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no trains to jno jnr's part of the world thanks to the storm, so we are going to pick him up tonight, bring him here, take him to Essex sis's place for Xmas dinner/lunch tomorrow, then go with him to his home tomorrow night, stay there overnight, and celebrate Boxing Day with him and gf and her family. Then drive back here. About 300 miles in all, but the roads touch wood will be empty.
So I will probably be out of touch for a day or two. Merry Christmas to all.