One more sleep

On the way to work I went to renew my drivers license. Goodwood Traffic Dept. are so efficient, I arrived at five past eight and I was out of there at twenty-five past. And, it's so cool. Okay, perhaps it doesn't take much to impress me but it's very CSI and I loved the fingerprint machine and other cool stuff. It must be because I'm only twelve at heart when I go into such a place.
The queue at Woolies yesterday evening was about half a kilometre (perhaps I exaggerate) but moved rather well. As I listened to people complaining I wanted to tell them how it used to be.
On Christmas Eve some of the stores would open at 8 a.m. If you wanted a carton of cream for the Christmas Pudding you had to be there well in advance so that when the doors opened and the "ladies" stampeded to the dairy section you were well in the fore. Ah, sweet memories. Now, if you run out the shops are open on Christmas Day. I have no quibble with this as after all, it's not a religious holiday for the whole nation and I think we must respect that.
I took the gammon out of the freezer last night and when I get home I'll cook it, let it cool a little and then glaze it in anticipation of tomorrows feast. We are so spoilt! We'll be 18 to lunch this year I believe and I'm sure a good time will be had by all.In the evening we'll watch our (now) traditional Christmas Day movie - Love Actually, can't wait.
Boxing Day (or whatever it's called these days) will be spent at The Stanton Spa, chilling in the garden (if the rain lets up) and having some holistic massage, foot soaks and all things relaxing.
Monday, perhaps a coffee at Giovanni's with one of those powdery croissant, we'll just play it by ear.
All in all, a good long weekend to look forward to.
To you and yours I wish the Merriest of Christmases and Peace and Goodwill to All Men.
It's not a lot to ask is it?