White christmas...

Playlist
King Crimson - Lizard
Various - Xmas EP
Pet Shop Boys - Christmas
King Crimson - Lizard 40th Anniversary Remaster
King Crimson - Red 40th Anniversary Remaster
King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King 40th Anniv Remaster
King Crimson - Cadence and Cascade (3xCD-R)



Yaroo - Xmas Day!!

Up at 5:30 because I am a big kid...

Compiled two last minute CDs for Anne, highlighting her probable favourite tracks from 2008 and 2009...

Outside it looked like this around 6:10 am...



Gone 9 am, presents were finally opened to the soundtrack of the best Xmas EP in the World Ever - featuring Wizzard, Slade, Greg Lake and John lennon (and, erm, Gary Glitter)...

Chocolate money was scoffed post breakfast and presents were listened to...

The "new" version of King Crimson's "Lizard" (one of my all time faves) is a revelation to behold...

Around 2 it was out into the snow...



...and up to the bus stop for the hourly service round to Jane and Bobby's...



Crispycat Hill looked gorgeous today...



At Jane and Bobby's, I was given a tour of presents by niece Kitty, while Oliver was ensconced his his new love - yes, Pokemon has been replaced by Football Cards - got, not got, doubler etc etc...

Presents were exchanged - amongst them several jars of home made sauces from Anne's mum, future beautiful hyacynths and an IQ test ( I will only reveal the results if they are good!) from Maureen and Keith and an enticing jar of "Daddy's Cheeky Chili Chutney" and some very tasty home made sweets from Jane, Bobby and the kids...

Our tastily wrapped miniatures and chocolates, along with the home compiled and burned best of the year CDs were received with glee...

Bobby was particularly chuffed....



As ever, Xmas Dinner was superb - a selection of seafoods to start, lovely roast beef with accompanying lovingly prepared and garnished veg for the main, followed by home made trifle with the option of Xmas Pud and cream...



Red wine for Mr CBQ, whilst trying to maintain some measure of decorum...

Half way through the meal, Kitty took a head-first dive down the stairs - high heels and high Xmas spirits to blame apparently - luckily, no harm done, other than a couple of cuts and, no doubt, some Boxing Day bruises...

Soon enough, she was suitably recovered to re-enact the accident for the cameras...



Post meal, coffees, teas and more red wine and gin were accompanied by small children outplaying adults on the, seemingly these days, ubiquitous Wii Machine...

The Exec Producer soon got the hang of the ten pin bowling, having once been West Lothian Ladies Champion...



You can't beat the real thing though...

Another bus home through the ice and snow....



Your correspondent was soon to be found snoring on the settee during an abortive attempt at watching the Dr Who special...

Lights out...

Highlight of the day : It was Xmas Day...