Hi All,

Hope you all had a great Christmas and are looking forward to a good new year and all that 2013 brings.

Had a good Christmas here apart from poor Deb has been ill almost the whole time, although she did manage to get through Christmas day.  I think it has been this flu/cold virus that has been going round.  The good new is that she is on the road to recovery and the worst seems to be over, so she may get to enjoy New Years Eve !!!!!!!

Well the weather has been awful so we have not been able to get out either (Deb being Ill hasnt made a difference).  The beauty of the internet has meant that we were still able to pick up some bargains in the boxing day sales (mostly from HMV online).  You should check out their Bluray sale (its the best on the net).  Picked up some more presents of people and so am just waiting for them to arrive.

As the weather has been bad and we have been confined to the house (so to speak), we have watched a LOT of tv and films including Mr Stink, Miranda, It'll be alright on the night, Doctor who and several others on tv.  Dvd/Bluray wise we have watched Fred Claus, Mr Bean's Holiday, Santa Paws 1 and 2, Hop, Nativity, Four Christmases and lots more.  I have also started to watch (finally....) my boxset of Band of Brothers.  I am hooked so far.

Not a lot happening other than that.  I have decided that i am making two new years resolutions.

1. Start doing a lot more writing
2. Stop biting my nails.

the reason behind number 1 is i have several stories that i have part-written and they are just sitting on my PC doing nothing.  I have been told that i am a good writer and if that is my gift its about time i started to use it and not sit around on my ass all day just wondering what might be.  The number 2 is because i am one of lifes nail biters and its starting to annoy even me.  Whether i am watching a tense football match or just watching a dvd i find myself biting my nails.  Not only does it make your fingers look unsightly, but it also causes some pain and discomfort which i intend to avoid.

I will let you know how i do with both.

Believer

Do I believe in Santa Claus

A man all dressed in red

That flies round the world in just one night

With nine reindeer to pull his sled?

Do I think its possible?

And if so, how can it be?

That there can be such a man

who nobody can see

Well I believe in miracles

and that some are here to stay

for miracles can be real

like they are on Christmas Day

Why cant there be a man like this

that flies all the way round the world

and brings gifts and toys to all the children

the good boys and the girls

for christmas is a time for us

to be thankful for who we are

so keep an eye out on christmas eve

for a very special star

And in your heart remember

the excitement when you were young

and open your eyes to believing

as the Christmas carols are sung

Jason Cotton

13/12/2012

©Sonofdel2012

Hi All.  Hope your christmas preparations are going well and that all is well with you and your families.  Its been a while since i have been ill now and it appears that the worst is over for me now. Yeyyyyyy

I havent been upto a lot lately as its been too cold to go anywhere.  All the christmas present buying is finished and most of the grocery shopping is prepared.  Really looking forward to it this year and enjoying the build up.  Got the Christmas tv guide the other day so in the next couple of days we will be planning our christmas viewing.  Hope there are lots of good programmes on as I miss that part about Christmas.  When i was young I always remember that there were lots of good programmes to watch including specials of Only Fools, 321, vicar of dibley, morecambe and wise etc........

Deb has almost finished making her christmas cards for this year and mostly its just wrapping and baking to complete the prep.  I havent written anything new for a while (until today).  We are watching a lot of DVD and Bluray;s at the moment as there isnt a lot on tv at night.  We finished Supernatural series 7 last week and now we are on Lost Season 4 (which is as confusing as ever !!!!!).  We have lots more dvd's to watch and a lot of seasonal and family movies to fit in as well.  Watched a couple of stand up comedy dvd's last night.

Michael Mcintyre - Showtime.  Funny in places and well delivered stories and anecdotes A+++
Sarah Millican - Thoroughly Modern Millican.  Funny as hell.  Very crude and bare-knuckle.  She is hilarious. A++++

Been playing Doom 3 BFG edition and getting my ass kicked big time.  Solid game and so much different than 1 and 2.  3d horror at its best.  Repititious with monsters and weapons.  A+++

Picked up some good deals as well on Play.  Managed to get the Back to the Future Trilogy on Blu-ray for £10 !!!.  (bargain).  Got Lost season 4 and Season 5 on BR too for £13 and £15 respectively.

Its nice to see my beloved Liverpool FC playing better and climbing up the Premier League table.  Come on the reds !!!!!!!!!!

If any of you like good fantasy clothing (dragons, hell, fire and brimstone and all that) then try www.spiraldirect.com  Awesome collection and prices that will amaze you.  Hoodies from £12.99 !!  Tees from £8.99 and thats just the tip of the iceberg

I will try and write some more stuff before christmas and keep you posted.  Cheers for reading.