Only 9.30 p.m. here in Scotland but elsewhere in the world Christmas Day has arrived with all the associated excited over Santa Claus ; St Nicholas, etc. little children going wild, not sleeping, carrots and milk on the carpet and the remnants of wrapping paper (enough for a rain forest) waiting to go into the recycling bin.
Still snowing here in Penicuik, and across the South of Scotland, not sure what the conditions of RGB's bet is, but he does have money lodged with the bookie that it will snow in Edinburgh on X-mas day.
After an early rise, a de icing session on the cars, bit of shovelling it was on with the chores again. I even managed to make a big pot of the genuine mince, carrots, onions and peas served up with mashed tatties, a nice traditional Scottish dinner.
Off to town to join in the merry throng of last minute shoppers who are apparently spending at the rate of £1m per second throughout the UK- however I was unfortunate enough not to get what I was looking for - my fault for not buying the gifts when I should have - never mind, I am sure that when the sales start we might be able to source it, and the moths will once more see the colour of my money.
Sparky Mark popped in , on 24 hr call for the gas board for the festive period, and had his first evening call for assistance. There is always a need for someone to be working - so good on you Sparky, and to all those others in the same situation, nurses, firemen, the police, etc.
Breaking news at the moment on the TV about the attack on the Pope within St Peter''s . Rome, by a women who jumped over the security barrier. He appears to be uninjured, although one of assisting priests is hurt. Obviously big questions to be asked about his security screen/ bodyguard, it is a shame that this will be increased and possibly take him further away from his congregation.
Just sad that we cannot have a day of peace in the true spirit of the "festival".
Merry Christmas
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