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Normally the Mairie invites all the "oldies" (cut-off date to be considered old nowadays is 55) for a copious and festive Christmas lunch. That didn't happen this year obviously, so instead they had the local shop make up gift baskets and the councillors came round to deliver them. If we ate this little lot in one go we'd be in a coma for weeks. We have made a start on the chocolates though.

Speaking of Christmas presents, I still have some books left. So if you would like a Secret Santa present, send me an email at blipper@archetype-it.com. In unrelated news, what a tosser Boris Johnson is. The unnecessary stress he is creating for people is inexcusable, and is about to be exacerbated by people rushing out to buy stuff for an unplanned at-home Christmas.

Finally, on a happier note, here's a Christmas present from Google: Blob Opera. Especially for those of us who are missing choral singing.