Hmm, problem
OK, I’ve been hating living back in Torbay. Main reason I’ve given is that the only half way decent bookshop is a WHSmith, which doesn’t really count.
There’s now an Ottakers. Yay! says I. Found out about it last week, went in it for the first time Wednesday, with my sister, to buy some Xmas presents. Bought a few books, looked around, she bought me a book that I’d been looking for. Managed to resist the temptation to buy stuff for myself. Was very tempting.
Went in again today. Was intending to buy a voucher for dad as a final present, and maybe a little something extra. £59 later…
Voucher and a Bill Bryson book for Dad. Jimmy Nails’ autobiography for Mum (it was on offer and she’s a fan). Um, I already had their presents.
Then there’s the new Rory Bremner book, the first Game of Thrones book and the first series of Hitchhikers Guide on CD. Um, there’s a sale on next week as well.
My bank balance is doomed, it’s 5 minutes walk from the flat…
Oh yeah *checks date*
Bah Humbug to the lot of you…
Bah Humbug to you too! Merry Xmas!
Comment by sinju | December 25, 2004
Merry Holiday of your choice!
Comment by nadriel | December 25, 2004
I see your ‘Bah Humbug’, and I double it
Comment by johnwordsworth | December 25, 2004
Bugger that. Merry Christmas.
I’m a secular atheist. Christmas is a secular festival of midwinter hijacked by the Church and the Neo-Pagans.
I’m having it back as mine, thanks. No religious stuff on my Xmas, leave that to religious festivals thanks
Comment by matgb | December 25, 2004
No need, I came back from the parents with a big pile of chocolate cake and a box of cookies.
So the humbugs can remain uneaten for now.
Comment by matgb | December 25, 2004