Thanks Be Well. On the strength of this I will open it up for general consumption.

I trust that you and your's will have a great Christmas.

BTW. I think that we are going to see some more work based training needs on the horizon with the current and anticipated growth of the unemployment register.

Christmas won't be much fun for the 2 million.

I know it's Christmas and we are perhaps a little more relaxed than normal. But, anyone who makes fun of either my monkey or my wardrobe is making a formiddable enemy.

However, on this occasion I shall assume that you have been standing too close to the happy festive waters, so no further action will be necessary.

p.s. lol

Wheres ya bin owd son.

I trust that the opthalmic business is thriving, regards to the family.

Thanks Maria. I keep on trying most mornings to get the best shots of sunrise. Thus far this first attempt seems to be the one.