Vale, 2018

So, here I am, three hours, more or less, of 2018 remaining. It's probably fair to say that the year has been slightly better than 2017, albeit from a very low benchmark. I've retired, although my retirement hasn't been in the circumstances I would've chosen, but having my time back has been positive - I'm certainly not missing work! Much of the year, three quarters of it, at least, has been consumed with considerations of where and how I'm going to live, and things still haven't been finalised. Things are still happening, though - I had an e-mail from the solicitors immediately before Christmas (needless, they've been shut from the last ten days, not reopening before January 2, bleeding marvellous!), so, notwithstanding any last minute snags, I should be back on the property ladder very soon, which will be a major bonus. The idea of my own front door again, after six and a half years, is something I'm very much looking forward to.
All that remains to do is to wish all of you all the best for a happy and healthy 2019. Happy New Year!

Love & best wishes to all
Sammy B