buns! 
That’s like half [...]

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Stranded

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Today, I was planning to visit my older brother. He lives in a smallish town in London’s south-west suburbia. My other brother, who lives on the south coast, would also be there, so it would be a good opportunity to catch up with siblings, deliver Christmas presents, and generally be merry.
However, my plans are thwarted [...]

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White Christmas!

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

But sadly, not in London.
It’s 8.30am on Christmas morning and it’s 9ºC (48º in old money) and a bit damp.
I’m fairly sure it always snowed when I was a kid… or maybe my imagination has been impaired by the constant bombardment from the media of Christmas scenes with snow. I don’t remember the last time [...]

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Merry Christmas *

Monday, December 24, 2007

Just wanted to wish everyone a merry Christmas.
I’ve had a couple of days off work last week, today also, and have been catching up with old friends and colleagues and generally drinking too much.
I’ve also been watching lots of Columbo (even found an episode I hadn’t seen before!) and improving my skills at Mario Strikers. 
Tomorrow, I shall [...]

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