It has long been our family tradition that wherever we are on Christmas day we raise a glass to loved ones and absent friends including any who are no longer with us. This year there were a few more to remember (four good friends have gone this year including Ian and ColK). When you lose someone very close like a partner or parent that whole year is a series of firsts; birthdays, anniversaries etc but Christmas seems to be the pinnacle. I know Andrea will have her family with her this Christmas and, since she is maintaining the traditional post Christmas party, her friends will also be seeing her through. If she hasn't already read this I will direct her to it when we see her later today so that she knows we are all thinking of her and anyone else who finds themselves without their loved ones this Christmas.