I’m typing this on the eve of Christmas, in the last few minutes in fact. Unfortunately, it seems a lot of family are unwell with nasty colds and COVID, so I think we’re going to postpone the traditional Christmas day activities to give everyone time to get better. We’ll still see a couple of family, but will be meeting up for a full, belated Christmas dinner and get together in a few days time.
We were quite lucky the last couple of years as we dodged COVID and events went quite smoothly, although if my memory serves me correct, I think some people had to head off early to return to Wales before a midnight curfew… did that happen? I’m not sure, I may have to check tomorrow. Either way it all worked out fine.
It’s not all bad though, we all caught up for my Dad’s birthday a couple of days ago. Thankfully, the party wasn’t scuppered by the pandemic this year, unlike the last two. The house was jam packed with friends and family, like an English pub on new year’s eve, with everyone enjoying delicious food and plenty of drink. It’s a joyous occasion and yearly tradition that I always look forward to. I love my family, they are the most wonderful people to be around. It’s non-stop laughs and jokes; I couldn’t wish for better.
As I sit here, the rain has started to fall. No sign of a white Christmas this year, we’ll have to make do with some drizzle instead. But hey ho, I can’t complain, it’s a lot warmer than it was a week ago at the end of a two week cold snap. I managed to avoid the first week of ice thanks to a work trip to Malaysia, but returned to fresh snow, just in time for the second week of frost. Thankfully, between the Borneo heat, generous air conditioning, and iffy British weather, I managed to avoid getting a cold. Other work colleagues were not so lucky.
I quite like the rain, less so the cold, but would like to see the back of both to be honest so that I can get back on my bike and get some much needed exercise. I’m getting cabin fever being cooped up indoors so much.
Anyway, it’s just technically ticked over into Christmas morning so it’s probably time I got some kip before I bump into that chubby fella with the beard.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and hope you’re all safe and well.
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