A very Christmasy day. Cleared the admin bits first thing, then retreated to the lounge with Christmas cookies, coffee and presents to wrap. Switched on the digital radio and flicked between Life and Core for the next three hours. Far more relaxing than being at work.

I didn’t realise quite how long the wrapping was going to take, and I had a break in the middle to do aa quick interview for the News Channel. They wanted someone to talk about a Windows XP security breach, so I had a read up then did it by phone. It lasted about five minutes, but in the end only one sentence made it to air in the rendition I heard. Perhaps it was re-edited and played in a different form the rest of the day.

Paul had been in town all morning doing his last bits of Christmas shopping, so I caled him to see if he fancied popping around for lunch, after which we went to Sainsbury’s and I picked up all the bits I’d forgotten to get on Wednesday. Most of what I’d wanted then and they’d not got they still didn’t have. I guess deliveries get fewer and further between during the holidays.

We went our separate ways when we came back, but met up again at half seven to go to the gym. I ran 5.5km and feel all springy again. I only managed it because I’d changed all the music on my HipZip.

I’ll probably regret it tomorrow.

Did a count of obscene number of the edible and drinkable things I’ve brought home from the office this Christmas. Excluding what I’ve given away, I’m left with…

Christmas puddings (2)

Mince pies (6)

Belgian biscuits

Belgian chocolates

Italian chocolates

Jars of jam (3)

Jars of mustard (4)

Cranberry sauce

Fruit and nut chutney

Brandy butter

Fruit and nut assortment

Honey roast jumbo cashews

Bag of mixed nuts

Duck and orange mousse

Mild, dark and white chocolate biscuits

Honey

Ginger in syrup

Christmas cakes (3)

Jars of marmalade (2)

Honey

Malt Whisky Truffles

Shortbread

Cheesy Biscuits

Bag of coffee

Bottle of champagne

Bottles of white wine (3)

Bottle of red wine (2)

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