5 weeks today...the run up to Christmas!

5 weeks today!! Yes this day 5 weeks the smell of the turkey will be wafting around the house, although these days it is likely to be the smell of goose, duck or whatever the bird of choice is!

The best thing about Christmas is the lead up to it. The constant going out, parties, shopping and just the general buzz. The 8th of December is the traditional invasion of the 'culchies' in the cities and towns. But as we all know Christmas has started earlier than ever this year. Buskers is already buzzing with the start of the party season. It's funny the way people have to meet up with everyone before Christmas, almost as if they won't see each other for months again! But it's great to catch up with a gang of friends for a drink and bite to eat after the late night shopping...which usually turns into a late night (it's just so difficult not to get caught up in the buzz).

I was talking to a group of ladies yesterday in Buskers who got cheap flights over from London for a days shopping trip, they came in for lunch and a few glasses of wine so I doubt there was going to be much shopping done after that!

But as the mornings get darker than I ever remember them getting, it's just so good to have Christmas to look forward to...it makes getting out of my snug bed a bit easier :)