Many arrivals

Maureen and Pat, and Jade all arrived safely today. Today was the day of the great spread (a day earlier than last year due to Beth's elf commitments). Beth and Lorraine cooking lots, things like hams, and lemon pies and sausage rolls and numberless other wonders both carnivorous and vegan. My contribution was popping around the corner to pick up the big pork pie we had ordered, along with extensive kitchen portering and hostly activities. Lots of food, and chat and game playing. Good to see Jade, and Pat and Maureen on good form, despite their boiler self destructing this week.