Its 19.54 here in the UK and in the last half an hour, its been a little manic. I have been outside and hung the magic key that we have for our son (we dont have a chimney - so we now have a magic key for santa that can open every single door for children in the world) and also taken some photos of him doing it.
Have also arranged three carrots for some of the reindeer (of which Christopher will want to see some eaten with teeth marks - hint for you - get a serrated pastry cutter and cut through the carrots in places - it looks like teeth marks and to a child its magical to see in the morning). The mince pies are out ready, a wee glass of scotch there on the table and I have been out and cleared the garden today to ensure the reindeer have somewhere safe to land.
Basically, even though its hard - I have tried a little for our son and my wife is loving it.
I have also today done some deliveries, have even called at my mother and dropped off a pressie. I was prepared in case I saw her and all in, am glad I did for the chat about Clive.
Things are ready in the kitchen, another few hours and the mysterious ways of christmas will all happen in our house.
Its been a bad year for me as well as a lot of you and we have all lost people as well as dearly loved animals. There has been happiness with new arrivals - babies and cats etc on TCS and each have made it all a more of a magical place to be.
I have had surgery and when I expected to be ripped for doing what I had done, I had nothing but support from you all. My wife is about to enjoy her first christmas without ever worrying about being on a pill for the first time in her adult life.
I have hit rock bottom with depression and only through people like all of you, have I managed to climb out of the depths and get my head in gear. At times when I turned to drink to make it easier, you lot made me realise that this was not the answer.
The comings and goings, the ups and downs, the long days and nights either with or without our favourite people have all gone past. To each and every single one of you that have made me come through what I have I am grateful to. This site to me has generated friendships that I hope will never be broken and to be honest, possibly has been a life saver and I have never met a nicer set of people.
I wish each and every one of you the best holiday period whether you celebrate christmas or not.
Whatever your race, creed, religion or color is, I care not, I just wish you health and happiness and as much love as I can possibly give you.
Moreso, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have all given me and I hope I can give back to you one day.
If alone this christmas, drop me a line on the pc, I promise I will answer and if you happen to be in the UK, my house is always open to you, the house warm and the welcome even warmer than that.
Love and best wishes
Kevin,Carol and Christopher and of course Brandy - with love and fond memories always of my Vicki who died in August.
Have also arranged three carrots for some of the reindeer (of which Christopher will want to see some eaten with teeth marks - hint for you - get a serrated pastry cutter and cut through the carrots in places - it looks like teeth marks and to a child its magical to see in the morning). The mince pies are out ready, a wee glass of scotch there on the table and I have been out and cleared the garden today to ensure the reindeer have somewhere safe to land.
Basically, even though its hard - I have tried a little for our son and my wife is loving it.
I have also today done some deliveries, have even called at my mother and dropped off a pressie. I was prepared in case I saw her and all in, am glad I did for the chat about Clive.
Things are ready in the kitchen, another few hours and the mysterious ways of christmas will all happen in our house.
Its been a bad year for me as well as a lot of you and we have all lost people as well as dearly loved animals. There has been happiness with new arrivals - babies and cats etc on TCS and each have made it all a more of a magical place to be.
I have had surgery and when I expected to be ripped for doing what I had done, I had nothing but support from you all. My wife is about to enjoy her first christmas without ever worrying about being on a pill for the first time in her adult life.
I have hit rock bottom with depression and only through people like all of you, have I managed to climb out of the depths and get my head in gear. At times when I turned to drink to make it easier, you lot made me realise that this was not the answer.
The comings and goings, the ups and downs, the long days and nights either with or without our favourite people have all gone past. To each and every single one of you that have made me come through what I have I am grateful to. This site to me has generated friendships that I hope will never be broken and to be honest, possibly has been a life saver and I have never met a nicer set of people.
I wish each and every one of you the best holiday period whether you celebrate christmas or not.
Whatever your race, creed, religion or color is, I care not, I just wish you health and happiness and as much love as I can possibly give you.
Moreso, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have all given me and I hope I can give back to you one day.
If alone this christmas, drop me a line on the pc, I promise I will answer and if you happen to be in the UK, my house is always open to you, the house warm and the welcome even warmer than that.
Love and best wishes
Kevin,Carol and Christopher and of course Brandy - with love and fond memories always of my Vicki who died in August.