Where's the Vicar gone?

It's been mighty quiet around here lately, as you may have noticed - well, not quite on the getting things done front, or the being ill front, or the time with family front, but definitely quiet on the blogging front!

In the run up to Christmas thing are always busy but this year has been incredibly so - a couple of weddings and some unexpected funerals (well, most funerals are unexpected!) along with all the school and church events of the past few weeks, combined with a flu-ey type bug I am trying to shake off and my daughter being poorly for a couple of weeks has meant a busy life has just gone from busy to slightly bonkers for a few weeks...

I am sure that at some time I will get some more time to engage in my usual blogging activities and visit all my bloggy buddies....

In case I don't get to write anything before - Happy Christmas to you all! Peace on earth and goodwill to all...someday...

Comments

Anonymous said…
Mele Kalikimaka to you, too, Alastair! I hope things settle down soon and you have a moment to enjoy the season.
6:27 pm
Bill ~ {The Old Fart} said…
Wishing you all the best that Christmas has to offer, May this Christmas be a Happy and Joyous time for you and your Family

Peace

Bill
9:56 pm
Naomi said…
Happy Christmas to you and your family too Alastair. Look forward to you blogging again soon. Hope your little girl is feeling better again now.
8:20 pm
Dr.John said…
Sorry you've been sick. I just stopped by to wish you a merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
9:23 pm
Anonymous said…
Merry Christmas! Or, as we say in Hawaii, Mele Kalikimaka!
8:35 pm
Marion said…
I hope you had a very merry Christmas and that your New Year is prosperous and happy, Alastair!

And that good health finds your family once more!
3:49 pm
bettygram said…
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
5:02 am
Bill ~ {The Old Fart} said…
Quickly passing through wishing you a Happy New Year,
10:02 pm
Dr.John said…
Now I'm stopping by to wish you and your family a happy and blessed New Year.
10:35 pm
Anonymous said…
Happy New YEar! I hope 2008 finds you and yours well, happy and blessed in all things good!
4:06 am
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5:39 pm
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