The times they are a-changing

Well it must be at least three weeks since I've written anything -talk about an occasional series! (Actually, I've just checked and it's more like four weeks.) Since then, I have applied for two jobs outside work and am considering an internal vacancy. Just waiting to see if I've got an interview for either of the external ones - the internal is currently at the investigation stage. I'm doing the investigating and have a meeting set up in a few days' time with the manager to find out more before I get to the application stage.

Only three weeks to Christmas and we've hardly bought any presents yet. D and I have decided to buy ourselves a joint present of a new camera this year and possibly a photo printer as well. Just have to find something for the offsprings and partners. In case any of them are reading this blog, I won't go into detail; suffice to say that I bought something on Monday for P & C jointly and just need to buy them each a little something individually. I have an idea for K & M and also for H. As H is still living at home (ie with us) it looks like Santa will be calling on her again this year so I need to liaise with him over that. I've got my person's Secret Santa present for Christmas Day and I just need to get the one for the office lunch.

I'm still checking Doctor Crippen's blog on an irregular basis but it looks as if he's given it up for good. There are always a few more comments (up to 103 last time I looked) mainly asking him whether he is all right. Previously, he has taken a rest from time to time but always posted in advance that he would be away for a few weeks or whatever. It does seem odd that he didn't even sign off. I suppose the muse just left him, but I would have thought that he might have read the comments and would realise that his readers are worried about his extended silence.

It's getting late and past my bedtime so I guess this had better be goodnight from me - and goodnight from him (not that he gets any input into this blog).