Well I’ve tried to fight it for as long as possible but the Christmas cheer and excitement has finally got the better of me. As I sit here now, butterflies are welling in my stomach like they used to when I was five in anticipation of the big day when all the family get together for the annual Christmas argument and exchange our Boots three for twos. As this time of year always involves a huge amount of travelling round the country, it may be a while before I write again.

Novemberfive has undergone many changes since last Christmas and I would like to thank the people who stuck with it while I’ve been finding my feet. I would also like to give a big thank you to the many regular readers from across the globe who I’ve picked up along the way these past few months. To you all I wish you a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2006.