So nice to have the trauma of the last couple of days but a memory...eat what I like, when I like. And yes, I had a Lindt chocolate Santa to celebrate.

Archie and I had our usual walk through the Meadows - other routes were considered, but the lure of the only cafe that Archie doesn't mind was too strong. I was listening to the podcast about the Australian 'Teacher's Pet' trial. Fascinating. It was actually quite warm today, I had to keep unzipping my coat.

JR went into town for some thing or other, and took Archie out again when she came home. Our thoughts are turning to the 'festive lunch' we're putting on next week instead of presents. JR is masterminding it, of course, and I just do what I'm told. And arrange the Christmas music.

Final of Masterchef tonight. Although I couldn't watch last night's episode when they went to that Danish restaurant and had to use hens' feet and fish jaws. Sorry - that's not food, that's havin' a laugh...