Thanks to those who helped me through

[NotAllThere]

Nope. Had a great time. Daughters cooked dinner, homemade Xmas pud. Finished a bottle of brandy and whisky off between the four of us. But not being too outrageous - just half a bottle of red wine. And much of the brandy soaked the Xmas pud.

[mudskipper]

As I think you know my missus passed away in August. I think I know how you feel. Not that far in and it's pretty s**y here too.

Ah I hadn't heard that. Very sorry to hear it.

[vetran]

As I think you know my missus passed away in August. I think I know how you feel. Not that far in and it's pretty s**y here too.

Can't imagine life without Mrs V (despite years of moaning about it!)

Sorry to hear that.