Ho Ho Flaming Ho ...

It's Christmas! Strictly, that's if you're a Christian, but I'm certain in todays multi-cultural and Mammonistic societies all and sundry will be out buying baubles and trinkets they can't afford to give to those who, the rest of the year, the said givers, would be glad to snuff-out or remove at least one limb - that especially in the case of old Aunt Mildred who insists on taking her false teeth out mid-dinner. "Is she still alive?", I hear you ask ...

The receivers of said baubles and trinkets  will, as is their right and yearly habit, give one of those sickly smiles and say, "You shouldn't have bothered. It's lovely." The first sentiment being heart felt and the second having the sincerity of a politician touting for votes at an election.

JC's adopted birthday brings with it the threat of the "Traditional Dinner" which, as you all know, includes an over-supply of booze, a totally indigestible Christmas pudding, silly hats and crackers that seldom crack. This splendid fare, only cooked once a year, is a testament to tradition rather than nutrition. Thank God for antacid remedies ...

Lest you get the idea that I'm a Humbuggering Old Fart I will take the opportuntity to wish all my readers

Have A Safe and Enjoyable Christmas!

Please don't drink and drive you could run over Aunt Mildred ...