I am typing this on my NEW LAPTOP, a Dell Inspiron 1501. It has WiFi, so it's connected to the Internet ALL THE TIME. I also have a new mobile phone, the new 3 Skype phone, which means that I can be on Skype to any of my friends (okay, currently that's my parents and gijane7702, but hey). If you have an internet connection, you can phone any other Skype user in the world for free, but now you can do that with this phone as well. :D I knew I was going to get the phone because I'd discussed it with Dad, but I did NOT expect the laptop. Also got Shrek 3 on DVD, haven't seen it yet so that will be fun. Really looking forward to Doctor Who this evening! Plus: Drastic Fantastic by KT Tunstall; The Secret Life of Trees by Colin Tudge; Driftwood: A Journey Through Trees by Roger Deakin and Playing with the Grown-ups by Sophie Dahl.

BUT THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT OF ALL COMES FROM teh_maskmaid, WHO HAS UPGRADED MY LJ ACCOUNT FOR SIX MONTHS! Witness my lovely new icon, also made by her! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUU!

We actually had goose for lunch and it's true, roast potatoes are best with goose fat.

Now, I am off to write your Christmas presents. :)