Christmas Countdown

Interesting article in the paper this morning - under the 'bleeding obvious when you think about it for a second' banner - about the plot to ban Christmas. This explores the truth behind the myth of the various attempts by Councils 'ban' Christmas by stopping the use of the word, or lights, or celebrations.

Predictably, in the words of Birmingham's press officer, 'it's all bollocks'. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Still, stories about stories about banning Christmas taking over from stories about banning Christmas are a sure sign that Christmas is on the way.

But not a sure a sign as my advent calendar. Unfortunately I left it a little late (third of December) to buy my advent calendar and discovered first-hand the bleeding obvious - they sell out before December starts. I wrestled some toddler for the last one, a fairtrade job and can now proudly state that I have contributed to the wellbeing of a third world coca farmer. Judging by the price of the thing I did this by putting them through school, college and university with enough left over to put towards a new tractor.

Still, on a cold wet morning when you pop open that door and gobble that choc - it's worth it. Diabetic by Christmas or bust!