December 10

The holiday season is here. I seem to have done little but eat and drink since Thanksgiving!

Last week I had the opportunity to meet Michael Smerconish www.mastalk.com and a copy of his book flying blind signed. To be honest I have not done this at a book store since I met Dr. Who (Tom Baker) years ago in North Finchley where I got three books signed, one for my brother and one each for my cousins Anthony and Elizabeth as Christmas gifts. I could not have been more than about 12 at the time.

Standing in line I felt somewhat foolish, but meeting Michael was a pleasure he is a genuine nice chap and is already part of my morning routine as I listen to him on 1210am the big talker talk radio station in the Philly area.

Waiting for him I scanned the weather in the farmers almanac for this area to read a deeper than average snowfall expected this winter. First snow due next week perhaps I have set the snow counter to 0.

Last weekend I surprised my wife with a "Taney Day" that in the end involved a day out in Philly China Town, lunch in Chinatown and returning home, a trip to see National Treasure the new hit film with Nicholas Cage. They filmed much of this in Philadelphia in the summer of 03 so this has taken a while to hit the silver screen. It is a MUST SEE film and I rate this a strong 10/10 worthy of the DVD eventually find itself into the Friend film collection.

This weekend includes the 12th, the anniversary of my Gran's Birthday and the traditional date the christmas tree is brought in and put up for the twelve days leading up to Christmas. This is a great tradition enhance further this year by selecting the tree from a tree farm, having the pick of the crop literally and with the help of my brothers-in-law bringing this home tied to the top of a Jeep.

Now where did I store the snow shovel and the tree lights?