It’s been great, lots of family. Some good time chatting with my folks. Not obscene amounts of food or drink, which thanks to a stupid early start tomorrow is done with and I can get back to normal sensible consumption a day early.
Some proper quality presents, some junk too. But that’s all edible or drinkable, and can be off loaded to anyone that wants free booze or chocs. But the bikepacking kit more than made up for it.
First Christmas with a reasonably secure work outlook on the cards for 4 years. I’m off out soon to pick up some 4 season mountain boots thanks to the future outlaws. 3 winter mountain trips booked in the highlands, one 20 mile, and one 40 mile run trips with friends sorted.
That’s additional to an entry into the LAMM, only an easy category admittedly. Plus I’m part way through training for an run/bike/run attempt at the Scottish 4000ers. The aforementioned job security looks good to enable a high Munro General hill frenzy this year with bikepacking thrown in. And I start Pilates classes next week to strengthen my feeble and flabby upper body.
Friends and family all seem in good health, so fingers crossed. A good Christmas to be followed by a good year.