The run up to Christmas

I'm almost sorted, although my Christmas is always quiet as I only have my son and ex to entertain for Christmas dinner. I've given them the shopping list although I'll be paying for it and cooking it all. (Next year it's my turn to go to them ) ) I wrapped my presents last weekend as I wasn't away, and also did my Christmas cards.

I also didn't realise that there are only two weeks left before we break up. This semi-retired malarkey certainly makes the time pass quickly!

Edit: These emoticons crack me up. I actually put a and then a bracket ............. but I quite like the one that's appeared in the middle of the sentence.

I have the turkey crown and that's it. No presents bought and no cards either. I won't be sending cards this year anyway. Over here if someone close to you dies during the year, you don't send Christmas cards. My mum died in May.

OH is having a medical procedure tomorrow and another one in Dublin on the 18th so I am finding it difficult to focus on Christmas.

Good luck to Mr Anna.

I'm feeling very un-Christmassy this year. Perhaps a few of Frazz's cocktails might get us in the mood?

Virgin coladas for our non-drinking chums, of course.

Hope you didn't spoil your nails NN

What, completely ready?

Table laid, mince pies and sherry put out for You-Know-Who?

I'm still considering that Smooth Groove for everyone I know.

Looks like Walter to me.