The heading was Ross' name for our pre-Christmas get-together yesterday when Gary, Carole and Luca came over for a meal and an exchange of presents. We had been out for dinner at Banchory Lodge on Friday night and I had set off early on Saturday morning, heading to Newcastle for the match against the current Premiership champions, Manchester City, whilst Jo stayed at home and prepared for yesterday's banquet.
We didn't buy a proper tree this year - the first time for many years - but we used the little artificial one that normally sits in our back room:
After a few more pre-dinner glasses of wine than planned, whilst waiting for everything to be ready, after the meal Carole had her by now traditional little snooze as Luca watched Jo's i-Pad:
Then we exchanged presents - I got a lovely Bush DAB radio and Ross was also delighted with his gift from Gary and Carole:
I suspect the ukelele may be travelling in Ross' hand baggage on Thursday!
Time now for the team photo:
After a suitable break, it was time for dessert. Jo had baked an enormous chocolate cake and apple pie, to boot:
Note the young gleaming eye in the background, licking his lips at the thought of the chocolate cake!
So, it's back to work today and I'm pleased to say for the first time in a week, I feel a little better. I certainly seem to have got my voice back and I'm definitely not coughing as much as I was a couple of days ago. Hopefully, I'll be fighting fit for Oz.
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