It's unusual to see Anton get someone decent. I'm weirded out by this.
Poor old Anton
So... are you getting ready for Christmas?
Not yet. I am the most unprepared for xmas ever. 
You started yet?
Gosh this is late for you!!! 
I've been browsing + putting things in baskets, that's about it.
Ohh my... It'll be strange not to have a TG Christmas special this year won't it 
Yeah. Dad's birthday next week... I am at a loss.
Never thought about that. Doubt I'll want to pay Amazon one if they do it.
In other news, I was an owl perch.
You were? More details please 
They get owls in the primary I clean every year. The kids get to lie down and get flown over by the barn owl. Adults in the school get to put on the glove and be the ending point for the owl. I done it twice.
No way!! Thats amazing! 
Lucky lucky you Hitch 
What was the owl like?
A beautiful, fluffy cloud with pointy bits.
Seeing it coming towards you, it's a weird feeling. It's stunning, but you're glad not a vole.
Must have been incredible to see [and hold] one up close *jealous sigh*
It was. No weight to it at all.
Funny, I always imagined they'd be heavy muscular birds.
*still jealous* 
Mostly feathers, I think. Hollow bones too. I will never do anything else as cool.
Such a cool thing to do. And you love Owls anyway, due to Harry Potter
Now you mention it, I seem to remember CP explaining about the hollow bones 
Are you sorted for your Dad's Birthday? Will there be a cake?
There will be Old Spice and a card. *serious nod* It is done.
I went to Clydebank today and Christmas has been acquired. *another serious nods*
Very efficient. Very impressed
I'm still hmmming and haaahing looking at stuffs
Wilkinsons. They have lots of wee cute things that can be grouped together.
Sorry to mention it but I's so delighted Ireland got through the play offs
Martin O'Neill is a fantastic manager, you were right
*applauds* I am happy for you.
Yes. Never doubt Martin.
Thanks Hitch
Ref was a bit of a Mr Magoo.... luck went our way for once Hope the same luck falls your way, as Scotland has some decent players
Thank you. I very much hope so too. *nods*
Anyhow, good luck with the main event.
Ta
So... how are you keeping... looking forward to Christmas?
I'm alright. I am indeed. It's were holidays and being older are. *nods* Getting into the spirit yet yourself?
Yes its a Birthday Christmas double whammy for you, right enough!
I'm not really in the mood yet... a few jingly bells should do it. Where's that Christmas Coke ad 
at? .... funny how it has that affect when coke isn't a particularly festive drink
It is the double whammy for me. *nods*
Can I admit something? I have always... hate that Coca Cola Christmas ad. Never liked the John Lewis ones either. I'm not a bah humbug, I swear!
With you on the John Lewis ads
Did you see the Guardian's "Moon Nazi" article about the latest one?
Ah yes... the w.t.h. 
is he a war criminal one...
Its a bizarre ad. I like the Mog the Cat one better Bad wee kitteh.
Mog the cat... I've never been keen on farce, it just makes me cringe. I'm being all bah humbug now.
Ebeneezer! You'll be visited in the night by three 
Oh maaann... that just made me feel Christmassy, and its not even December.
Feeling especially humbug-y today. Amazon have put back the delivery date on my Hamilton CD, which was due today, until the 19th of December.
Yes, I know I have the auto-rip version... but still, physical music media.
Anyhow, would you like a humbug? *crunches sweeties*
Ta Hitch
Booo! Amazon's palaver would make anyone feel like a humbug
Ah well.
Sorted yet?
Mostly sorted - even got the turkey and trimmings in the freezer
I think your early Christmas organisation skills are rubbing off on me
You're doing better than me it seems. Christmas dinner is booked for us. Indian, same as always.
What a cool way to celebrate Christmas Far more interesting than dry turkey and sprouts
Confession: I've eaten over half the chocs I'd bought as presents 
No willpower!!!
Uh oh! Glad I'm not keen on chocs, or it may have been likewise.
That's what's so bad... 
I'm not that fussed on chocolate either... rarely eat it.
Dunno what came over me... it was a chocolate bender !!
What do you think of Strictly so far Hitch?
It happens.
Andre needs to go. That's about all I can say... other than babbling about confiscating Gleb's shirts or some such...