It is nice that we all agree, I think even those castin nasturtiums at us seem to dislike the Christmas Cr*p.

I keep intending to NOT SEND cards and donate a sum of money to charity!

Send a letter - the good old postie gets his / her christmas bonuses then - although these days they complain about the extra work and want conditions money for the cold weather.

BUT the shops only do 'cos we are gullible enough.....Me mam buys her stuff in teh January sales - if you aren't talking fashion (in all senses of the word) she saves a fortune and avoids all the pressure slaes form June onwards.

Bah Humbug - NOT - off to practice and plan for tomites gig. You can dance many dances to carol tunes - but not tonite.

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