Tales From The Crypt - Wednesday 15th December 2021

As I finish work for the year tomorrow, it's going to be a very hectic day with the usual consequence.

After work it was time to pick up son #3 from his university flat and so, at about 6:20 p.m., accompanied by son #1, I headed there.  I was hoping that he'd largely be ready and it would just be a case of loading the car. Little did I realise!!! 

Back home at about 7:45 p.m., in time to wrap some more presents and get a bit more of Christmas organised.

Almost managed to watch a 'Live At The Apollo' with all three sons together, though unfortunately there was a staggered arrival.

The day ended in the normal way, via bins...

Split Enz / 'I Got You' / 'True Colours'


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