Meanwhile in my anti- festive parallel dimension....

 Well its Christmas Eve, but I must say the last few weeks have been the worst I think Ive ever had here. Not only have I been ill, but the usual problems started outside again as they do every Christmas. Im beyond weary with this. There is an evil here that descends in December and every year its thwarts me. I battle through but Im at the stage where I dont want to anymore. Im seriously considering selling any cattle before they come inside for winter next year. Water and automated slurry systems just wait the block and play up at Christmas. Ive reached the time for change. Its strange how 2 weeks out of the 52 a year bring me to my knees.