Okay now I will acknowledge Christmas! I mean the shops have been selling Christmas related items since September but being the miserable old git I am I have refused to acknowledge it until now.

I must admit I am really looking forward to it this year. Last year I was in India and I must admit I missed home. Not that I wasn’t looked after, but home is where the heart is.

Work has been pretty hectic as everybody tries to meet the end of year deadlines whilst at the same time staff motivation starts to drop off in anticipation of the holiday season.

Wednesday evening the boss took us out to dinner at the Roof Garden in Kensington. It was a very nice restaurant (Well done to our party coordinator) and a really nice meal. It was a great opportunity to meet the wives of colleagues and just chat. The only negative was that we all had rather long journey home.

Next week is bound to be just as busy, but I finish up on Friday until the 5th January, so I just have to stay focused for a little longer. I’m looking forward to the time off although I don’t have any big plans apart from Christmas day.

Christmas Day this year will be spent at my little sisters, with her husband, two children, and dog. My parents are also going to be there so it should be complete madness.

So it just remains to say season’s greetings to one and all and remind you that I am available for personal appearances for the price of an open bar and sausages on sticks.