WOW.. Went to church yesterday and was wowed by the Christmas story presentation put up… Everything from the kids singing “silent night” to the the main choir singing an up-beat rocky version of “Joy to the World” brought back memories from long ago…..

Liverpool almost gave me the perfect Christmas gift.. but yet again they failed to kill off a game that was there for the taking… Even I, the most die-hard of pragmatic fans - have begun to have real serious doubts about their desire to win the elusive 19th this year.. Have a real fear deep down that we’ll not get a better chance than this year.. with all the “Big Four” bleeding points like snow on a white Christmas….

Wonder how Christmas will feel this year – its my first time away from my family at Christmas.. Guess this chap had to grow up sooner rather than later anyways.. Plus all my flatmates have packed up and travelled – Nigeria, France, Dubai and London – dudes all gone leaving moi to my own devices for Christmas…..

Anyways, guess I’ll head off to church on Christmas day, come back for some serious bookwork and possibly see if there’s anyone I know willing for some small talk on the Tyne River…..

Anyways – Merry Christmas to y’all and thanks to the credit crunch I have a real excuse not to give any gifts this year!!!!

Last off – here’s Joy to the World from Mariah Carey….