Happy Christmas

 Hi all,

The baking is finished, and the presents are wrapped.  The Cub arrived for holidays Sunday, so we have both kiddos here for Christmas proper, and unlike this time last year, the Gronkasaurus now pees outside quite reliably, although her presence means the logistics of snacking in the living room have become more complicated ;)

Said Gronkasaurus; just a little bigger than last year.

This is our second Christmas in the house, and things here have been steadily settling in, despite all the craziness this year.  I ended up spending more time here than expected, having been working from home since February, and the hobby room / office has seen a lot more office action than hobby, but I still managed to get some things done.  We are all well, and while we miss our wider family terribly, they are also well, and phone / video calls are scheduled.  Given how things might have gone this year, all I can think about right now is how fortunate we have been.

Christmas is likely to be fairly low key this year.  We'll do Christmas dinner (though I'm keeping it simple with a ham and roast veggies), and I have all manner of savouries (and sweets!) pre-made, and ready to be warmed up, but my plan is to spend the next several days doing as little as possible, with a libation in hand.  I figure I've earned it, and I imagine you all have as well.

I'll have a hobby post up after Christmas, with some updated pics on the ECW scots, and the traditional year-in-review rambling, but until then, stay healthy, and be kind to yourselves.  It's been a long year people; we could all use a little peace on earth, and good will to men.  

Happy Christmas, everybody.

FMB