And that was the Christmas party!

It wouldn't have been my choice,  we went to a chinese restaurant,  I do like chinese food, but at this time of year I think we bear the responsibility of stuffing as many Christmas dinners down us as we possibly can!   It was lovely to catch up with everyone,  but the place was nearly empty, so devoid of atmosphere,  and the service was slow....  very slow.   Food was okay, but nothing to write home about, it was an under par average,  we ordered the banquet and it frankly didn't live up to its billing.   But the company was good and we had a good laugh.  I ran out of steam at 10.30 and wimped out of the extra session in the pub, tho I really didn't fancy a hangover.  I'm sure there must have been a few sore heads today,  at least I had the luxury of being able to sleep in,  good job as I didn't get to sleep till about 4 a.m.  Just couldn't settle, dunno why,  I'd not had a lot to drink, and while the food was mediocre it was properly cooked.    Think the last few days of stress must have taken their toll.   Did get some nice pics with my new camera,  used the candlelight option, so no flash, but the pics are great!  

Not sure whether it made me feel better, to hear that a friend was also going thru a tough time,   it didn't...  you do wonder tho how some folk manage to get away with stuff...    a certain chap called Archer springs to mind!   I was watchind Deal or No Deal, and the contestant was a really upbeat bubbly lady,  one that you would think should deserve some financial happiness,   sadly it wasn't to be,  meanwhile the undeserving continue to be rewarded and those that are deserving are left to go on toiling. 

Unimpressed with QVC,  which has turned into the Kanban show,  I like Kanban, they are a good company, their stuff is first class but...    choice would be nice.   C&C were also getting on my pip,  flogging the same stuff,  okay we get the message: you bought way to much, now you need to get rid of it,  which is why folk are hanging on till prices are further reduced....   QVC is lacking choice and diversity in its crafts,   C&C are winning hands down as they have expanded and obviously done some customer research.   Craft is a big earner for QVC, time for them to rethink things... more slots, at the weekends, but with more presenters! 

Now off to enjoy a cuppa.