On the advice of
redbanana I have been making Christmas presents for this year (women only -- I can't think of anything cool to make that guys might like). My fingers are sore, but I'll say no more than that! I'm really quite pleased with what I've made so far -- if acting doesn't work out then maybe I'll be able to have a back-up trade!
Anyway, time for bed, me thinks. Tomorrow I'll be having a massage, a haircut, making chocolate truffels, and going out for a birthday meal... sounds good to me!