Sadly, for me and several other here, I will not be with my mahal this Christmas. I popped into the travel agent yesterday, but at £1200 ish, for a week away, I just cannot do it. I would love to have surprised her, but I promised her for next year.

@Steve, I am sure all the changes are for the good, what a great year you have had. The joining of both our cultures at this time of year must really bring it home that you have a wonderful wife and future ahead of you, I cant think of anything better.