Just a quick note...

[des_pudels_kern]

...to let you know I'm about to leave for the family's for the holidays.

Books and copied articles to work with - check.
Wallet - check.
Phone - check.
Mp3-player - check.
Jeeves & Wooster dvds - check.
Presents - check.
Backpack full of stuff not important enough to be listed separately - check.
Laptop - *shifty eyes* *goes offline to unplug and pack laptop*