Friendly Fred....

.... Always sends New Year greetings from Ile De La Reunion, France.

Brandy & Cider....

.... A festive mix.

Boxing Day sales....

.... Out with the old 42" plasma, in with the new 42" LCD.

My Christmas begins....

.... Home from work to Jacobs Cream Crackers, smelly Danish Blue & a glass of red.

Top of the Pops 2....

.... Always a favourite at Christmas.

My favourite bedtime drink....

.... Frothy hot chocolate laced with brandy, La Mumba.

My first taste of Christmas....

.... Cranberry topped pork pie.

Carol was always....

.... Smiling.

An eerie glow....

.... From the Christmas tree in the reading room.

Everyday essentials....

.... Carried around in my pocket.

An owl has just....

.... Just delivered my Christmas card.

A Christmas Cracker of an ale....

.... A few Tins'Ale relieves the pressure of getting the Christmas decorations up.

Putting up the Christmas decorations....

.... Very stressful, lots of swearing.