Hmm, problem

OK, I've been hating living back in Torbay. Main reason I've given is that the only half way decent bookshop is a WHSmith, which doesn't really count.

There's now an Ottakers. Yay! says I. Found out about it last week, went in it for the first time Wednesday, with my sister, to buy some Xmas presents. Bought a few books, looked around, she bought me a book that I'd been looking for. Managed to resist the temptation to buy stuff for myself. Was very tempting.

Went in again today. Was intending to buy a voucher for dad as a final present, and maybe a little something extra. £59 later...

Voucher and a Bill Bryson book for Dad. Jimmy Nails' autobiography for Mum (it was on offer and she's a fan). Um, I already had their presents.

Then there's the new Rory Bremner book, the first Game of Thrones book and the first series of Hitchhikers Guide on CD. Um, there's a sale on next week as well.

My bank balance is doomed, it's 5 minutes walk from the flat...

Oh yeah *checks date*

Bah Humbug to the lot of you...