Feeling thoroughly festive now. The Christmas roast is in the oven, the cheese is giving the fridge its own special aroma and the dessert is looking far too tempting to last the night.<\/p>\n
Our first guest is knocking together a trifle and another has just rung with the promise of a Haunch Of Reindeer (poor Rudolph).<\/p>\n
To all those descending on our place tomorrow – prepare to be over-fed and offered far too much alcohol. To every one else, feel free to pop in for a festive tipple, but if not have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.<\/p>\n
Oh yes, and anyone who chatters through Runaway Bride will not be allowed any Christmas pud – and this year’s is a good’un. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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