I do feel that for various reasons that persons wanting to read this blog might have felt they haven’t been getting their money’s worth in December so here is a bumper round up to clear up what’s occurred during the time I’ve spent not writing very much.

Since Lufbra a couple of weeks ago I’ve been working hard on a number of projects that have been taking up large chunks of time, including building a big contact database for one client, and pushing through a series of refreshes on another of my larger projects. What with the stuff up in Sheffield too, it’s been manic, but I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t been enjoying it.

Despite all this, I’ve tried not to neglect social stuff as best I can, so have recently had a good few meet ups with Will (talking about a potentially very nice bit of work), Steve, John and Tom, Raj, George, and Wii sessions over at other Tom’s (where on my first attempt to use the controller I managed to smash a glass all over his front room).

And further afield, last night I went out in Bank with Swan and Devito, one of two trips to London this week, as I’ll be down there again for new year as well. For the first time possibly ever, I’ve had so many invitations for things to do on 31st January I feel mortified that I’m having to turn people down… after all, the past three years have been very last-minute affairs.

Last night was very humorous. It involved age-old drinking games, posh bars, cheeseburgers, an Albanian, sore knuckles (not from fighting however), falling asleep on a bus for far too long and a Krispy Kreme doughnut. I then spent most of this morning nursing a ferocious headache while my mate’s 13 year old brother hurled insults at me on an etch-a-sketch. It wasn’t a conventional hangover recovery method, nor was it particularly effective.

Christmas itself was the usual family thing, and after having the main event here at home, the next day was over to the relatives in the country, and thankfully it was for lasagna and not for more turkey. Presents-wise I’ve done not too badly, although I’m chocolated up to my eyeballs and visits to the pool have become fewer and further between due to changes in the daily schedule. I’ve drawn up a list of things I need to purchase in the coming weeks, but have yet to venture to any sales. Internet shopping seems far more appealing.

I’m hoping that 2008 is going to be as good if not better than 2007. Still, 2003 is the year to beat in terms of greatness, so here’s to hoping and a belated Merry Christmas to you all.