A few more late presents... and a couple to myself

Here's my Christmas card from Fee and George.  I wondered what I'd get after seeing the cards George bought his mum and dad on Fee's blog
Our lovely lush, green Christmas tree is completely dried out now it's on it's last legs.  It's always sad when we have to put it outside.  Hackney Council have a special Christmas tree collection and they are made into compost.  I feel happier that it's

Our Christmas

I have been in bed with The Actor for the last two days watching movies and lots of Christmas stuff I've recorded.  We haven't left the house since Boxing Day apart from to pop to the corner shop.  
The Actor arrived on the 23rd and we had a totally chilled out Christmas Eve.  We opened our presents at midnight which we've done for the last few years as we've been going to his sister's on

Loads more Christmas present ideas

This year I've asked for contributions towards a new laptop.  Sadly my eight year-old Apple G4 didn't survive until Christmas day as hoped and the poor thing finally gave up last night.  I'd better save my money as they are £1750!  I've managed to get a £400 discount due to another friend working at Apple which is a total Godsend!  I've saved £300 so far... wish me luck.
I have to admit it's

What we got for Christmas last year

For anyone needing some help, here is my post from last year showing what The Actor and I bought each other.  Apologies to Ruth and Alex who have already seen them.
The Actor knows I'm always scouring Ebay for things for him (and myself!) and doesn't mind that I buy so much as I get a lot of it so cheaply.  I bought him lots of T shirts, Ralph Lauren, Nicole Farhi, Diesel for between 99p and

A few Christmas present ideas for men

Our tree - one of the years we went mental
I am trying desperately to feel in the Christmas mood this year.  I have made a large dent in my shopping at last.  The first three years The Actor and I were together we both went mental on presents, I had a lot more money then and of course shopped for bargains early.  This year I've really reigned myself in, it's hardly the economic climate to be