Last night I discovered the delights of cheese & olive bagels from the Energy Kitchen food stall in Selfridges in The Trafford Centre. Suffering for it now though. Also had my first experience of beef jerky c/o an obliging assistant who gave me a piece by way of taster; quite a sensation! Best of all are the Finest Coconut Macaroons in the World which are to be had (hot) from the Xmas market by the town hall in Manchester, an indulgence in which has now become an Official Advent Tradition of Rapunzel, Ross & myself seeing we did it last year too - and next year, God willing.

Musically: drooled over a 5-string fiddle in Johnny Roadhouse; tried an electric one in Forsyths but it was pretty poor given the price.

Top Gear: any amount of Stig merchandise on offer, though not at Johnny Roadhouse or Forsyths...