We had everything arranged. The presents were being delivered from the UK, our meat organic food hamper again from the UK. But we did not think of the weather intervening in the UK and putting a stop to our gifts and probably our food. Though the company who are due to supply the latter have worked very hard to try and ensure delivery. Just one day to go.

So … my daughter and I set off for Eroski this morning to purchase something for Christmas dinner should our hamper not arrive and some goodies as replacement gifts.

This is the first Christmas for many years where we have had money available to spend on a lavish Christmas … as I said “the best laid plans of mice and men”.

Whatever happens, we will have a good Christmas.

Happy Christmas to you all and a prosperous and very merry 2011, and may Amazon UK deliver your presents even if they don´t manage to deliver ours.