Hello my dear Cuties, I'm just listening to the news at midday and am so sad to hear that there are 243 cases of Covid in Newcastle. We had someone come up here from Sydney who was infected and went to a local pub where everyone who was there has been told to isolate as they are all close contacts. It's so frustrating, as most people are doing the right thing and obeying the rules. It only takes one irresponsible person to ruin the lives of many. Rant over.

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone on here a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and to those who are not Christians a wonderful holiday season, as I know what it is like at this time of the year.

I know I haven't been on here as much as I would like due to having the family with us and thankfully they moved out last weekend, plus I was sewing every day making that massive quilt, and so Trev and I went to Melbourne, Victoria last week for a break. Of course it's now back to the 'normal' daily routines.

Fortunately for us we are going to be at Amy and Steve's new home for Christmas and that means I don't have to host it. We had Christmas last year at our son Ben's home and maybe next year it might be at our elder daughter Dana's home. I am so pleased to pass this on to them as, I'm sure all of you know, it's usually the Mum's and Dad's who host Christmas etc.

Let's hope that 2022 is better than the past 2 years, it's been dreadful in more ways than one.

So peace be with you, good health and happiness always, love Chris