Christmas Eve and, like many Australians, a busy day lies ahead doing the final things that need to be done. To all my fellow bloggers, readers and commenters, I wish you a happy Christmas.
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And I heartily reciprocate.
Thank you Ramana. I am so glad to see you recovering!
All the best Jim, to you and yours. Dunno why we only have one day when we express such wishes. kvd
Thank you, too, KVD. I hadn't thought of that.
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