Well, who’d have thought that with only 3 or 4 posts to my name way back in October when I predicted I’d manage 1000 posts by Christmas I’d be falling so short?
Actually I’m amazed to have reached the mighty figure of 200 in only a couple of months, mostly due to stupid and inane comments. Thank you all for tolerating my appalling sense of humour, only I haven’t got any ‘real’ friends you understand.
So can I just say a very Merry Christmas to all my readers.
Dale did ask me what I’d like as an award for my perseverance and I’ve chosen a signed photo of the new Spillane whistle - so just as soon as someone gets to actually see one and photograph it, he’ll be sending it round to each of you in turn so that you can sign it! 
I thank you.
j.i.