The Sunday before Christmas doubles as the shortest day and at 08:15 am it's still dark when an unpopular 5-ball shuffle towards the 6th tee. There's no Tate who's had an interesting trip to Edinburgh. This has involved a switched plane, an aborted landing, a late arrival causing him to miss the "do" to which he's travelled and his luggage being left in Birmingham. however, the misery of all this will be leavened when he learns he's won a prize in Charlie's Christmas Fiddle.

There's no Cutie-Cutie and no Fat-Boy who's taking his parents to see his sister (horny).

Brett tosses up the balls and mischievously pairs Nance with DJ thus reprising the calamities of the Turkey Trot. The result is no different, both play like goats again.

Brett has a dodgy start but pulls himself together to pick up the 10 points for the 6th time in 7 winter outings. It's all a bit boring, but his performance helps Mr. Grumpy and Turbo to collect the money. In the absence of Tate, Turbo steps up to the plate to collect the camels.

A discussion of Christmas presents bought for various partners reveals that Julie (as in Nance) will be the proud possessor of a new vacuum cleaner and that Beverley (as in Mr. Grumpy) will be the recipient of a DAB Digital radio so the Grumpster can listen to Five Live Extra. Is there no end to their largesse?

Christmas and New Year arrangements include a potential knock on Boxing morning -  if Mr. G and Big Dave can sneak out - text messages will confirm and normal arrangements for Sunday 28th.

A Merry Christmas to all - God bless us every one.