holidazed

yes, it has been a while since the last post, but i've been busy in a state of relaxing, drinking and eating. i started out the holiday at doctor duncan's pub with the work mates on 21 december, which was much fun and davoud even came to pick me up so i didn't have to take the bus home.

did a load of food shopping, more baking of cakes and a french candian tortiere, which i have to say was probably one of the best meals i've ever made accompanied by cheesy mashed potatoes and carrots. i have to say that i didn't go to church on christmas eve. i was planning on going to the church in moreton where my grandparents were married, but i was too sad at the thought of it.

so christmas eve, we met sam, kel and lou down at the willow bank for a couple of pints before heading home to eat our dinner. christmas morning was full of presents, maple flavoured bacon, tea and mimosas. after a small hiccup in the travels down - which involved broken glass and more air for the tires - we got to davoud's mum's house for dinner. lots of family and more presents.

the past few days have been very relaxed. just been visiting with friends and family, a small side trip to the cotswolds yesterday - see pictures below - and back up to liverpool tomorrow. new year's eve will be spent in the comfort of my apartment with the backgammon board, some old fashioneds, a champagne risotto and a bottle of bubbly to bring in the new year.

i hope everyone's holidays have been as wonderful as mine ;) don't worry, i'll be home for christmas in 2007.