this has probably been the best birthday and christmas i've had in years, in no small part due to the fact that i wasn't dumped/jilted/cheated/abandoned this year as in previous years, and also cos i got nice presents, many cards and well-wishes - some unexpected - great company, and family. too many things to reflect and write right now, and will do that later, but right now suffice to say that if anyone told me anything more about their christmas, everything would just bounce off me cos i did and experienced far too many things than i thought possible over the hols.. *silly grin*