More facebook problems

"What' this? how do I do that?, why did that happen?, where's M....?, have you read this?, why did she say that?" You may recognise some or all of these, as will any harrassed parent, but this time they come from a 54 year old facebook child. Sometimes I can ignore it but this time I gave in and tried to find an answer to these questions of universal interest the consequence of which was that the dinner burnt to a crisp. Pork steaks and roast potatoes were salvagable but the carrots and cauliflower were beyond redemption. Worry not, we rustled up some alternative vegetables and you will be pleased to know that we didn't raid the reindeer supplies.
It's firework night (ssssss), they seem to go on for a week or longer these days. Lots of flashes and bangs going on as I write with Hugh the reindeer cowering behind the table, but otherwise he has been pretty good this year. Friends who went to big shows last night came home soaked through. Their evening was made even worse by the burgers from a nearby stall which were so "fresh" that the beef patties were still frozen. Maybe they were supposed to put them on the
bonfire to cook.
Exciting week as one of the elves escaped to Bristol with friends. It was the first time he had ever taken his sleigh (the blue one) on the motorway but he seemed to cope very well and returned to the grotto safe and sound a couple of days later. I think he is off to a display this evening with mates and with a clear sky they should get a good show. That said, the colours would have to be quite spectacular to beat some of the autumn displays at the moment.
Worried about Christmas this year. So many people moan to me about the recession and they are going to cut back or even cancel Christmas this year. Humbug I say! Where would we be without Christmas? - more to the point where would I be without Christmas? The worst possible outcome of the recession, having to sell off the sleigh, making the elves redundant and I cannot even brinig myself to think about what would happen to the reindeer. Hugh would of course stay with us as a family pet. So whatever may or not be in your purse make Christmas special this year - Santa needs the work!