almost Christmas

I decided to do most of my Christmas cooking today, because tomorrow I want to go and see The Imitation Game. So I have eaten ham and mashed potatoes and creamed peas with onions, and I have a nice bottle of ale which I'll drink in a little while. Also later, there will be some of the pumpkin spice loaf I have left over after bringing most of it to work yesterday. Tomorrow I'll reheat some ham and, if I'm feeling ambitious, make a gratin of sweet potatoes, cream, and chiles. And it will be time to dig out the fruitcake and see how it's aged!

I've also listened to the Cabin Pressure finale, "Zurich." ( big spoilers under the cut )

So apparently Yuletide is due to open around 7 pm, US East Coast time? Which, wow, now that I do the math is only two hours from now. I can hardly wait!


Merry Christmas to everyone who is or will be celebrating it!