It's that time of year again: delayed because of foreign travel and illness. Nevertheless, Linda did her duty, and placed the baubles and tinsel and lights on the tree; Liam did his duty by complaining about... well, everything really; and I did my duty by polishing off a bottle of 10-year-old vintage Port before making a start on the Muscatel (which may explain the poor photograph). The caipirinhas are on hold until Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas everyone.