A writer's life, Including the cocktail naturally!

I apologise to all of my friends on blip and facebook for my erratic responses to your posts and journals but I am approaching the end of my 6th novel and I have several photo-shoots for the fire service next week.
I am almost desperate to complete this currently 86k tome before Christmas, and I know that things will become a bit hit and miss for a while.
I do care for you all and value your friendship, so please bear with me.